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News from August 2024

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Parris Campbell discusses challenges ahead of final NFL roster cuts

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

The stress is palpable for NFL players, regardless of their experience level, as the final preseason game approaches and the league-mandated roster cut to 53 players looms on Tuesday, August 27 at 4 PM.

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MLB Pipeline highlights standout tools of top prospects

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

When MLB Pipeline unveiled its preseason Top 100 list in January, it also highlighted the best individual tools among baseball's top prospects. Several players have since demonstrated their skills in the Major Leagues.

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Philadelphia Union Academy's Kellan LeBlanc named MLS Next Pro Rising Star

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

Kellan LeBlanc, a 16-year-old midfielder from the Philadelphia Union Academy, has been honored as the MLS Next Pro Rising Star of Matchweek 23. The recognition comes after his noteworthy two-goal performance on Sunday against Toronto FC II.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 1,805 retail thefts in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 11

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in retail thefts over the last four weeks ending Aug. 11, compared to the previous four-week period.

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1,611 armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 11 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 11, compared to the previous year.

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Stable Numbers in rapes: 10 incidents reported in Philadelphia in week ending Aug. 11

By Philly Leader | Aug 19, 2024

Philadelphia experiences unchanged trend in rapes in the week ending Aug. 11, compared to the previous week.

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Eagles training camp sees intense scrimmage-like practice amid high temperatures

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Sunday's hot and humid fully padded practice resembled a scrimmage with six team periods, including a live tackling session involving the third-team units. The coaches utilized the opportunity to treat it like a gameday experience with a "coaches booth" on the balcony of the NovaCare Complex for those who go up top. The coaches in the "booth" talked with the coaches on the sideline through headsets, just like in an actual game.

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Philadelphia Union heads to Columbus Crew for Leagues Cup semifinal

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia Union is set to face Columbus Crew in the Leagues Cup Semifinal on Wednesday, August 21. This marks the second consecutive year that Philadelphia Union has reached this stage of the tournament.

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Curtin praises Philadelphia Union's resilience after Leagues Cup quarterfinal win

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia Union's win against Mazatlán secured a spot in the Leagues Cup Semifinals for the second consecutive year. The match was notable for its intense and dramatic conclusion, reflective of the team's resilient spirit.

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Philadelphia Union advance to Leagues Cup Semifinals after penalty shootout win over Mazatlán FC

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia Union showcased resilience and determination, playing the second half with ten men and ultimately securing a victory in a penalty shootout against Liga MX’s Mazatlán FC to reach the Leagues Cup Semifinals.

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Philadelphia Union faces Mazatlán FC in Leagues Cup Quarterfinal

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia Union is set to face Mazatlán FC in a Leagues Cup Quarterfinal on Saturday night at Subaru Park. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, as well as on 97.5 The Fanatic radio, app, and website.

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Phillies regain top spot in MLB Power Rankings after strong week

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies have reclaimed the top position in the latest MLB Power Rankings, following a strong performance that included four consecutive wins before a loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. This surge has positioned them with a seven-game lead in their division and the best record in the National League.

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Key dates ahead as Eagles finalize training camp

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

So much is on the line in this, the final week of 2024 Training Camp, culminating in Saturday's preseason finale. In case you aren't aware of the entire scope of things ahead for the Philadelphia Eagles, here is a primer.

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Jim Curtin to address media after Philadelphia Union's match against Mazatlán FC

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Following Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup Quarterfinal contest against Mazatlán FC on Saturday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak with the media from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The postgame press conference, which will be streamed in its entirety below, will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement.

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Kellan LeBlanc scores twice as Union II falls to Toronto FC II

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia Union Academy midfielder Kellan LeBlanc had a notable first MLS NEXT Pro start, scoring twice in Union II's 4-2 defeat to Toronto FC II. Following a one-hour weather delay in Toronto, Union II fielded a revamped lineup. LeBlanc and Jamir Johnson made their first starts as amateurs in MLS NEXT Pro, joining Nick Pariano and Carlos Rojas in midfield. The defense saw the return of center back Olwethu Makhanya alongside Neil Pierre, with Jamir Berdecio and Gavin Wetzel as outside backs, and Mike Sheridan as goalkeeper. The attack was led by Leandro Soria, who returned...

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Philadelphia Union reschedules match against Columbus Crew due to Leagues Cup advancement

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Due to the team advancing in the 2024 Leagues Cup tournament, Philadelphia Union announced today that their match against Columbus Crew has been rescheduled. The home match, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 24, will now be played on Wednesday, August 28 with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Taijuan Walker seeks improvement after short outings for Phillies

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- Taijuan Walker, the No. 5 starter for the Philadelphia Phillies, allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings during Sunday afternoon’s 6-4 loss to the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Despite a late rally, the Phillies fell short as Cal Stevenson grounded into a double play and Garrett Stubbs grounded out to end the game.

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266 residential burglaries reported in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 11

By Philly Leader | Aug 18, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in residential burglaries over the last four weeks ending Aug. 11, compared to the previous four-week period.

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941 сommercial burglaries by Aug. 11 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Aug 17, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in сommercial burglaries by Aug. 11, compared to the previous year.

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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Philly Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.