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West Philadelphia basketball coach looks to community for support
A West Philadelphia dad's basketball drills led to coaching a group of neighborhood kids competitively.Now, he's seeking a rebound of support to keep under-resourced kids shooting for success and the program running.Tevin Whitehead started with simple basketball drills to help his kids improve their skills on the court.Within weeks, the initiative swelled into 27 kids showing up to hoop at Miller Court.Now, Whitehead -- who runs an AAU team out of his own pocket -- is looking for help.You can get more information on the AAU team on their Instagram.Action News has more on his inspiring story in the video above.
PA-sired freshman trotting misses shine at Philly
Chester, PA â Two-year-old trotting fillies came to Harrahâs Philadelphia Wednesday (July 17) afternoon for the second preliminary rounds of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes and Pennsylvania Stallion Series, and the biggest newsmaker was the sire Greenshoe, who fathered both winners in the Sire Stakes competition and also two of the successful Stallion Series fillies.
UPDATED: Patriot graduate Kevin Warunek will sign with Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Warunek didnât care if the moment was near the end of the three-day, 20-round draft. If a Major League Baseball team felt he warranted a pick, the 2021 Patriot High School graduate was grateful. âIf itâs day three, two or one, it doesnât matter,â Warunek said. âI heard...
Philadelphia 5, New England 1
Philadelphia32â5 First Half_1, Philadelphia, Baribo, 4 (Martinez), 29th minute; 2, Philadelphia, Glesnes, 1 (Wagner), 39th; 3, Philadelphia, Baribo, 5 (Uhre), 44th. Second Half_4, New England, Harkes, 1 (Bajraktarevic), 50th; 5, Philadelphia, Baribo, 6 (Wagner), 52nd; 6, Philadelphia, Sullivan, 3 (Glesnes), 84th. Goalies_New England, Aljaz Ivacic, Earl Edwards Jr.; Philadelphia,...
Bariboâs hat trick powers Union past Revs
Tai Baribo netted his first hat trick to lead Philadelphia Union to a resounding 5-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. It was a breakout first half performance for the Boys in Blue as Baribo scored twice before the break while defender Kai Wagner connected with Jakob Glesnes for a thundering finish off a corner. Baribo opened the scoring for the Union just before the half hour mark, directing a cross from Jack Elliott in the middle of the box. Ten minutes later Philly doubled its lead on the Glesnes goal while Baribo made it 3-0 for the Boys in Blue with a counter attacking finish set up by Mikael Uhre and Alejandro Bedoya. The visiting Revs got on the board in the 50th minute but Baribo quickly re-established the Unionâs three goal advantage with the completion of the hat trick. Wagner was locked in on both sides of the contest, setting up three of the Unionâs four goals to move within one assist of tying Union Ring of Honoree Sebastien Le Toux for the most in club history.
Chew Playground Unveils New Mural Honoring Late Point Breeze Native, Former NBA Player Rasual Butler
Point Breeze native, the late Rasual Butler, has been honored with a new mural at Chew Playground. The former NBA player spent countless hours playing at the very playground growing up. The late Rasual Butler, South Philadelphia native and former NBA player, has been honored with a new mural at...
1989 La Salle College grad takes home 9 medals from Transplant Games, 2019 grad wins Temple Challenge Cup
La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor shared that two alumni recently recorded major athletic accomplishments. Mike McGettigan, Class of 1989 (pictured above and below), a four-year swimmer for the Explorers, won nine medals (five gold) at the Transplant Games in Birmingham, Alabama after undergoing a liver transplant in 2022.
Royals Receive "No Place for Hate" Distinction
Black Rock Middle School has earned the "No Place for Hate" distinction for the 2023-24 school year from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a program that recognizes schools for their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. To receive the "No Place for Hate" designation, the Royals had to complete the...
Museum shows many Delco athletes were peers of national greats
Hoping to introduce the legions of world-class Delaware County athletes to people who simply might not know about them, the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDCM), 301 Iven Ave., Wayne, has created a name-association game, comparing some local names to other athletic personalities that went on to fame throughout the past century.
La Salle Mourns the Passing of Former Men's Basketball Star Joe Bryant
La Salle University Athletics is saddened by the loss of men's basketball legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, who passed away on Monday morning. Bryant, the father of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, who passed away in 2020, was a star player at La Salle from 1973-75. He was a key member of the 1975 East Coast Conference Championship team, earning the Explorers an NCAA Tournament berth.
Former Record-Setting Lancer Raider Tello Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
Raider Tello, an All-American from the 2022 Pasadena City College baseball team, has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies today. Tello was an ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest Region Second Team selection in a brilliant 2024 season playing for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Tello is the...
Power the Next 100 Podcasts: Virginia Burns, Womenâs Swimming
Womenâs Swimming and Diving | July 17, 2024 PHILADELPHIA â Virginia Burns Câ18 joins Alanna Shanahan to reflect on her time as a Penn womenâs swimming standout, what sheâs been doing since graduation and some of her fondest memories as a Quaker. Find all Power the Next 100 podcasts here and listen to this episode below, or on Spotify or Amazon Music . Power the Next 100 is the recently announced Division-wide fundraising initiative focused on womenâs varsity athletics . Penn celebrated its 100 th year of womenâs athletics in 2021 and Power the Next 100 will serve as theâŠ
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