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Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…
'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds 'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds
'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds "If you build it, they will come." At least, that's what Ray Kisella said in "Field of Dreams." But many NFL players would rather not when it comes to NFC East locales, according to a new poll by The Athletic. The anonymous survey of NFL players led to some dubious results for the New York Giants (and Jets) and Washington Commanders, whose stadiums were found to be among the worst to play in. Out of 79 responses, MetLife Stadium (18.4 percent) was overwhelmingly voted the worst stadium to play in by NFL followed right behind by FedEx Field (13.9 percent).  Highmark Stadium (12.7 per…
'We're Only Taking A Little': Thieves Rob Meat Truck In South Philly 'We're Only Taking A Little': Thieves Rob Meat Truck In South Philly
'We're Only Taking A Little': Thieves Rob Meat Truck In South Philly A truck driver hauling raw meat in South Philadelphia was robbed by a group of masked men early on Wednesday, Nov. 15, police told Daily Voice.  The trucker was stopped in the Jetro Parking Lot across from Lincoln Financial Field when he felt shaking from the cargo area around 12:30 a.m., authorities said.  He went around to check and found three men unloading boxes of beef into a Ford Explorer, according to police.  "We are only taking a little," one robber reportedly said.  No weapon was displayed but one man "motioned toward his hip area" when confronted by the driv…
WEDDING TAILGATE: Couple Ties The Knot Before Eagles-Cowboys Game At Financial Field WEDDING TAILGATE: Couple Ties The Knot Before Eagles-Cowboys Game At Financial Field
Wedding Tailgate: Couple Ties The Knot Before Eagles-Cowboys Game At Financial Field Wearing a green and white gown and a Philadelphia Eagles jersey, a couple tied the knot Sunday, Nov. 5, outside Lincoln Financial Field. The couple was identified only as Brooke and Rob, in a Twitter thread shared by the Eagles ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys. A wedding tailgate! THAT's a Philly thing. Congratulations Brooke & Rob 💍🦅 pic.twitter.com/7YWtDIG9BI — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 5, 2023 pic.twitter.com/aA5QxpGeek — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 5, 2023 "A wedding tailgate! THAT's a Philly thing," the team said. "Congratulations Brooke &…
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds The Pittsburgh members of the Beyhive will no longer be seeing their Queen perform. Beyoncé has canceled her Pittsburgh tour stop on her Reinassance World Tour.  The announcement came the day after Independence Day and just a week before the superstar will start her United States leg of the North American tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  The tour was supposed to continue for a couple of weeks before the singer returned to Pennsylvania with a performance at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, Aug. 3.  For some reason the Seattle sto…
Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot
Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Crowds gathered in South Philly this weekend as Ed Sheeran surprised fans at a popular cheesesteak spot. The "Bad Habits" singer handed helped out in the kitchen of Philip's Steaks on Passyunk Ave., handing out cheesesteaks to fans. The owners said that it was "beyond unbelievable." Sheeran documented the trip on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SQ Philips Steaks (@philips_steaks) Sheeran was in to…
Eagles Fan Ripped Off In Phony Ticket Scam, State Police Say Eagles Fan Ripped Off In Phony Ticket Scam, State Police Say
Eagles Fan Ripped Off In Phony Ticket Scam, State Police Say The Philadelphia Eagles won big over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but one Birds fan wasn't able to attend.  A 39-year-old Lower Macungie man told state police he'd arranged to buy tickets to the game at Lincoln Financial Field from a fellow Facebook user for only $350 on Monday, Jan 23, troopers said in a statement.  But when the victim sent the money, the other user immediately deleted their account, police said.  The matter is being investigated as theft by deception, and anyone with information can call Pennsylvania State Police's Troop M Barracks at 610-861-2026.&n…
Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report
Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be on the injury list "indefinitely" after rupturing a kidney during Sunday night's victory over the Green Bay Packers, according to news reports. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted early on Tuesday, Nov. 29 that Gardner-Johnson is expected to return to the field sometime this season, but that there is no timetable for his recovery at this point.  #Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is out indefinitely after suffering a lacerated kidney in Sunday night’s win over the #Packers, per sources. It’s a non-surgical injury. Testing i…
Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour Dates, Will Not Return To DMV Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour Dates, Will Not Return To DMV
Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour Dates, Will Not Return To DMV Taylor Swift has announced her long-awaited tour fresh off the heels of her latest album, leaving many DMV fans disappointed with no scheduled shows for the Maryland, Virginia, or DC area.  'The Eras Tour' is Swift's first stadium tour since 2018, and will see 27 stops across the nation. The closest stop to the DMV area on the tour is scheduled in Philadelphia, PA, at Lincoln Financial Field.  I’m enchanted to announce my next tour: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, a journey through the musical eras of my career (past & present!) The first leg of the tour will be in stadiums across the…
