WNBA team in Philly gets boost as part of Comcast-Sixers megadeal
2 days ago · The Sixers’ push for a WNBA franchise in Philadelphia was promised in the Center City arena plan. The addition of Comcast as a minority stakeholder in the possible expansion team is a new wrinkle.
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in …
2 days ago · Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team. Read More. 1 of 9. The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown. The news comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.3 billion arena between ...
Wanda Sykes believes Philly's chances to get a WNBA team are …
2 days ago · Philadelphia is one of 10 to 12 cities on the list for expansion in that timeframe, she said. The WNBA's popularity as has grown in recent years, propelled by young stars , like the Indiana Fever ...
How 76ers' new arena deal could bring WNBA to Philadelphia
3 days ago · A new WNBA team has been mentioned among the many ways a new arena would impact Philadelphia. The 76ers have been interested in using their new arena to lure WNBA expansion to Philadelphia , as ...
Philadelphia Mayor Announces New Plan to Keep 76ers Arena in …
2 days ago · Matt Rourke. Shown is the Wells Fargo center in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, ahead of announcement that the Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast, their current landlord, to build a ...
Philadelphia among 6 cities being considered for new WNBA team
Apr 18, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia could soon get its own WNBA team. The league's commissioner named it as one of six cities under consideration for an expansion team.
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could …
Mar 28, 2024 · It may be too short notice for investors and fans to coalesce around a WNBA team in Philadelphia in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the window is closing. Discussions over 76 Place, the Market East arena, will play out this year and will be a major talking point after the city approves its budget in June.
Cherelle Parker, Sixers want WNBA team in Philadelphia if arena ...
Sep 27, 2024 · On Thursday, the Sixers confirmed that they will try to bring a WNBA team to the city if the arena is built. "We share in Mayor Parker's desire to bring a WNBA franchise to Philadelphia and...
WNBA commissioner says Philadelphia is an expansion candidate
Apr 15, 2024 · Have the constant calls for Philadelphia to have a WNBA franchise finally be heard? At the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Philly as an expansion...
76ers, Philadelphia mayor aim to bring WNBA franchise to city as …
Sep 26, 2024 · Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker and the 76ers are hoping to bring a WNBA team to their city. Parker disclosed that the first attempt to do this happened a few years ago, but she feels now is...
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