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Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
PA-sired freshman trotting misses shine at Philly
Chester, PA – Two-year-old trotting fillies came to Harrah’s 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.
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.
Franchise-record 8 All-Stars reflection of what Phillies have done, not what they want to be
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Having a franchise-record and MLB-high eight All-Stars is a reflection of what the Philadelphia Phillies have done so far this season, not what they expect to be when it is all done. Especially after how they finished each of the last two seasons. “Our goal...
Baribo’s 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 Union’s 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 Union’s four goals to move within one assist of tying Union Ring of Honoree Sebastien Le Toux for the most in club history.
UPDATED: Patriot graduate Kevin Warunek will sign with Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Warunek didn’t 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. “If it’s day three, two or one, it doesn’t matter,” Warunek said. “I heard...
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...
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies Select Indiana Outfielder Carter Mathison in 2024 MLB Draft
With the 162nd pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Carter Mathison, an outfielder who hit 42 home runs in 182 career games at Indiana.
Philadelphia 5, New England 1
Philadelphia32—5 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,...
Power the Next 100 Podcasts: Virginia Burns, Women’s Swimming
Women’s Swimming and Diving | July 17, 2024 PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Burns C’18 joins Alanna Shanahan to reflect on her time as a Penn women’s swimming standout, what she’s 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 women’s varsity athletics . Penn celebrated its 100 th year of women’s athletics in 2021 and Power the Next 100 will serve as the…
Raise a future Olympian at The Little Gym
The Olympic Games kick off in Paris next week and many kids will be looking up to all the amazing athletes who come across the screen. One sport in particular, gymnastics, has a profound impact on child development. Parker Wilson from The Little Gym of Ardmore joined PHL17 with the “Fab Four” movements that can […]
Spencer selected by Philadelphia Phillies in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State left-hander Jared Spencer was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Spencer (Pick: 432) marks the 17th Indiana State baseball player drafted since 2014 and 93rd Sycamore to be taken in the MLB Draft since 1965. He joins fellow draftees Randal Diaz (Washington Nationals - 5th Round, Pick 141) and Luke Hayden (Cincinnati Reds – 8th Round, Pick 239) as the third Sycamore picked on over the three-day draft.
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...
Germantown Academy alum picked up by Boston Red Sox in MLB Draft
Alex Bouchard, a 2021 graduate of Germantown Academy High School in Fort Washington, was selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 417th overall pick in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 16. Bouchard, a right-handed pitcher, spent his freshman season at Dickinson College...
@BlackBearLC boys’, girls’ tryouts moved to Thursday due to inclement weather
Black Bear Lacrosse Club based in Collegeville, PA has moved its Boys Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 (11th to 7th grade) teams to Thursday July 18th at Perkiomen Valley High School on their Baseball Turf Field due to the severe weather expected Wednesday Evening times listed below.
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