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Sports journalist Howard Eskin suspended from Citizens Bank Park following 'unwelcome kiss' toward Aramark employee
Longtime sports journalist Howard Eskin has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park. A spokesperson for Sports Radio WIP parent company Audacy said they learned of an unwelcome kiss by Eskin toward an Aramark employee at the ballpark.
Beloved high school football player killed in Chester shooting: 'A major loss'
CHESTER, Pa. - A school community is in shock as they mourn the tragic loss of a beloved high school student who was shot to death over the weekend. Zaheem Sabree was a rising 12th grader and football player for Chester-Upland High School. "His dedication and spirit as a member...
Big Events Like the Olympics Matter — Just Not the Way You Think
One of my favorite books about city-making is Dan Doctoroff’s account of his years as deputy mayor of New York City, Greater Than Ever. The book chronicles New York’s post-9/11 transformation, which was catalyzed in no small part by Doctoroff’s quest to host the 2012 Olympics there. The creation of Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, new stadiums for the Yankees and Mets, and more all came out of efforts for the ultimately doomed bid.
Western Wayne senior Olivia Ford captures another boxing crown in Kansas
After a nearly five-month layoff, Olivia Ford returned to the ring this past week and did so in spectacular fashion. Ford traveled to Wichita, Kansas, to compete in the 2024 National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival, which is hosted by USA Boxing. There, she posted a pair of dominating wins en route to...
Delco's very own Olympic runner Allie Wilson heads to Summer Games in Paris
WALLINGFORD, Pa. - From the running tracks of Delaware County to the international stage, Wallingford native Allie Wilson has punched her ticket to the Summer Olympics in Paris. However, before she left for Europe she laced up her running shoes with FOX 29’s Chris O’Connell. "What is it...
LOCAL HERO DAWN STALEY’S ‘ONE PHILLY AWARD’ FROM MAYOR PARKER!
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the first One Philly Award to Dawn Staley, a Philly native and coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team. “The idea is to give this award once a year on the Fourth of July to a Philadelphian who best demonstrates the qualities we seek in the Parker administration: civic-mindedness, trailblazing leadership, and a focus on serving the community,” Parker said, adding that Staley was worthy because of “her personification of Philly grit and resilience and Philly pride.”
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #26 DB, Braheem Long, Jr
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Braheem Long, Jr. Position: Defensive...
Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands...
Harrah’s re-adds Wednesdays; Way To Go Captain wins
Chester, PA – Way To Go Captain got himself into a good cover flow, then kept going strongly late to edge out Steven’s Saloon in the $12,000 pacing feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia as Wednesday (July 3) afternoon program joined the basic four-card-a-week schedule. Jack Pelling had the...
2024 Philly Live II: Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 5)
CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) The second session of Philly Live 2024 brought over 220 boys teams to the City of Brotherly Love from all over the region — Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware were well-represented, but teams from all over the Eastern seaboard came up to play in front of hundreds of college coaches.
Stillman College, Voorhees And Wilberforce Universities, Join Newly Branded HBCU Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference has officially rebranded itself and added three new institutions, Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University, to its roster. Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University have officially joined the network of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) participating in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The...
La Salle High football standout makes college choice
Word spread quickly in the college football world after rising La Salle High senior Chris Fileppo verbally committed to play at James Madison University. "Chris was a little bit of a late bloomer to the whole recruiting process," said new La Salle High head coach Brett Gordon, who starred for the Explorers at...
Still feel great about LSU here
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Stable Genius tops Philly trotting feature
Chester, PA — Stable Genius just missed as the favorite in last week’s top trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia, but this week, driver Todd McCarthy raced the Muscle Mass gelding on the lead, and the pair combined for a three-quarter-length decision over Chake in Thursday’s (July 4) $15,000 winners-over handicap trot at the southeast Pennsylvania oval.
LET’S HOPE NEW PRESIDENT JOHN FRY CAN FIX TEMPLE FOOTBALL!
John A. Fry has left Drexel to become Temple’s new president. Temple has lots of problems that need cleaning up — crime among them. But we hope the Brooklyn native who got his start in academia at Penn and has led Drexel for 14 years, is able to fix Temple sports.
GYAC 11U baseball brings home second straight Southeastern PA Cal Ripken State Tournament title
Glenside Youth Athletic Club’s 11U baseball team brought home their second consecutive Southeastern PA Cal Ripken State Tournament title after defeating South Parkland 12-1 on Tuesday, July 2. The win topped off a week which saw the Glenside Ghosts outscore their opponents 46-12 for a 5-1 record. The Ghosts...
Lenape names Megan Roeloffs as new field hockey coach
Lenape has its first new head coach since 2008 and it’s Megan Roeloffs. Roeloffs takes over after previous head coach Sarah Scannell stepped down back in November after 16 years, two sectional titles and over 110 wins. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Hall of Fame Spotlight: Gary Deetscreek
The only two-time All-America golfer in Temple history, Gary Deetscreek (1979-83) participated in three NCAA Championships, making the cut in 1982 and 1983 finishing 65th and 44th respectively. A two-time all-conference honoree, he placed fourth overall in both 1981 and 1982 while helping the Owls win the conference championship three...
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