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Police clear Gritty in alleged assault from November
Philadelphia police have cleared the Flyers’ brash costumed mascot, Gritty, in the alleged assault of a 13-year-old boy during a fan photo event last year, a police spokesman said. The incident occurred during a photo shoot at the Flyers’ home stadium, the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Nov. 19, police said. On Monday morning, Philadelphia police detectives announced they…
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Suspect turns himself in after stealing Allen Iverson's backpack with $500K of jewelry
A 21-year-old man is being questioned by Philadelphia detectives in connection with the theft of Sixers great Allen Iverson’s backpack from a Center City hotel. The backpack, which went missing Monday morning, contained $500,000 worth of jewelry, police said. Police said the man turned himself into police on Tuesday. He is being questioned at the department’s Central Detectives division....
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Man steals $500K worth of jewelry from Allen Iverson
Police are searching for a man accused of stealing a half-million dollars’ worth of jewelry from Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. Police said the unidentified man entered the Sofitel Hotel at 120 S. 17th Street Monday around 10:30 a.m. and snatched a backpack containing jewelry valued at approximately $500,000. NBC10 later confirmed with sources that the jewelry belonged to Iverson….
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Dramatic 911 call involving Eagles' Fletcher Cox released
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox told a police dispatcher on Oct. 16 that he would kill an intruder if police didn’t arrive soon enough, according to audio from a 911 call. Cox, 28, called from inside his home in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as shattered glass and loud banging could be heard in the background, according to the seven-minute…
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Phillies extending safety netting to foul poles in 2020
The Phillies plan to install safety netting along the entire length of foul territory at Citizens Bank Park by next season. The team on Tuesday confirmed the decision following the airing of an NBC News investigation into a surge in foul ball injuries at Major League Baseball parks across the United States and Canada. Citizens Bank Park currently has safety…
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Live Stream: Bryce Harper's simulated game at 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday
Live at 12:30 p.m. ET, watch Bryce Harper’s simulated game at Phillies spring training in Clearwater. Throw on your new No. 3 Harper jersey and watch the slugger from your desk. The live stream will begin shortly before 12:30 p.m. Be sure to stick with NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com all week for the latest updates from spring training. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;...
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Live Stream: Andrew McCutchen press conference
Watch Live at 2:00 pm, Andrew McCutchen puts on a Phillies jersey for the first time and talks to the media about signing a three-year, $50 million contract with the team. He will be joined by Phillies general manager Matt Klentak and manager Gabe Kapler. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container…
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Live stream the Sixers Blue-White scrimmage tonight at 7 p.m.
Tonight Sixers fans will get their first glimpses of Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons’ shots in a game situation.
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Dunkin' Donuts serves revenge to Eagles fans in Philadelphia
When you’re the winning team, this is more funny than infuriating. A few weeks ago, hilariously, Patriots fans in Massachusetts were served coffee in Eagles world champions cups at Dunkin’ Donuts, which led to social media uproar and an apology from the company. Thursday, according to NBC10, Eagles fans in a University City Dunkin’ Donuts were exposed to the most...
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Some fans clear stadium, others dance shirtless in seats, as Eagles opener delayed by weather
The Eagles’ party at Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate their Super Bowl win and open the 2018 NFL season has been interrupted by Mother Nature. Severe weather closed in on the Linc ahead of the Eagles’ regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and forced kickoff to be pushed back to 9:05 p.m. A message from the National Weather Service was…