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Philadelphia Phillies Remember Roy Halladay’s Classy Gesture After Perfect Game
On May 29, 2010, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay pitched the MLB’s 20th perfect game. After accomplishing the feat, Halladay set out to buy gifts for the team’s players, personnel, and staff to celebrate the moment. Halladay would enlist Frank Coppenbarger, who served as the team’s director of team travel and clubhouse services, to…
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SAP in Newtown Square a Ryder Cup Worldwide Partner,
SAP has signed a new agreement to become a Worldwide Partner to The Ryder Cup, according to Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America. SAP, with its American headquarters in Newtown Square, is a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. It will provide technologies to enhance the Ryder Cup experience for fans.…
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Cornell’s 48-Year Lacrosse Slump Ends With Help From Radnor’s Ryan Goldstein
Cornell University won its first national lacrosse championship in 48 years with some help from Ryan Goldstein of Radnor Township, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sophomore attacker helped them take a 13-10 victory over Maryland for the national championship. The Radnor High School graduate spent Memorial Day weekend at the NCAA men’s…
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One of Baseball’s Earliest Stars Spent a Season in Delaware County
The contract to play semi-pro ball in Upland was too lucrative to pass up for Frank “Home Run” Baker, an underpaid player for the Philadelphia Athletics. Baker played one season for the semi-pro Delaware County team back in 1915, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. At the time, he was one of the…
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Local Vendors Sought for PGA Championship at Aronimink in Newtown Square
Local businesses are invited to help out at the 2026 PGA Championship next year at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. Vendors are needed in 19 service categories, but the June 3 deadline to apply is approaching fast. The PGA VendorMatch program gives local businesses a…
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The Tush Push is Here to Stay As NFL Falls Two Votes Short of Proposed Ban
Over the past few seasons, there has been a lot of talk about the tush push and why it should be banned from the NFL. A recent vote among all 32 NFL team owners confirms that the play will instead survive, writes Conor Orr for Sports Illustrated. Months ago, the Green Bay Packers submitted a…
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Limo Driver’s Life Changed by Chance Encounter With Eagle Brian Dawkins
Limo driver Ashley Shumba had a life-changing experience after Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins became his passenger in June 2022 at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Shumba, an African immigrant, had no idea who Dawkins was, but the former Eagles safety was so intrigued by Shumba’s life story that he…
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St. Joseph’s Hires Former Penn Basketball Coach as Assistant Coach
Former Penn men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue has been hired by St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange and will join the staff as associate head coach, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donahue, who was dismissed earlier this year after nine seasons at Penn, will replace former associate head coach Justin Scott on the…
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Benchmark School in Media Brings Philadelphia Union SWAG to Students
Benchmark School in Media is partnering with Philadelphia Union to bring SWAG to its students, reports Kyrstle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. The SWAG program introduces kids to soccer with the goal of developing future professional soccer players who will hopefully one day play for the Union. There are currently 2,000 young Philadelphia athletes…
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Jason Kelce in Retirement, Reflects on the Vital Importance of Family
In retirement, Jason Kelce is discovering what matters most in life, writes Aiden Kauffman for Yahoo! Sports. The former Philadelphia Eagles legend divides his post-NFL retirement time between his new ESPN career and family. Family was on his mind after the entire Kelce clan gathered over Mother’s Day weekend. “It’s special when we all…
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Five Montgomery County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Top 25 for Student Athletes
Pennsylvania boasts a legendary athletic legacy, with generations of elite competitors across every major sport – from football and basketball powerhouses to Olympic champions and beyond – cementing the state’s reputation as one of the nation’s greatest hubs for athletic talent, writes Joe Spears for USA TODAY. Over the decades, the state’s high schools have…
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Two Chester County High Schools Ranked as the Best for Student Athletes
A recent study has found that two of the best Pennsylvania high schools for student athletes are local to Chester County, writes Joe Spears for USA Today High School Sports. Niche, an academic resource database, included Conestoga High School and Downingtown West High School in the list of the twenty-five best schools for student athletes…
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Haverford Area Y Opens State-of-the-Art Gymnastics Facility
The Haverford Area YMCA has opened a $1 million state-of-the-art 11,000 square-foot gymnastics center at 4 Raymond Drive, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The facility, which occupies two warehouses, will accommodate more than 700 young athletes, including 50 members of the Haverford Gymnastics team. It also has a dance space, a mezzanine, and plenty…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles and now host to the Penn Relays as well as Penn’s football, track and field, and lacrosse teams, is being eyed by NASCAR as a potential race venue. Last year,…
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Aston Native Ava Franz Calmer but Passionate About Villanova Softball
Ava Franz has experienced it all during her four years with Villanova’s softball team, one of the top programs in the Big East, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The senior shortstop has gone from third base to second to shortstop. “[Franz] has played almost every infield position,” Villanova head coach Bridget Orchard said.…
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Two Eagles Fans Make Special Trophy for Super Bowl LII and LIX
Two local Eagles fans showed their support for the team with their creativity and a lot of duct tape, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. To celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII and LIX wins, friends Michael Howanski and James Knox decided to create replicas of the Lombardi trophy using duct tape. Howanski, who currently lives…
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Still Mourning Loss of Teammate, Spring-Ford Area High School Baseball Team Surprised by Act of Kindness from Opponents
Spring-Ford Area High School’s baseball team, still mourning the loss of a teammate, was surprised by an act of kindness from their opponents, according to a staff report from 6abc. The moment occurred before the start of the game between Norristown and Spring-Ford’s baseball teams this week. The players from Norristown gave their opponents bracelets…
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Newtown-Edgmont Angels Get Quality Time With the Phillies
The Newtown-Edgmont Angels, a Delco Little League senior challenger team, got up close with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night at the Phillies-Marlins game at Citizens Bank Park, writes Nighel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm found out about the Angels through his agent, who’s worked with the team for years. When Strahm…
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