Sports

“Win With Grace, Lose With Dignity”
Kicking up some dust with the coach, kids and families of the South Philly Sharks
By Thomas Devaney
The Team Philly Needs Now
A shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate has a plan — inspired by our pro sports teams — to get the whole city behind stopping violence
By LuQman Abdullah
Dawn Staley for Sixers Coach
The North Philly native is a total badass on and off the court — which could be just what our almost-ran basketball team needs
By Errin Haines
Not Your Country Club’s Squash Team
City kids playing squash? The nonprofit SquashSmarts has combined the sport with academic and social support as a college and career launchpad for hundreds of Philly kids
By Jessica Blatt Press
Clean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams
The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
First Time Caller, Long Time Listener
Deadspin’s former editor recalls his late father’s passion for his beloved Eagles — and for WIP talk radio. How would “Big Al from Ambler” have reacted to the Super Bowl loss?
By A.J. Daulerio
Philly Can Still Win
Feeling terrible today? Us too. Here, a few things you can do as a Philadelphian to make everything better
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Eagles Win the (Civic) Super Bowl!
No matter what happens on Sunday (cue: GREASE THE POLES!), our team will always be winners for their contributions off the field. Here, a look at how our beloved Birds are really making a difference
By Aly Kerrigan and Ethan Young
Jalen Hurts, Unburdened
What does a Black QB have to do to get love? Ours may be showing the way
By Larry Platt
Booing Santa Claus
It's a stain on Philly fans' reputation. But what's the real story?
By Larry Platt