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Athlete hits Olympic standard in Philadelphia event to secure spot in Paris games
An Olympic hopeful came out to the Penn Relays Summer Showcase in Philadelphia on Saturday to try and secure a spot in the Paris Olympic Games next month.After missing the qualifying time by seconds at the U.S. trials last weekend, this was James Corrigan's last shot.Fortunately, it turns out that the road to Paris started in Philadelphia for the 22-year-old athlete."I'm feeling fantastic," said Corrigan. "Even better that everyone is here cheering me on."Olympic hopeful looking to qualify for Paris games at Penn Relays Summer ShowcaseCorrigan wore the smile of a champion and now, a first-time Olympian.With a trip to...
Olympic Track and Field Trials: From Eugene to Philadelphia, a Saturday to savor
As Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles warmed up for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 200m finals in Eugene, Oregon, steeplechaser James Corrigan ran in Philadelphia in his last chance to make the team. Corrigan’s race against the clock at Franklin Field was the most stark of a dramatic...
Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
The young fan went viral after taunting the Astros. A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old...
Meet Sheena Parker: Her Firm 4SYT Industries Makes Millions Every Year Cleaning Major Sports Arenas
Sheena Parker, founder and CEO of 4SYT Industries, a Black woman-owned facility maintenance company based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making waves in the industry. Her company has secured significant contracts with major venues like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, gearing up for the 2022 World Series. Parker proudly oversees 4SYT’s...
N.J. track superstar sets ANOTHER world record to reach 3rd Olympics
Incredible. Incomparable. Brilliant. The analysts on NBC seemed to run out of superlatives to describe Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on Sunday night. Maybe the best word to describe her? Olympian. Again. The Dunellen native broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles for...
Central’s Paxton Kling transfers to Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WTAJ) — Former Central baseball star Paxton Kling is coming home and has transferred from LSU to Penn State. Kling spent the past two seasons with LSU and won a National Championship in 2023. Kling had a strong freshman season at LSU where he had a slash line of .289/.390/.522 with four […]
LSU gymnastics signee Kaliya Lincoln finishes strong, in sixth halfway through US trials
LSU gymnastics signee Kaliya Lincoln started and finished strong Friday to wind up the first session of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Minneapolis in sixth place in the all-around. Lincoln is set to enroll at LSU this fall and compete for the Tigers in 2025. She finished with a...
BOYS LAX: La Salle's Brotherhood Bond Remains Strong Despite State Championship Defeat
STATE COLLEGE – One of the more debatable adages is that time heals all wounds. Although they orchestrated a fabulous season, it will take the lacrosse players from La Salle High School some time to label their 23-2 record, Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and advancement to the PIAA Class 3A state championship as a success.
My Girl EJ comes up big again at Philly
Chester, PA — My Girl EJ ensured her continued place in the discussion among top three-year-old pacing fillies with a 1:51 victory in one of three third-round prelims, totaling $148,625, of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes on Sunday (June 30) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia. My Girl EJ (Dexter Dunn)...
Meet Baseball Coach of the Year: MLB pedigree built confidence in his high school players
Jeff Manto's belief quickly turned into reality. In his second season as head coach, Manto guided Conwell-Egan to a 16-6 record (9-3 in the Philadelphia Catholic League) and the school's first-ever baseball victory in the PIAA state playoffs. That's quite a transformation from a 1-13 mark (1-10 in the PCL)...
2024 Philly Live II: Day 2 PYB Standouts (Sat., June 29)
AJ Altobelli (2025 | Union Catholic, N.J.) Although listed at just 5-10, he shows a rare ability to control the entire flow of a game. An excellent passer who created nothing but good looks for his team against a talented Archbishop Carroll (D.C). A true offensive catalyst who had one of the best first steps at the event, he always makes the right decisions and is the ideal lob partner for his 7-0 and 6-7 teammates Yaw Ansong and FK Muntari. Altobelli racked up countless assists while also showing his ability to keep defenders honest when he’s on the three point line.
Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play
Drexel University men's basketball coach Zach Spiker is figuring out how to adapt to the changing college basketball scene. Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game change around him, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Sado Sets School Record in 3000m Steeplechase
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Virginia senior Yasin Sado set the program record in the 3000m steeplechase Saturday night at the Penn Relays Summer Showcase #3 at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. Despite a fifth-place finish at the US Olympic Team Trials, Yasin...
Chestnut Hill College Bowlers Shine: Moore and McGonigal Make Philly-SIDA At-Large Team
Two members of Chestnut Hill College Women's Bowling Team, junior Eryn Moore and sophomore Kayleina McGonigal, were named to the Philly-SIDA 2023-24 Academic All-Area Women's At-Large Team. Eryn Moore and Kayleina McGonigal are among eight student athletes selected for this year's team. Moore ranks eighth in the CACC overall with...
Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Ryan Stevens customized these cleats for Bryson Stott when the Phillies played in the London Classic. Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing...
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