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The inside story of Sylvester Stallone’s moment of truth as he began his journey to ‘Rocky’ inquirer.com/sports/going-th…
The inside story of Sylvester Stallone’s moment of truth as he began his journey to ‘Rocky’

The inside story of Sylvester Stallone’s moment of truth as he began his journey to ‘Rocky’

In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, 'Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of ROCKY," Mike Sielski details the crazy ride that came before the first day of filming in the city.

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The Union’s run to the playoffs was great, but they know they’ve now reached the hard part inquirer.com/soccer/philadel…
The Union’s run to the playoffs was great, but they know they’ve now reached the hard part

The Union’s run to the playoffs was great, but they know they’ve now reached the hard part

Yes, the Union went 13-2-4 in league games after Ryan Richter took the helm. But only when the playoffs kick off later this month will we finally know the true depth of that success.

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St. Joseph’s women’s hoops roster hasn’t changed much. Here’s how it looked in the season opener against Kutztown inquirer.com/college-sports/…
St. Joseph’s women’s hoops roster hasn’t changed much. Here’s how it looked in the season opener...

St. Joseph’s women’s hoops roster hasn’t changed much. Here’s how it looked in the season opener...

The Hawks finished with 21 assists on 38 field goals and had 18 steals, a statistic head coach Cindy Griffin said stood out. Next up, a trip to face Cincinnati on Wednesday.

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I compared the ‘I Play Rocky’ film to my book. Here’s where they’re different. inquirer.com/sports/i-play-r…
I compared the ‘I Play Rocky’ film to my book. Here’s where they’re different.

I compared the ‘I Play Rocky’ film to my book. Here’s where they’re different.

Mike Sielski's 'Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of ROCKY' is available Nov. 10 wherever books are sold.

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Temple has no answers for the explosive run game of Navy QB Jackson Gutierrez inquirer.com/college-sports/…
Temple has no answers for the explosive run game of Navy QB Jackson Gutierrez

Temple has no answers for the explosive run game of Navy QB Jackson Gutierrez

Gutierrez ran for five touchdowns and added a passing TD including a game-winning touchdown.

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Penn State picks up its second Big Ten win of the season in a narrow result against Washington inquirer.com/college-sports/…
Penn State picks up its second Big Ten win of the season in a narrow result against Washington

Penn State picks up its second Big Ten win of the season in a narrow result against Washington

The Nittany Lions nearly fumbled a 22-point lead fueled by a dominant first-half performance. However, for the second week, the team earned a conference win and a step closer to being bowl-eligible.

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St. Joseph’s field hockey is NCAA tournament-bound after capturing its sixth-straight A-10 title inquirer.com/college-sports/…
St. Joseph’s field hockey is NCAA tournament-bound after capturing its sixth-straight A-10 title

St. Joseph’s field hockey is NCAA tournament-bound after capturing its sixth-straight A-10 title

The Hawks have won the conference crown in nine of the last 10 years. Additionally, head coach Sam Brown was named A-10 Coach of the Year.

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A Union playoff game on Black Friday? It’s possible. Here are the scenarios. inquirer.com/soccer/philadel…
A Union playoff game on Black Friday? It’s possible. Here are the scenarios.

A Union playoff game on Black Friday? It’s possible. Here are the scenarios.

Their home contest in the best-of-three series is expected to be either Friday, Nov. 27 or Saturday, Nov. 28. That might annoy fans with Thanksgiving travel plans, but there isn't much room to move.

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The ‘chemistry’ feels real with Porter Martone reuniting with Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-p…
The ‘chemistry’ feels real with Porter Martone reuniting with Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates

The ‘chemistry’ feels real with Porter Martone reuniting with Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates

Head coach Rick Tocchet: “When you’re losing, you want to try different things and take a little pressure off. They’ve been playing really well all year, and they’re getting a lot of offense for us."

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It’s Sullivan Night at Subaru Park as the brotherly duo both star in a rout of Toronto FC inquirer.com/soccer/cavan-su…
It’s Sullivan Night at Subaru Park as the brotherly duo both star in a rout of Toronto FC

It’s Sullivan Night at Subaru Park as the brotherly duo both star in a rout of Toronto FC

The win in the regular season finale clinched sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The rest of the day’s results set up a first-round playoff series against New England to start between Nov. 20-24.

