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Eagles Parade: 2 Shot, GM Hit By Beer Can During Super Bowl Celebration Eagles Parade: 2 Shot, GM Hit By Beer Can During Super Bowl Celebration
Eagles Parade: 2 Shot, GM Hit By Beer Can During Super Bowl Celebration Amid the jubilant sea of green celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory were some tense moments, including a shooting that left two people injured. As hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans lined Broad Street in Philadelphia on Friday, Feb, 14, two women were shot on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, police told NBC Philadelphia. A 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to her left leg, and a 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper thigh, the outlet reports. Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition. No weapon or crime scene was found, and the investigation into t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia
Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia Philadelphia police arrested several individuals during Super Bowl LIX celebrations, as Eagles fans flooded the streets following the team’s 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9. The celebrations, which started in jubilation, took a rowdy turn late Sunday night into early Monday morning, leading to multiple arrests across the city. Terry Kinard, 26, from the 3200 block of Arlington Street, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Market Street for allegedly spitting on and hitting a Philadelphia Fire Department medic. He was charged with resisting arrest and…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Eagles Super Bowl Parade Details: See The Full Route, Schedule, And How To Get There For Free Eagles Super Bowl Parade Details: See The Full Route, Schedule, And How To Get There For Free
Eagles Super Bowl Parade Details: See The Full Route, Schedule, And How To Get There For Free Philadelphia will celebrate a different kind of love on Valentine's Day: its love for the Super Bowl champion Eagles. Philly will hold its second-ever Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14. The city officially announced its plans for the celebration at a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the previously two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 rout at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 221 yards and had three total touchdowns, while the defense suffocated KC's offense, only allowing six po…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade
A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade On Valentine's Day in Philadelphia, you might be more likely to hear "Go Birds" than "I love you." Or maybe they'll mean the same thing. The Philadelphia Eagles will hold their Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14. The city confirmed the celebration date in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 10. Philly dominated the previously two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 rout at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9. "They did it Philly!" the city posted immediately after the game. "Our Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. A special season and a special team…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
$39.5M In Fake Sports Gear Seized In Massive Crackdown Before Super Bowl LIX $39.5M In Fake Sports Gear Seized In Massive Crackdown Before Super Bowl LIX
$39.5M In Fake Sports Gear Seized In Massive Crackdown Before Super Bowl LIX Authorities confiscated $39.5 million worth of counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. More than 214,500 items were seized in the year-long crackdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 5. "Operation Team Player" targeted fake jerseys, hats, jewelry, and other memorabilia being sold to fans. Led by the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center), the operation involved Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and major sports leagues.  The initia…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
No Decision Made On Whether To Delay School For Eagles Super Bowl: Report No Decision Made On Whether To Delay School For Eagles Super Bowl: Report
No Decision Made On Whether To Delay School For Eagles Super Bowl: Report More school districts in South Jersey are delaying their start times so students and teachers can cheer on their beloved Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Cumberland Regional High School announced at two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 10, when hopefully the school will be filled with happy students and teachers celebrating the big win over the Kansas City Chiefs. "This is a rare opportunity for our community to watch our local professional football team compete in the Super Bowl," the district said. "We at Colt Nation are committed to our goal of improving our attendance this year and wan…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Shell Game: Aquarium's Turtle Decides Eagles' Fate In Super Bowl LIX—See Her Pick Shell Game: Aquarium's Turtle Decides Eagles' Fate In Super Bowl LIX—See Her Pick
Shell Game: Aquarium's Turtle Decides Eagles' Fate In Super Bowl LIX—See Her Pick A turtle living near the New York Giants stadium appears to be rooting against her hometown team's biggest rival in the Super Bowl. Thelma, a river turtle at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey, made her prediction for Super Bowl LIX. The turtle has picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Staff members put the NFL teams' helmets in Thelma's tank to have her make a pick by eating pieces of lettuce inside the facemasks. "Without any hesitation, she quickly swam past the Eagles and decided that the Chiefs would be …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
