Philadelphia's Top Stories of 2023: A Year in Review
FOX 29’s Jason Martinez and Shiba Russell are taking a look back at the year that was, remembering the stories that touched our communities, and the headlines that we will remember for years to come.
Justin Schultz scores in OT to give Kraken 2-1 win over Flyers
Justin Schultz scored with 2:25 left in overtime to give the Seattle Kraken a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Tyrese Maxey scores 42 points, short-handed Sixers outlast Rockets 131-127
Tyrese Maxey had 42 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Houston Rockets 131-127 on Friday night.
Best sports stories of 2023: A look back at the athletes, moments that defined the year
The year 2023 was a wild one in sports. From Damar Hamlin's near-death experience to LeBron James becoming the scoring king, here are more of the top moments.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon away from team, receives several stitches after dog attack: report
Gordon will be away from the team indefinitely.
Fans talk Eagles defense ahead of New Year's Eve game
The Eagles are taking on the Cardinals on New Year's Eve, and fans are hoping to see a change with the team's defense.
Will Arizona head coach get booed at Eagles game?
Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is coming to town as the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals. Will boos erupt from the crowd?
Former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl dead at 88
Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died at age 88.
Maxey, Harris, Melton help 76ers beat Magic 112-92 without Embiid
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points and Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton added 22 each for the Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Orlando Magic 112-92 while playing without reigning MVP Joel Embiid.
Chinese chess champ stripped of title, suspended for allegedly cheating, defecating in hotel bathtub
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
Odds for additional sports betting expansion might fade after growth to 38 states
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
Two-Minute Drill: Philly vs. Everybody podcast cohost
JT, cohost of the Philly vs. Everybody podcast, talks favorite Philadelphia athletes and coaches as he takes on the Two-Minute Drill.
Are you back on board with the Eagles?
Fans have been hard on the Eagles with their latest losses, but did Monday's win bring you back on board?
Even with 11 wins, Eagles are more unhappy than optimistic over the state of the team
The Eagles still will be heavy favorites in their final two games, on Sunday against Arizona and the Giants again in the finale. But they were bad during a three-game losing streak and had to play to the wire against the five-win Giants.
Eagles still stand a chance to win NFC East?
A Christmas Day win has brought the Eagles one step closer to another NFC title, but can they pull it off?
It's a Philly celebration after the Eagles win on Christmas Day
The losing streak is finally over as the Eagles claim victory over the Giants on Christmas Day at the Linc.
Simone Biles irked over jokes about husband's comments: 'Are y’all done yet?'
Simone Biles is over the jokes about her relationship with her husband, Green Bay Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens, after his recent podcast remarks.
Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. 'No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus'
When the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants on Monday, the story of how fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs surely will be recycled on the TV broadcast or on local news or national sports highlights.
Eagles will try to snap three-game losing streak on Christmas Day vs Giants
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host quarterback Tommy DeVito and the New York Giants on Christmas Day.
NFL denies Eagles' appeal of $100,000 fine, security chief DiSandro's sideline ban, AP sources say
Philadelphia was fined and DiSandro was barred from the sideline for his role in a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw.