Home Opener: Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

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March 26, 28 & 29 2026

Oh yeah, the boys of summer are back in town. The Philadelphia Phillies finally return to Citizens Bank Park this week to tip off the 2026 home season with a series against the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals.

On opening day, fans can celebrate the Phils’ second consecutive National League East championship alongside the team as they receive their 2025 division championship rings and raise the new pennant out in Ashburn Alley. Bonus: All fans in attendance receive a replica of the pennant as well.

Can’t make it to the Bank for the opener? Ring in the new season with watch parties at Evil Genius Beer CompanyStateside Live! and Dock Street Brewery, or game day food and drink specials at spots like Sports & Social and Libertee Grounds (Thursday).

Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebrates 100 Days Out 

March 6 marked 100 Days to Go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will see Canada, Mexico and the United States welcome the world for the greatest show on earth. This year’s tournament will unfold across a record 104 matches, kicking off at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June and making its way to New York New Jersey Stadium for the final on 19 July.

To mark 100 Days to Go, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Poster makes its debut, celebrating the true spirit, excitement and unity of the global showpiece event. The poster features a collage-style composition with a player at its centre, reflecting football’s unique ability to unite the world. It marks the final piece of the FIFA World Cup 2026 poster collection, complementing the 16 Official Host City Posters released last year.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena

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March 23 & 25, 2026

Ready to ball till they fall, the 76ers are back at Xfinity Mobile Arena this week for home court match-ups against current champs the Oklahoma City Thunder (Monday) and the Chicago Bulls (Wednesday).

The throwback energy is strong at the South Philly arena this week. The team continues its 2001 Eastern Conference Championship 25th Anniversary celebration with a special Iverson shersey (get it, shirt/jersey) giveaway to the first 2,001 fans during Monday’s game. It’s a reunion on Wednesday, as the team celebrates its most unforgettable players for Homecoming Night, plus fans can go home with a limited-edition Mitchell & Ness T-shirt.

Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

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FIFA World Cup 26 Viewing Events

With the FIFA World Cup 26 coming in just a matter of months, businesses and organizations around the city are advised to adhere to the public viewing guidelines. This includes bars, restaurants, parks, community centers and any other ticketed screenings.

If the event is public, large, includes sponsors, or charges admission, it will need a license from FIFA and its broadcast partners. To apply for a license or verify if you need one, click here.

Approved public viewing events should follow the guidelines set by FIFA and Philadelphia’s Host City Committee. The regulations can be accessed here.

Rowan’s Track & Field Team Wins NCAA Division III Championship

The Rowan Men’s Track & Field Team took home the NCAA Division III Indoor Championship with a total of 76 points and featured a pair of individual winners on Saturday to help the Profs secure its first-ever national indoor title. The two-day meet was held at the Birmingham CrossPlex.

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Rothwein Named Defensive Player of the Week

Rowan’s Madison Rothwein (Mt Royal, NJ/Kingsway Regional) has been named the IWLCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week for her performance in the #23 Profs’ two wins last week. 

The sophomore midfielder delivered a dominant two-way performance during a 2–0 week for #23 Rowan, which was highlighted by a 13-11 road win over #14 Stevens. Across the two contests, Rothwein recorded 12 draw controls, five caused turnovers, and 10 ground balls, playing a key role in controlling possession for the Profs on both ends of the field. 

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Rowan’s Davis, Lamanteer and Rothwein Named NJAC Athletics of the Week

Rowan’s Brayden Davis, Kyle Lamanteer and Madison Rothwein were honored in their respective sports as NJAC Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 8. It marks the first NJAC honors of the year for all three Profs. 

Davis (Chatsworth, NJ/Seneca Tabernacle) was named the Baseball Player of the Week as he had a superb start to the season, batting .769 (10-for-13) in #8 Rowan’s first three games. The junior totaled four runs, 10 RBI, five doubles and three home runs in the three wins.

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FROM OUR MORGUE: Gloucester Catholic Baseball Wins 1st Game

Bruce Darrow | Cleary’s Notebook Sports

First published April 2016

BROOKLAWN N.J. April 1, 2016 (Cleary’s Notebook News)--Gloucester Catholic Head Coach Adam Tussey (photo labove) notched his 1st win as the new coach by beating Kingsway High School  7 – 1 in the Rams home opener. Tussey who took over for Mike Rucci who departed for Rowan University was left a team needing to fill seven spots. The 2015 team loaded with future college players took not only seven fielding positions but Tussey needed to replace four pitchers.

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Davis, Lamanteer Lead #8 Rowan to DH Sweep of Vermont State Castleton

Freshman Kyle Lamanteer hit two home runs and Brayden Davis added one in #8 Rowan’s 7-3 win over Vermont State Castleton, paving the way for a doubleheader sweep while the Profs captured the second game, 14-3, in seven innings. Rowan (3-0) hit a total of six home runs on the day in the rescheduled game played at Diamond Nation.  

Davis went 7-for-8 at the plate on the day, with a total of five doubles in the two games. He also drove in four runs and scored two. 

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Durboraw’s 11 Saves Help #23 Rowan Women’s Lacrosse Hold Off #14 Stevens, 13-11

Kylie Durboraw made a career-high 11 saves and Elaina Corson and Yasmin Harris had three goals each as #23 Rowan defeated #14 Stevens, 13-11, in non-conference women’s lacrosse action. The Profs improve to 3-1 on the year.

Durboraw made five of those saves in the final two minutes, while facing seven shots by Stevens (2-2), including two free-position shots to preserve the win for the Profs.

With a tight game the entire 60 minutes, Rowan broke the 11-11 tie with two late goals in a span of a minute. Alexis Lowry scored the game-winning goal at 3:13,  and Harris followed with the insurance goal at 2:06 off a pass from Corson.

The Profs trailed, 5-3, at halftime, but put together a strong third quarter, outscoring the Ducks, 6-3. Goals by Jess Hoffmaster and Madison Rothwein tied the game at 5-5, and after the teams traded goals, Stevens went ahead, 8-6. The Profs fought back as Fiona Lockhart netted one and Corson followed with two to put Rowan ahead again, 9-8, heading into the final period.

The teams were tied three more times in the fourth with Stevens knotting the game at 11-11 with 8:13 to play, setting the stage for Lowry’s gamewinner.

The second quarter was all Stevens as they outscored Rowan, 4-0, and took a 5-3 halftime lead. Rowan owned a 3-1 lead at the end of the first quarter on goals by Corson, Harris and Lockhart.

The Profs will face another Top 25 team on  Wednesday when they host #17 Scranton at 4 p.m.