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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.
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
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...
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Street cleaning update; 76ers big three; Drexel-Salus merger | Morning roundup
Philly’s street-cleaning blitz rolls into summer. The city says it has cleaned 5,000 blocks, with 13,000 more to go in its street-cleaning blitz and Mayor Parker’s Clean & Green Initiative. BP’s Meir Rinde reports that reactions have varied. The impact, residents say, varies from quickly sweeping up...
Livvy Dunne’s Athletic Future Still Up In The Air: ‘I Haven’t Decided Yet’
Popular LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne may have a fifth year of eligibility left, but she still hasn’t decided what she is going to do next. The 21-year-old already has already been a part of LSU’s first NCAA Gymnastics Championship, a lucrative career as an influencer, and a boyfriend in Paul Skenes who is also a […] The post Livvy Dunne’s Athletic Future Still Up In The Air: ‘I Haven’t Decided Yet’ appeared first on BroBible.
2024 Philly Live II: High School Notebook (Pt. 2)
Caleb Shapiro (@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.
Mike Doyle Elevated to Assistant Coach
PHILADELPHIA –Longtime La Salle men's basketball staffer Mike Doyle , who is entering his sixth season at La Salle, has been named the newest assistant coach of the La Salle men's basketball program, head coach Fran Dunphy announced on Tuesday. This is Doyle 's second promotion in four years. "For six years, Mike has demonstrated exceptional dedication to La Salle basketball," Dunphy said. "I have no doubt he will excel as a bench coach for our program." Doyle had spent the last three seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Explorers. In this role, he played a lead...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 49: Chase Smith, Plymouth Whitemarsh HS
Coaches Comments: Chase will be a 3 year starter for us at Corner this year. He is a 6’1 170lb DB who is physical, fast and has great ball skills. He is a sure tackler in open space and can lock up team’s best receivers in man. He’s got great playmaking ability when the ball is in the air.
Ryan Henry Joins Professional Ranks With New York Rise
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Villanova softball alumna Ryan Henry has broken into the professional ranks, signing a contract with the New York Rise of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. "I'm really grateful to be playing, it's so cool to be getting back into softball which is something I never thought...
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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