Go Birds? NJ School District's Delayed Opening For Eagles Super Bowl Has Parents Divided Go Birds? NJ School District's Delayed Opening For Eagles Super Bowl Has Parents Divided
Go Birds? NJ School District's Delayed Opening For Eagles Super Bowl Has Parents Divided Kids and their teachers in two Camden County school districts have another reason to be thankful the Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl. The Pennsauken Public School district and Gloucester City School District announced  two-hour delays for Monday, Feb. 10, the day after the Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. "We feel this allows our students, families, and staff the ability to enjoy the game and still attend school safely the next day," Pennsauken Public Schools said.  Pennsauken High School is just 14 miles from Lincoln Financial Field, where the…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders
Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX after crushing the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 26. This victory secures their second Super Bowl appearance in three years and cements their status as a powerhouse in the NFL. The Eagles' offensive firepower was on full display. Running back Saquon Barkley delivered a career-defining performance, rushing for 118 yards on just 15 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Barkley set the tone early, breaking free for a 60-yard touchdown on the Eagles’ opening drive. Inne…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams
Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams Philadelphia Eagles fans can own a frozen piece of history that fell during a huge playoff victory. The Eagles and sports memorabilia site The Realest are selling 16-ounce containers filled with snow from Philly's NFC Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19. Authentication partner TRuEST watched the Eagles' grounds crew scrape the snow from the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field immediately after the game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philadelphia Eagles (@philadelphiaeagles) The…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Watch Super Bowl LIX For Free Without Subscription Or Login: Here's How Watch Super Bowl LIX For Free Without Subscription Or Login: Here's How
Watch Super Bowl LIX For Free Without Subscription Or Login: Here's How Fans can watch Super Bowl LIX for free as Fox brings football's biggest game to one of its streaming services for the first time. Fox Sports will stream the Super Bowl for free in 4K on Tubi, the network announced in a news release. Tubi is an ad-supported streaming service that Fox has owned since 2020. Tubi's app is available to download on streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku, along with mobile stores for iOS and Android. Viewers don't need to pay for a subscription and they don't need to be cable or satellite subscribers to access Tubi. The free stream will include…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture
Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture Three giant media companies have abandoned their plans to launch Venu Sports, a service that aimed to drastically shake up the streaming industry by bundling many sports channels together, officials said. Venu Sports has officially been discontinued, ESPN said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The massive venture was a partnership between the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies released a brief statement announcing the end of Venu Sports. "After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the Venu Sports joint ven…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78 Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78
Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78 Greg Gumbel, a distinguished sports broadcaster renowned for his extensive career with CBS Sports, has died at the age of 78. A cause of death has not yet been released. Gumbel's career spanned several decades, during which he became a familiar and trusted voice in American sports broadcasting.  He was particularly known for his work as a play-by-play announcer for NFL games and as the studio host for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. His calm demeanor and professionalism endeared him to colleagues and audiences alike. Gumbel's contributions to sports broadcasting were significan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle
Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has passed away at the age of 79 following a three-year battle with cancer, his son announced on social media. “After a long hard 3-year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grandfather, football player and outright great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad,” wrote his son, Jake Bergey, in a heartfelt post. Bergey, born on February 9, 1945, in South Dayton, New York, rose to prominence as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He began his football career at Arkansas State Univers…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Ex-Eagles Player Wendell Smallwood Jr. Pleads Guilty To COVID-19, Tax Fraud Ex-Eagles Player Wendell Smallwood Jr. Pleads Guilty To COVID-19, Tax Fraud
Ex-Eagles Player Wendell Smallwood Jr. Pleads Guilty To Covid-19, Tax Fraud Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr., of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, a Super Bowl champion, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the IRS on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Wilmington, Delaware, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The plea agreement outlines Smallwood's admission of guilt to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs and engaging in tax fraud schemes. Smallwood, 30, faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison and significant financial penalties, including resti…

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by Jillian Pikora