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Read the latest Press Releases from the Philadelphia Sports Congress.

Philadelphia Remains Home to the Army-Namy Game

Philadelphia officials today celebrated the announcement that the city will remain the home of the Army/Navy Game through 2017. The announcement was made by the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy, concluding a 9-month bid process which gene

Philadelphia One of 18 US Finalists for 2018 or 2022 World Cup

Philadelphia officials today celebrated the announcement by the USA Bid Committee that the city was named one of 18 finalist U.S. cities to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 or 2022.

Philadelphia Welcomes NCAA Division 1 Wrestling for the First Time

Premier collegiate wresting event a sellout; expected to generate 10,000 room nights and $15 million for region

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