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2nd Golfer, Jordan Spieth, Joins Tiger Woods in Backing Cobbs Creek Project
A rendering of the TGR Learning Lab planned for the Cobbs Creek Golf Course as part of the $100 million restoration project. Tiger Woods has been joined by professional golfer Jordan Spieth in backing a $150 million restoration and expansion of the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal.
UConn football overcomes Temple on final play, stays undefeated at home
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football stole a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday, defeating Temple 29-20 on the game’s final play. With the win, UConn remains undefeated at home this season, moving to 4-0 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in 2024. After...
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arena
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s. Instead of 40,000 cheering fans, the squeals of young children now fill the playground at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, which opened in 2007.
Overbrook, Clayton produce a rare outcome in high school football
PINE HILL – Overbrook quarterback Teriq Moore said he could have played all afternoon if it resulted in his team celebrating a victory. Clayton head coach John Chamberlain told his players he didn’t know what to even say or how to act. And there was no way he knew what the ramifications...
Our Mean 15 selections for Week 5 South Jersey field hockey action
Each week, we choose our favorite field hockey performances from across South Jersey’s five leagues and their 13 divisions. Congratulations to Pheobe Alward of Schalick, who won 46.5% of the vote to win last week. Kenzie Ricci of Haddon Township finished in second place and Gateway's Emma Mason was third. ...
Talamore Country Club Gets a Sister Golf Course in North Carolina
Owner of Ambler's Talamore Country Club, Bob Levy Jr., purchased Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, North Carolina, with plans to improve. Bob Levy Jr., a local businessman and owner of two country clubs in the Philadelphia suburbs, is expanding his portfolio with the acquisition of Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, North Carolina, reports Ben Tobin and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
South Jersey Mean 15 football rankings following Week 5
Just as the fall chill is beginning to set in on Friday nights, the action on the field is beginning to heat up. As the drive for the postseason cranks up, the South Jersey Gridiron Gang presents its latest Mean 15 rankings. ...
Prepping for Preps '24-25: Northeast High (Boys)
–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2023-24 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)
NLDS Game 1 loss for the Phillies and Halloween costume ideas
Happy Sunday First State. Ok so maybe this is not the result Philly fans wanted in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Hopefully, they can rebound today as they take on the Mets at home, with the first pitch at 4:08 p.m. It is hard to believe Halloween is only a few...
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