Six extraordinary teachers in the Philadelphia region will be honored by the Phillies and Independence Blue Cross at Citizens Bank Park this summer. The health insurer is bringing back the …
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Health & Fitness
Becoming an expert birdwatcher may help protect the brain from aging
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsBirdwatchers who can spot and identify species may have an edge in slowing cognitive decline as they age, according to new research on the growing hobby. A study out of …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers gave themselves what they wanted: a path into the playoffs
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsThe Flyers gave themselves everything they needed to have a shot coming back home to Philly this week. They went a perfect 3-0 on their West Coast road trip, defeating …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies extend ace Cris Sánchez even further, through 2032 season
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsDon't even think about Cristopher Sánchez playing for another franchise. The Phillies ace — who came in second for NL Cy Young last season with a league-best 8.0 WAR — …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Predicting the 2026 Phillies: Is Bryce Harper still elite? And is this team still World Series good?
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsIt snuck up fast, but a new Phillies season is just around the corner. Some faces changed, but much of the core, expectations, and questions remained the same, with whether …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies rotation is still underrated, boasts four Cy Young finalists
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsThe Phillies' rotation is actually a bit underrated. Last season, they had three pitchers receive Cy Young votes — and that's not even including top of the rotation lefty Ranger …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies odds and ends: Aidan Miller still off the field, Zack Wheeler throws
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsIt's going to be a cautious road back for top infield prospect Aidan Miller, and so long as he's off the field, maybe a concerning one. The 21-year-old, who now …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Thunder thrash Sixers in Jared McCain’s return, despite VJ Edgecombe erupting again
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Normally, if a lead guard sets a career high in three-point makes against the NBA's best defense while scoring 35 points, there is a good chance fans will …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Paul George’s 25-game suspension is over; nine-time All-Star will return to Sixers on Wednesday
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsPHILADELPHIA – As the Sixers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder went final on Monday night, there was a silver lining: Paul George's 25-game suspension, announced in January due to …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers soundbites: Jared McCain on being traded to Oklahoma City, Philadelphia fans’ outrage and more
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Of the 14 active players on the Oklahoma City Thunder's standard roster, 13 were part of last season's NBA Finals victory. But on Monday morning at Xfinity Mobile …