Sports
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Phillies 3 Millionth Fan at Citizens Park Was a Family From Chadds Ford
For the second season in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ have had more than 3 million fans show up at Citizens Bank Park. This year’s 3 millionth fan was a family—the Spitkos from Chadds Ford, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The family was greeted by a flock of balloons and confetti when they walked…
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Sarah Woods of Garnet Valley Is a Beach Volleyball Rising Star
Garnet Valley High School junior Sarah Wood has something unique to show her friends as she starts the new school year—a Bronze Medal, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 16-year-old represented Team USA in beach volleyball in Shangluo, China. She, along with partner Sally Perez, 17, a UCLA freshman, earned the bronze at…
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Jason Kelce Debuted Last Night on ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Getting enough Jason Kelce? The former Eagles center has turned into a media mogul between his New Heights podcast with brother Travis, and his ever-increasing endorsement of products and companies. On Monday night, Kelce picked up another gig, debuting as a studio analysist on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The Haverford resident is actually still getting…
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Philadelphia Eagles Climb 2 Spots in Forbes’ Latest Ranking of NFL Franchise Valuations
After finishing last year 10th on Forbes’ ranking of National Football League team valuations, the Philadelphia Eagles have now climbed into the top eight, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now with an estimated value of $6.6 billion, its value has increased 14 percent from $158 million before the start of last season.…
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Joint Funeral Monday in Media for Beloved Hockey Brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will take place Monday, Noon, at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, reports Fox 29. The two beloved ice hockey brothers were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes in Salem County, New Jersey. A driver has been charged in connection with the accident. Though…
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Havertown Girls’ Room Gets a Surprise Phillies Makeover
Rosie McKenna, a little girl in Havertown being treated for brain cancer, was surprised Thursday with a room makeover from the Philadelphia Phillies, writes John Paul for 6abc. Rosie McKenna, 6, has had a rare form of brain cancer since she was 11 months old and has gone through 64 rounds of chemotherapy and four…
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Eagles’ Season Opener in Sao Paulo is Like The Super Bowl for Brazilian Eagles Fans
Eagles Brasil, an online community for Brazilian Eagles fans in and outside the South American nation, are eager to see the Philadelphia Eagles play their season opener in Sao Paulo, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The members’ initial reaction to the NFL’s decision to have the Eagles play in the league’s first game…
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Gritty Named the NHL Mascot of the Year Once Again
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot, has been named as the NHL Mascot of the Year now for the second time, writes Siobhan Nolan for The Hockey News. Since making his debut in 2018, Gritty has been a viral sensation. Gritty was first introduced as a creature of unidentified origin that was sleeping under the Wells…
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Villanova Loses Athletic Director Mark Jackson to Northwestern
Mark Jackson, Villanova University’s director of athletics, is leaving to take a similar position at Northwestern University, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Jackson’s nine-year tenure, Villanova saw two NCAA men’s basketball championships. Jackson’s headed the university’s athletic department since 2015 and was named vice president of the university in 2020. A transition…
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Zaheem Sabree, a Gun Shot Victim, Remembered by His Teammates
Chester High School’s football team is grieving the loss of one of their own, 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree, a victim of gun violence, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A STEM Academy Honor student who played defensive back and receiver, Sabree was shot and killed on June 30. The team now plays in his honor.…
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Bonner-Prendie’s Devon Nelson Finds a Home After PIAA Ruling
Devon Nelson did everything right on Bonner-Prendergast’s boys’ basketball team. He cheered the team on. He never missed a practice. He traveled to every away game. The only thing the 6-foot-3, 180—pound senior guard couldn’t do was play, because of a PIAA appeal ruling last December, writes Joseph Santoliquito for City of Basketball Love. The…
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Jason Kelce Said Claim His Super Bowl Ring Was Stolen Is ‘Incorrect’
Jason Kelce lost track of his 2018 Super Bowl ring during a live event in Cincinnati April 11 and believes it may have been thrown away with the trash, writes Natasha Dye for People. But the ring was not stolen, he emphasized. The 36-year-old retired NFL star and his brother, Travis Kelce, hosted a live…
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Golf with Saquon Barkley, Meet and Greet with Nick Foles: Cool Items, Experiences Available Via Eagles Radiothon
The Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank and The Green Family Foundation is now underway. Bidding will close on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All proceeds support the Eagles Autism Foundation’s mission to raise funds for innovative autism research and care programs in Philadelphia, throughout the country, and globally. This year’s auction features: As…
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Bridgeport Native Returns Home With Olympic Bronze Medal in Rugby
Bridgeport native Ariana Ramsey was recently honored with a homecoming after returning with a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA women’s rugby team, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. Her success has helped bring the very proud Montgomery County community together. “Ariana has worked so hard to get to this point and…
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Chester Born Track Star Ashton Allen Gives Football a Try With Temple Owls
Former USC track star Ashton Allen, born in Chester, has always had a love of football, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even though he won a national championship in the 4×100 with USC in 2022, he has kept his eyes on the NFL. Now, Temple football coach Stan Drayton believes Allen’s speed could…
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Delaware, New Jersey Governors Pitch for the Sixers to Build New Arena in Respective States
As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to move forward on what to do in terms of building a new arena, Delaware Governor John Carney has proposed moving the team from Philadelphia to Delaware, writes the 6abc digital team. In a recent Twitter/X post, Carney posted: “Hey @sixers, if you’re looking outside of Philly, let’s build your…
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Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club Set to Host Prestigious Truist-sponsored PGA Event in Spring 2025
The Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown will host a PGA event next spring, writes Erik Spangburg and Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. North Carolina-based Truist Financial Corp. will replace Wells Fargo as the main sponsor of the event in 2024. The bank has a strong presence in the Philadelphia area and ranks No.…
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Springtown Equestrian Caroline Pamukcu Returns from Paris Olympics with High Hopes
Springtown resident Caroline Pamukcu, fresh off her return from the 2024 Paris Olympics, is wasting no time getting back to work, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bucks County native and her horse, HSH Blake, competed fiercely in the eventing category, an equestrian triathlon. However, the U.S. team narrowly missed a…
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