Taylor Swift Bringing 'The Eras Tour' To Philadelphia For 3 Nights Taylor Swift Bringing 'The Eras Tour' To Philadelphia For 3 Nights
Taylor Swift Bringing 'The Eras Tour' To Philadelphia For 3 Nights It's me – Hi! Taylor Swift has announced the United States dates for her upcoming tour in support of her tenth smash album "Midnights," released last month.  "The Eras Tour" will present "a journey through the musical eras" of Swift's career both past and present, the singer said on Twitter.  Feeling like the luckiest person alive to get to take these brilliant artists out on tour w/ me: @paramore, @beabad00bee, @phoebe_bridgers, @_girlinred_, @whereisMUNA, @HAIMtheband, @gracieabrams, @whoisgayle & @OwennMusic. I can’t WAIT to see you. It’s been a long time coming 🥰 — Taylor Swif…
Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified
Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified A 32-year-old man who died after accidentally falling during The Weeknd's concert Thursday, July 14 at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field was being remembered by those who knew him as someone who had a "lust for life." 6abc reports. Hugo Sanchez was sitting on an escalator rail when he lost his balance and fell approximately 40 feet just before 11 p.m., near the end of the show, Philadelphia police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) Sanchez was taken to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was p…
Man Falls To His Death At The Weeknd Concert In Pennsylvania: Police Man Falls To His Death At The Weeknd Concert In Pennsylvania: Police
Man Falls To His Death At The Weeknd Concert In Pennsylvania: Police A 32-year-old man fell to his death during a concert in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 14, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified The man fell approximately 40 feet from an escalator rail at Lincoln Financial Field, where Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd kicked off the first leg of his After Hours till Dawn Tour, Philadelphia police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) The unidentified victim was taken to Jefferson University Hospital, wh…
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphians were celebrating as Lincoln Financial Field was among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. "This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "FIFA saw what we all know is true: Philadelphia is a welcoming, world-class city and we have the experience to deliver a fantastic experience for teams, fans, and sponsors alike. #TheBidIsWon." This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and @phlsoccer2026! FIFA saw what we all know is true: …
Rare Philadelphia Tornado Watch Put Eagles' NFL Home Game In Spotlight Rare Philadelphia Tornado Watch Put Eagles' NFL Home Game In Spotlight
Rare Philadelphia Tornado Watch Put Eagles' NFL Home Game In Spotlight A rare tornado watch is in effect for Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties, the National Weather Service said on Monday afternoon. The tornado watch extends until 7 p.m. or about an hour before Monday night's NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans were not allowed to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the game was aired live by ESPN.  The Eagles are 3-6-1 and the Seahawks are 7-3.  Lincoln Financial Field's football screens saw it all as Philadelphia Eagles pulled within a touchdown of Seattle duri…
Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale
Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale In a Division I national championship game that featured more than two dozen players from the tristate area, the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team held on for a 13-9 win over defending national champion Yale at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After former Chaminade High School standout Jack Tigh of Garden City scored two minutes into the game to give fifth-seeded Yale (15-4) a 1-0 lead, Virginia's Matt Moore scored two of his team-high four goals to give Virginia a 2-1 edge heading into the second quarter. Virginia's aggressive defense held Yale to a season-low two go…
Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title
Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title The Hudson Valley/Connecticut area will be well-represented when the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship is decided on Memorial Day. Defending champion Yale (15-3), the No. 5 seed, faces No. 3 Virginia (16-3) in the title game 1 p.m. Monday, May 27 (ESPN2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Virginia pulled out a dramatic 13-12 double-overtime semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, May 25, securing the Cavaliers' first title-game appearance in seven years and snapping an 11-game losing streak to Duke. Junior attackman Michael Kraus of New Canaan had one goal and four as…
Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title
Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title Long Island will be as well-represented as ever when the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship is decided on Memorial Day. Defending champion Yale (15-3), the No. 5 seed,  faces No. 3 Virginia (16-3) in the title game 1 p.m. Monday, May 27 (ESPN2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Sophomore attackman Ian Laviano, a five-year starter and four-time all-county selection at Cold Spring Harbor High School, scored 51 seconds into double overtime to give Virginia a 13-12 semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, May 25, securing the Cavaliers' first title-game appearance…