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PHOTOS by Jim Brown Two notable citizens were honored on July 22 during a ceremony marking the installation of a street sign paying tribute to the late Honorable Judge Charles L. Durham at 700 North 39th Street near Aspen Street, and a wall mural of Sixers legend Wali “Wonder” Jones at the 37th Street Playground…

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By Joe ReedyASSOCIATED PRESS Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks. Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them…

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Collectibles broker Sotheby’s expects Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey to sell for more than $4 million in an upcoming auction. Sotheby’s calls the jersey Chamberlain wore in the championship-clinching Game 5 victory over the New York Knicks the most valuable piece of his memorabilia ever to appear on the market. The current…

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On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Baltimore Orioles to take the series against the American League East leaders and put themselves in the National League Wild Card hunt. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday Sun ABOVE PHOTO: Edmundo Sosa rounds the bases after his home run. Photo by: Webster Riddick For the second…

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The baseball teams representing Charm City and the City of Brotherly Love are tangling at Citizens Bank Park this week. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Bryce Harper gets tagged out. Photo by Webster Riddick When you mention the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies and think of times when both teams…

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As the Trade deadline approaches this weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies are shopping for players that will get them back to the World Series. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper tosses a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians’ Steven Kwan to pitcher Ranger Suarez for an out at…

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By Michael MarotASSOCIATED PRESSABOVE PHOTO: Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to shoot over New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The Liberty defeated the Fever 95-87 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Aliyah Boston just wanted to fit in…

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ASSOCIATED PRESSPHILADELPHIA— The Philadelphia Phillies medical staff has recommended right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter have surgery on his right elbow. The team said Wednesday that a UCL reconstruction on Painter’s elbow was advised along with ulnar nerve transposition surgery. The 20-year-old sprained the ulnar collateral ligament during spring training in March. The Phillies said Painter…

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The new Showtime documentary “Goliath,” tells the story of Philadelphia’s own Wilt Chamberlain, his impact on basketball, his rise to prominence, and the nuance of his life.By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN If you were to create a Mount Rushmore of both the NBA and Philadelphia basketball, Wilt Chamberlain would have to be a…

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday night behind a solid start from pitcher Aaron Nola. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday Sun One of the biggest second half of the season concerns for the Philadelphia Phillies was whether they would see a more consistent effort from starter Aaron Nola. While Nola has had…

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