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The Chosen One chooses Philly
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 6 min read
By Dana O’Neil, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — There aren’t many days that Angelo Cataldi wishes he still had to go to work. For 30-plus years, Cataldi anchored Philadelphia’s morning sports talk radio show, his daily dose of unfiltered honesty giving voice to a fan base that could never be accused of...
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Key takeaway Cataldi retired in 2022, at the end of an uncomfortably blissful year in which the Phillies made the World Series and the Eagles went to the Super Bowl.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The news of LeBron James choosing Philadelphia has sent shockwaves through the sports world, and El Paso residents may be wondering what this means for their own city's athletic landscape. While El Paso doesn't have a professional sports team in the same league as the Philadelphia 76ers, the announcement highlights the challenges that smaller cities face in attracting top talent. El Paso has its own rich sports history, from the El Paso Chihuahuas to the UTEP Miners, but it often finds itself competing with larger markets for attention and investment. The fact that a city like Philadelphia, often overlooked by top athletes, can land a superstar like LeBron James, raises questions about what El Paso can do to put itself on the map and attract similar talent to the Sun City.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Dana O’Neil, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — There aren’t many days that Angelo Cataldi wishes he still had to go to work. For 30-plus years, Cataldi anchored Philadelphia’s morning sports talk radio show, his daily dose of unfiltered honesty giving voice to a fan base that could never be accused of...
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