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Villanova runs over Richmond in a continued climb up the Patriot League standings inquirer.com/college-sports/…
Villanova runs over Richmond in a continued climb up the Patriot League standings

Villanova runs over Richmond in a continued climb up the Patriot League standings

The Wildcats are in the driver's seat to earn an at-large bid into the FCS playoffs, but they'll have to earn a win next week on the road against Holy Cross.

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Penn’s defense steps up in comeback road win over Cornell inquirer.com/college-sports/…
Penn’s defense steps up in comeback road win over Cornell

Penn’s defense steps up in comeback road win over Cornell

Junior Karson Siqueiros-Lasky got the start over freshman Miles Teodecki, and his connection with sophomore wideout Isaac Lee helped power the Quakers' offense.

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Jason Kelce confronted his fear of heights with a ‘Go Birds’ while visiting West Point cadets on a PBS special inquirer.com/eagles/jason-ke…
Jason Kelce confronted his fear of heights with a ‘Go Birds’ while visiting West Point cadets on a...

Jason Kelce confronted his fear of heights with a ‘Go Birds’ while visiting West Point cadets on a...

Kelce hosted the PBS Veterans Day show and experienced some of the challenges and traditions of military service.

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LeBron received a warm reception in Cleveland on Friday. He reflected on the latest full-circle moment in his home state. “The journey from being an 18-year-old rookie, to leading a franchise to a championship,” James said. “And everything in between.” inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-c…
LeBron James receives warm reception in return to Cleveland: ‘It’s kind of a special night’

LeBron James receives warm reception in return to Cleveland: ‘It’s kind of a special night’

James, who began his historic career with his hometown Cavaliers and won the 2016 NBA title in his return to the franchise, struggled in his first game back since joining the Sixers over the summer.

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LeBron James receives warm reception in return to Cleveland: ‘It’s kind of a special night’ inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-c…
LeBron James receives warm reception in return to Cleveland: ‘It’s kind of a special night’

LeBron James receives warm reception in return to Cleveland: ‘It’s kind of a special night’

James, who began his historic career with his hometown Cavaliers and won the 2016 NBA title in his return to the franchise, struggled in his first game back since joining the Sixers over the summer.

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Jeff McLane’s keys to Eagles vs. Giants in Week 9 and a game prediction inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-g…
Jeff McLane’s keys to Eagles vs. Giants in Week 9 and a game prediction

Jeff McLane’s keys to Eagles vs. Giants in Week 9 and a game prediction

Joe Milton gets a shot at quarterback after Tanner McKee was benched. Can he prove himself and get the Eagles' sluggish offense moving?

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Eagles-Giants prediction roundup: You can count the number of people picking the Birds on your fingers inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-g…
Eagles-Giants prediction roundup: You can count the number of people picking the Birds on your...

Eagles-Giants prediction roundup: You can count the number of people picking the Birds on your...

The Eagles are looking to snap a six-game losing streak this season, while the Giants are looking to snap a 13-year losing streak at the Linc on Sunday. Something's gotta give.

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Dave Dombrowski, proactivity vs. reactivity, and four World Series worthy trades inquirer.com/sports/phillies…
Dave Dombrowski, proactivity vs. reactivity, and four World Series worthy trades

Dave Dombrowski, proactivity vs. reactivity, and four World Series worthy trades

The Phillies have operated in a reactive mode for much of Dombrowski’s tenure. To illustrate that, the Inquirer assessed four trades that made this year’s World Series what it was.

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What’s the real story behind Jeff Stoutland’s departure from the Eagles? | unCovering the Birds inquirer.com/eagles/jeff-sto…
What’s the real story behind Jeff Stoutland’s departure from the Eagles? | unCovering the Birds

What’s the real story behind Jeff Stoutland’s departure from the Eagles? | unCovering the Birds

Jeff Stoutland's exit has been reexamined a great deal in recent days. Here's what really transpired.

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The trade deadline looms, ‘Bazooka Joe’ to debut, and everything else to know ahead of Eagles-Giants inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-g…
The trade deadline looms, ‘Bazooka Joe’ to debut, and everything else to know ahead of Eagles-Giants

The trade deadline looms, ‘Bazooka Joe’ to debut, and everything else to know ahead of Eagles-Giants

Joe Milton takes over at quarterback for the Eagles, who will host the Giants as they look to snap their six-game skid at the Linc. Here’s what you need to know.

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