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Sports
Franklin Field played host to the Eagles’ last NFL title
In 1960, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.
For the Record: The 7-time national champion Penn Quakers football team
During a 30-year span from 1894 to 1924, the Penn football team won seven national championships.
By the Numbers: Student athletes
Student-athletes come to Penn not just to be members of the University’s NCAA Division I athletic programs, but also to receive one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world.
Student Spotlight with Justin Watson
A senior in the Wharton School from Bridgeville, Pa., Justin Watson is a standout wide receiver on the Penn football team.
The Palestra at 90
90 years after its construction, the Palestra is still beloved and renowned for its classic look and feel.
Q&A with Grace Calhoun
For Grace Calhoun, sport has always been a way of life. She grew up a gymnast and did track and field throughout college. But she never thought her interest in athletics would evolve into a full-fledged career.
A leader on Penn’s football team embraces ‘big moment’ off the field
“You have the potential to save someone’s life,” Philippi says. “How do you say no to that?”
Youth football camp
Penn football is hosting a youth camp this summer for all children ages 7-13 from Monday, June 20, through Thursday, June 23.
Penn picked to repeat as Ivy League football champions
Looking to accomplish the unprecedented, the University of Pennsylvania football team was picked as the preseason favorite to win the Ivy League title on Tuesday at the annual Ivy League Football Media Day teleconference.
Penn's Sprint Football Alumni Weekend set for Sept. 6-7
Mark your calendars for Penn Sprint Football's Annual Alumni Weekend set for Sept. 6-7 on Penn's campus.
In the News
CBS Sports
Buccaneers' Justin Watson: Standing out in rookie minicamp
Crisp routes and sure hands mark the start of the newest wide receiver hoping secure a spot on Tampa's roster.
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Buccaneers.com
5 Things to Know: WR Justin Watson
The Buccaneers' new wide receiver comes with an impressive and inspiring fact sheet.
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The Pewter Plank
Justin Watson sees Jordy Nelson in his game
The recently-drafted Penn grad aims for the same consistency and athleticism as the star wide receiver who played ten solid seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
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IAAF - International Association of Athletic Federations
Women's Sprint Medley World Best Highlights 124th Penn Relays
The U.S. women's relay team clocked a new world's best title, from handoff to home stretch.
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
South Fayette's Justin Watson drafted to the Bucs
The three-time All Ivy wide receiver was a fifth round pick for Tampa Bay, following a legendary college career where he set record after record at Penn.
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