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New Avelo routes, free Phish tickets, cucumber recall
TGIF, Small Wonder. Welcome to the weekend. Good news. Today is expected to be a high of 84 degrees with sunny skies and less humidity. And tomorrow? Still beautiful – 87 and mostly sunny. The Phillies play the Guardians at 6:40 p.m. tonight. ...
West Nile in chickens, Delaware at Olympics, random acts of kindness
Good morning, First State! Enjoy your day of rest … and if it is decidedly not a day you are able to rest, I hope it’s still a good one. One thing’s for sure, it will be a hot one. Temps are expected to hit 90 today in the Wilmington area with no rain...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Middletown shuts down Massachusetts team in LL Senior League softball regional final
WORCESTER, Mass. – The runs were flowing from the start of Wednesday's Senior League Softball East Regional championship game. After scoring four runs through the first two innings, it looked like the District 4 all-stars may have been ready to overwhelm the stars from Middletown, Delaware. ...
Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
Renegades drop third game of series 5-2
Wilmington, Del. (July 26, 2024) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 5-2 on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Jace Avina led off the game with a single and Jared Serna doubled to put runners at second and third. Two batters later, Antonio Gomez drove in Avina with an RBI single to give the Renegades a 1-0 lead.
Registration open for Victory Events Liberty Rising youth tournament on Oct. 20
Registration is open for the Victory Events Liberty Rising elite youth tournament on Oct. 20 at Suburu Park’s WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester. Liberty Rising is Victory’s elite youth summer tournament. Last summer, 85 youth teams such as Burning River, Team Minnesota, SweetLax, 3d Garden State, BBL, NJ Riot, True, Jersey Thunder, HEADstrong, and more headed to Liberty Rising for an exciting weekend of lacrosse. Victory then launched Liberty Rising Autumn Challenge as an opportunity for elite teams in the Mid-Atlantic to test themselves this fall.
Southwind Banshee decisive winner at Philly
Chester, PA — Southwind Banshee was ruthless in the $13,500 trotting feature on Thursday (July 25) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, in control at every fractional pole en route to a new mark of 1:53.3. Tim Tetrick, who furthered his lead in the local drivers’ standings with five wins on...
Preview: Spirit to defend its top spot in Group D of Summer Cup against NJ/NY Gotham FC
Chester, Pa. (07/26/2024) – The Washington Spirit will face NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday evening in the second match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage for both sides. The match begins at 6:00 p.m. EDT at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Three PA natives set to make 2024 Olympic debut in rowing on Saturday
PARIS, IDF — With rowing competitions set to begin this Saturday morning at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, three members of the team are Pennsylvania natives. The list includes Justin Best, Michael Grady and Nick Mead. Best is an American rower from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He competed in the...
Brandywine Valley SPCA offering $24 adoption special to celebrate Olympics
In lockstep with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Brandywine Valley SPCA is launching a $24 adoption special for all adult animals at all Brandywine Valley SPCA campuses and adoption events. Anything you can do to promote this would be helpful! I have attached a flier and social square. If you need anything else, please let me know!
Softball Announces Addition of transfer Gracie Jacobs
NEWARK, Del. - University of Delaware softball announced the addition of transfer Gracie Jacobs. "Gracie is a great addition to our program! She will give us depth in the outfield and will help us score runs with her speed," head coach Jen Steele said. "Most importantly, her values align with our program goals and she will not only elevate us on the field, but in the locker room as well. I can't wait to see her in the Blue and Gold for her final two years."
Baseball Welcomes Chris Bresnahan as New Recruiting Coordinator
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware program announces the addition of Chris Bresnahan to the Blue Hens baseball coaching staff. Head Coach Greg Mamula confirmed that Bresnahan will take on the role of Recruiting Coordinator, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record in collegiate baseball.
Baseball receives 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
NEWARK, Del. - The University of Delaware baseball team received the American Baseball Coaches of America (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence award, the organization announced on Wednesday. UD was among over 800 member college and high school programs from across the country that have received the award, which is presented by...
Men’s Golf Has Four Earn Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar Honors
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware men's golf program had four student-athletes named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America on Thursday. Sparky Ariyachatvakin earned his third career honor while Jack Halleron received his second selection and both Casper Nerpin and Egor Zubov were selected for the first time.
Women’s Lacrosse Garnered IWLCA Academic Honor Roll and Academic Squad Honors
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Widener women's lacrosse puts four on IWLCA Academic Honor Roll and earns team award. The IWLCA awards student-athletes across all divisions who are a junior or higher Academic Honor Roll. The qualification to be recognized is a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater. Division III saw 1,125 student-athletes named to the Academic Honor Roll from 201 institutions across the country.
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