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As NFL Draft in Philly approaches, ESPN commentators tout love for the city

Feature

April 25, 2017

| Bill Hofheimer

Kevin Negandhi … the SportsCenter anchor grew up in Phoenixville, Pa., and attended Temple University:

Kevin Negandhi with his wife Monica and their three kids at a Phillies game. (ourtesy Kevin Negandhi)
Kevin Negandhi with his wife Monica and their three kids at a Phillies game.
(Photo courtesy Kevin Negandhi/ESPN)

“My favorite Philly place? This sounds like a trick question. Naturally, I would say the sports complex in South Philly where all four major sports teams are centrally located and the skyline view from Citizens Bank is amazing. Or I’d go with The Palestra, which is the cathedral of college hoops steeped with Big 5 history. Outside of sports, it’s Old City. The cobblestone roads, Independence Mall, Penns Landing, 2nd Street, there are so many things to do in that area. There’s authenticity on every street that represents Philly.”