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It's that time of year again, you know, the end of Spring where football is far away, baseball is boring, and all we can do is get jealous of other cities who get to watch their sports teams compete in the NBA Championship and the Stanley Cup Finals.
Well, the stage for the Lord Stanley Cup Playoffs is set. The first puck will drop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday where the Kings will take on the New York Rangers. As you might imagine there are dozens of ecstatic fans of both teams here at CBS Local Sports National headquarters. We do, however, have one resident hardcore Chicago Blackhawks fan; Field Operations Manager Stan Pillman who has a few things to say about last night's loss. Here are the top five things Blackhawks fans are saying about last night's thrilling Game 7 loss, according to Stan.
Nearly a month after being hired to be the second head coach in the history of the Predators, Peter Laviolette was introduced to Nashville and its fans Sunday.
With the recent season-long suspension of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington making news, let's take a look at other hefty player suspensions throughout the NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB.
Comcast-Spectacor spokesman Ike Richman released a statement Thursday, saying the 81-year-old Snider, "is doing well and continues to be working. He is happy and healthy."
Of the four major professional sports leagues in the US, the NHL gets the least amount of coverage in the media, with fans and on television. With the Eastern and Western Conference Finals both going to Game 6, now is a perfect time to start watching hockey and here are 5 reasons why.
Richards, Carter, Williams and the Kings, who won the Stanley Cup in 2012, are now the favorite to win it again in 2014.
Ron Hextall's opportunity to be an NHL general manager was coming. The Flyers decided to speed up the process.
"I just think it's perfect," Holmgren said in a press conference on Wednesday.
Flyers will reportedly promote Ron Hextall to GM, Paul Holmgren to team president.
The Flyers were eliminated from the postseason in the first round by the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, after a 2-1 game seven defeat.
Equality Forum's global summit on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues begins today. On Saturday, the group will honor a family that has helped to ensure equality and safety among all athletes-- regardless of sexual orientation.
One day after being eliminated by the Rangers in the post-season, Flyers captain Claude Giroux has been named as one of the three Hart Trophy finalists.
Giroux missed a point blank opportunity from the slot late in the second period on Wednesday night's game 7, sailing the puck high over the net.
The Flyers roller coaster 2013-14 campaign ended with a 2-1 loss to the Rangers in Game 7. As New York moves on to face Pittsburgh, players such as Jake Voracek were left with the bitter taste of defeat.
After staying alive with a very impressive, 5-2 win over the Rangers in Game #6 of this series, the Flyers will battle the Rangers tonight at Madison Square Garden in the decisive Game #7.
Wayne Simmonds scored three goals and Steve Mason stopped 34 shots to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Flyers will be in desperation mode tonight as they host the New York Rangers in Game #6 of their first-round playoff series.
After losing to the Rangers in Game 5 of their playoff series on Sunday, the Flyers must win Game 6 tomorrow in South Philadelphia or their season will come to an end. A victory would force a seventh and deciding game in New York on Wednesday, but Claude Giroux says they first have to take care of business in Game 6.
The Philadelphia Flyers have no doubt they will be back at Madison Square Garden one more time with their season on the line.
The Flyers have mounted a host of comebacks this season. They will need one more or their season will be over.
Steve Mason stopped 37 shots in his first start of the series, Matt Read and Jakub Voracek scored and the Philadelphia Flyers evened their first-round matchup against the New York Rangers with a 2-1 win in Game 4 on Friday night.
The Flyers will try to even up their first-round playoff series tonight as they host the Rangers at the Wells Fargo Center.
It was the worst kept secret in the Flyers locker room. Steve Mason will start in goal Friday night.
The Flyers started the regular season with three straight losses, resulting in the firing of then head coach, Peter Laviolette. Their captain, Claude Giroux, started the season on a 15-game goal less drought, scoring only seven assists in those first 15 games.
Philadelphia police officers were seen handcuffing at least one person at a Center City parking garage after pursuing a vehicle Wednesday morning.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Wednesday travel weather conditions are looking pretty good around the Philadelphia region ahead of a rainy Thanksgiving.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
Philadelphia police officers were seen handcuffing at least one person at a Center City parking garage after pursuing a vehicle Wednesday morning.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Wednesday travel weather conditions are looking pretty good around the Philadelphia region ahead of a rainy Thanksgiving.
Philadelphia police officers were seen handcuffing at least one person at a Center City parking garage after pursuing a vehicle Wednesday morning.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role in illegally smuggling migrants into the United States for private financial gain.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
The Eagles placed Graham on injured reserve after he tore his triceps in the win over the Rams and claimed Charles Harris from the Carolina Panthers.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers' All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have played just over 6 minutes together this season.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
It's an age-old rule of thumb that some speedy light-packing travelers might say is outdated or overly cautious. But during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush, you definitely want to allow extra time to deal with traffic and long lines for security, a spokesperson for Philadelphia International Airport explains to CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner.
Howard Monroe got to smell fresh-baked bread all morning as customers visited Italian Peoples Bakery picking up dinner rolls for Thanksgiving – and maybe to build a nice turkey sandwich with the leftovers. Hear from owner Matt Guargilardo and get a look at the massive ovens pumping out hundreds of dozens of rolls every holiday.
Philadelphia's 2024 Thanksgiving parade kicks off the morning of the holiday. Tents and barricades are filling space near the Philadelphia Museum of Art before road closures are put in place.
The North Face store on Walnut Street in Center City is closing after the holiday season, with its last day on Jan. 31. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
Wednesday is calm but Thursday's weather will be wet to start Thanksgiving. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast and explains the multiple alerts in effect this week.