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Fran McCaffery named new men’s basketball coach
Coach Fran McAffery on a basketball court.

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Fran McCaffery named new men’s basketball coach

The announcement marks a return to University City for McCaffery, who played three seasons for the Quakers and is a 1982 alumnus of the Wharton School.

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Gymnastics wins fourth straight GEC title in convincing fashion
The gymnastics team gathering before a meet

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Gymnastics wins fourth straight GEC title in convincing fashion

In addition to their team championship, the Quakers had the highest team score in three of the four rotations, taking home four individual event titles.

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On the court with Stina Almqvist
Stina Almqvist poses with a ball resting on her shoulder.

Image: Eric Sucar

On the court with Stina Almqvist

The Swedish fourth-year guard discusses adjusting to the American game, playing pro ball as a teenager, attending the Eagles parade, scoring 1,000 points, and what the future holds.
Men’s squash claims second straight CSA Potter Cup team title
Abdelrahman Dweek playing squash at Penn.

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Men’s squash claims second straight CSA Potter Cup team title

Penn’s perfect season ended with a second straight College Squash Association Potter Cup national team championship on March 9.

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Gymnastics secures 15th Ivy Classic title
Penn’s gymnastics team holding a trophy.

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Gymnastics secures 15th Ivy Classic title

The Quakers repeated as Ivy Classic champions for the first time since 2012 to secure their 15th Ivy Classic title.

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The Eagles won the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field
Eagles rookie running back and returner Ted Dean bursts through Packers defenders during the 1960 NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.

Eagles rookie running back and returner Ted Dean bursts through Packers defenders during the 1960 NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.

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The Eagles won the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field

The Birds defeated the Vince Lombardi-led Green Bay Packers 17-13 on Dec. 26, 1960.