Lincoln Financial Field
Coverage of Lincoln Financial Field in the Nexus archive.
- From locker rooms to Congress: Jay Feely latest athlete seeking to take lessons in leadership to Capitol Hill
Jay Feely, an NFL placekicker and current 'NFL on CBS' commentator, is seeking a congressional seat in Arizona, citing leadership and pressure-handling skills from his sports career as assets for politics. He emphasizes NFL experiences, including diverse teammate interactions and overcoming public scrutiny, as preparation for representing a diverse constituency.
- As it celebrates the nation’s past, Philadelphia braces for a hotter future
Philadelphia experienced a record-breaking heatwave during its 250th anniversary celebrations, with 18 people treated at a World Cup game and related events. Experts linked the extreme heat to climate change, warning of increased risks as temperatures rise. City officials are adapting to mitigate future heat-related emergencies.
- Philadelphia records 4 heat-related deaths in first week of July
Philadelphia recorded four heat-related deaths in the first week of July due to a heat wave with three consecutive days over 100 degrees. The city implemented a heat health emergency, extended cooling centers, and canceled events due to extreme heat. EMS reported increased calls, including hospital transports from a World Cup match and fan festival in South Philly.
- Spot the Pol!
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker inaugurated the Lemon Hill festival site at Fairmount Park, where 250,000 attendees have gathered for matches. The city is hosting matches against Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Brasil afina detalles en el Lincoln Financial Field antes de enfrentar a Haití
La Selección de Brasil entrenó y realizó su entrada en calor en el Lincoln Financial Field, lugar donde enfrentará a Haití en un partido clave de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.