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David J. Phillip

February 3, 2020 | 5:19 AM

The Chiefs end 50-year wait for Super Bowl championship and give Andy Reid his first title

KC quarterback Pat Mahomes is the youngest player to be crowned most valuable player.

By Tom Goldman, Emma Bowman, and Gabriela Saldivia/NPR

Andy King

January 29, 2020 | 9:16 AM

Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, a former York star, dies at age 58

By The Associated Press and Lisa Wardle

Ed Zurga

January 20, 2020 | 5:10 AM

It’s Kansas City-San Francisco in Super Bowl LIV

Chiefs' Coach Andy Reid gets another shot at the elusive NFL title.

By Emma Bowman/NPR

Sarah Schneider

January 14, 2020 | 6:14 PM

‘Coaching Boys into Men’ program proves effective for Pittsburgh-area middle school athletes

New research finds the violence prevention program Coaching Boys into Men is effective in mitigating harmful behavior among middle school students.

By Katie Blackley/WESA

Gerald Herbert

January 14, 2020 | 5:14 AM

LSU trounces Clemson 42-25, taking its first National Championship since 2007

Tigers QB Joe Burrow: "This is what I wanted to do from the time I was 5 years old, was hoist this trophy, and bringing it back to Louisiana."

By Russell Lewis, John Stempin and Scott Neuman/NPR

Jason Szenes

December 17, 2019 | 3:46 AM

Heisman winner spotlights hunger in his hometown, donations to food pantry pour in

More than $250,000 has been collected for the local nonprofit organization in the last 48 hours.

By Laura Wamsley/NPR

Emily Cohen for WHYY

December 15, 2019 | 8:22 AM

Army-Navy game fans try to keep the politics at home

“What’s great about this game is that everybody on the field is willing to die for everybody watching them play football,” said Dave Gilles.

By Emily Scott/WHYY

Lynne Sladky

December 2, 2019 | 5:39 AM

Bag of tricks helps Dolphins rally past Eagles 37-31

Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson acknowledges his team is now a long shot for a playoff berth.

By Steven Wine/The Associated Press

Don Wright

December 2, 2019 | 5:34 AM

Duck’s Dynasty? Backup Hodges leads Steelers by Browns 20-13

No fighting. No helmet swinging. Just football.

By Will Graves/The Associated Press

Julio Cortez

December 2, 2019 | 4:39 AM

Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak to 8

Justin Tucker kicked a tiebreaking 49-yard field goal as time expired.

By David Ginsburg/The Associated Press

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