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Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 67: Milan Jernigan, Upper Darby HS
Coaches comment: Milan is currently one of the most electrifying players on our team. He has the ability to make big plays when necessary, and his drive to compete and win sets him apart, making him one of the most exciting players in our league. I look forward to seeing him continue his success from last year and have an even more productive season.
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Spirit wins 2-1 over Chivas de Guadalajara in 2024 Summer Cup
The Washington Spirit kicked off the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a win. They defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 2-1 on Sunday at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. At press time, the Spirit leads Group D with three points. All the National Women’s Soccer League teams in this Group have collected points.
Rowers descend on the Schuylkill River for the Philadelphia Youth Regatta
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The largest one day sprint regatta in the country is taking place on the Schuylkill River Saturday.Rowers from high schools around the country are taking part in the Schuylkill Navy Philadelphia Youth Regatta.There are 52 teams - 650 boats - and more than 3,000 athletes competing.The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and more than twice the size of the Dad Vail Regatta.Organizers say it's a big undertaking to host such a large regatta."This is essentially a stadium, it is a sports stadium we are going to have a huge...
Goetz, McCarty surge into lead after third round of Price Cutter Charity Championship
SPRINGFIELD--For golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour, you'd think there'd be far less pressure to play well once they make it to the weekend. But that's where assuming gets you in trouble. KOLR10's Dan Lucy recaps "moving day" at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Texas native Cooper Dossey teed off...
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Maximus Miki strong again, winning Philly feature
Chester, PA — The Always B Miki gelding Maximus Miki was ready for a maximum performance despite being away 22 days, winning the $14,000 fast-class handicap pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday afternoon (July 21) in 1:50.1. Corey Callahan got away third with “Miki” as South Beach Star (Simon...
Philly residents petition to enhance biker safety after CHOP doctor’s tragic accident
Philadelphia residents are asking for change after a tragic accident claimed the life of a resident at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. According to a petition started on Change.org, residents are urging the ‘Avenue of the Arts’ to enhance biker safety. Just one day after its start, the petition has already received over 1,000 signatures […]
Philadelphia children set a goal for soccer skills with Athletic Club of Fairhill
The "Futbol is Life" skills camp was held at The Shipley School, setting a goal for Philadelphia children.The Athletic Club of Fairhill hopes to introduce soccer to children who may want to pursue it in their future educational journey."We want to provide academic opportunities to kids in our neighborhood through a sport like soccer...'Futbol is Life' is our annual soccer camp. The idea was to get kids from North Philly into a place that they may have never been to," said President of AC Fairhill, Dominique Landry.The event is hosted at various schools such as The Shipley School, to showcase an institution kids could strive to attend.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Diamond gems: Presenting 2024 All-Main Line softball teams
The 2024 Main Line high school softball scene featured some championship teams, led by undefeated Episcopal Academy (20-0, Inter-Ac champions), Haverford High (18-2, Central League champions) and Friends’ Central (12-2, undefeated Friends Schools League champions). The All-Main Line high school softball teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main...
Philadelphians to root for at the Paris Olympics
Opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics in Paris are one week from today, and there are plenty of hometown athletes to keep an eye on.The big picture: 35 Olympians from Pennsylvania will compete in the games, including a handful from Philadelphia.Several more will compete in the Paralympics, which begin Aug. 26.By the numbers: We have the fifth-most competitors in the country behind California, Florida, Texas and Illinois.Here are a few athletes and events to watch:Joel Embiid: Men's basketballThe seven-time All-Star is coming off one of his best seasons, which was interrupted by a meniscus tear that doomed his chances...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Union II see unbeaten run conclude at New York City FC II
Eddy Davis netted his 10th goal of the season but two goals late from the hosts saw Philadelphia Union II’s three-game winning streak end by a 2-1 scoreline at New York City FC II. With the first team in the midst of two games in three days there were...
Temple University Students Head to Paris for Unique Olympic Coverage
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Natalie Koranda, a senior communications major at Temple University, never imagined she would study abroad. “For student journalists, we rarely get to study abroad because that means that we have to give up opportunities here in the home market,” Koranda said. “That is what I think makes this opportunity to go to Paris even more special.”
Temple will visit Boston College to start home-and-home series
The Temple men's basketball team will visit Boston College on Nov. 15, according to the schedule posted on BC's athletic department website. The Friday night game will be Temple's first against the Eagles since the 2003 National Invitation Tournament and its first at Conte Forum since 1992. The on-off-and-on matchup...
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