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Kensington's Rock Ministries builds boxing foundation for Johnny Rivera and father
Pro boxing sensation Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera is being touted as the next big thing from Philly.The 18-year-old was raised in the sport -- along with his siblings Isaac and Valery -- by his father and coach, Johnny 'Rocket' Rivera.Johnny and his longtime wife Daiana have based their children's training at Kensington-based Rock Ministries, founded by another former boxer - Pastor Buddy Osborn.'Pastor Buddy' started his combat sports program more than 20 years ago to give the kids of the neighborhood an outlet away from the trauma they live through growing up in Kensington.He charges no money, no child is turned away, and the only requirement to join is participation in Bible study.Johnny's father and coach came up through the program and says it saved him from becoming a statistic.The Rock Ministries | Facebook | Instagram2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134215-739-3927Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera
Family, friends recall giving nature of CD coach Paul Hackney
A perfect example of who Paul Hackney was as a person can be summed up in his one season of being the head coach of the Cardinal Dougherty High school varsity football team. In 1994, after coach Dominic Damico resigned to take a job at McDonogh School, Dougherty hired Ryan coach Glen Galeone, who had just won his fourth straight Catholic League championship with the Raiders to take over the program.
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
Owners, Trainers Accuse Parx Racing of Not Properly Maintaining Its Turf Following Death of Several Horses
While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world, some horse owners and trainers are claiming its horse racing track turf is dangerously unmaintained after two prominent horse deaths. While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world,...
Lincoln Financial Field Stadium Guide: Full Eagles and concert schedule, seat map, hotels, parking, bag policy and more to know
Heading to a game or concert at Lincoln Financial Field? Here is everything you need to know including parking, transportation options, close hotels, clear bag policy and more.
South Jersey museum showcases one of largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world
On this edition of One Tank Trips, Action News visited a place with one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world.The DePace Sports Museum of Champions showcases some of the greatest moments in sports, both in Philadelphia and throughout the nation.From autographs to artifacts, the museum has something for everyone, no matter what sport you're most into.It's located a short drive away in Sewell, New Jersey, which is in Gloucester County.That's just over a half-hour drive away from Philadelphia.Action News Photojournalist Dan Sheridan has more in the video above.
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