Sports
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Chester County’s United Sports and YSC Sports Sold to Out-of-State Youth Sports Operator
United Sports Training Center in Downingtown and YSC Sports in Wayne have a new owner in Indiana-based Capacity Sports Group, which operates youth sports programs and manages sports venues, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both transactions while separate, were completed on April 13, and financial terms were not disclosed. Opened in 1999 and expanded in 2008, United Sports has become one…
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Cobbs Creek Dedicates Lincoln Financial Center as Golf Season Opens
The Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby has opened the Lincoln Financial Center, officially starting its first full season of golf, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PGA Tour winner Chris Gotterup and former Eagles center Jason Kelce hit the inaugural tee shots for the official grand opening on Monday…
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Drexel Hill Little League Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
Drexel Hill Little League honored the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues with a special ceremony at the Dermond Recreation Area Park last week, writes Kerri Corrado for CBS News. “These kids are out here learning not just about Jackie, but the Philadelphia Stars, the Hilldale Club, Birmingham Black Barrons, Indianapolis Clowns,” said…
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Cardinal O’Hara Grad Lives Out Baseball Dream — Banana Ball Style — at Citizens Bank Park
Playing major league ball was a dream of pitcher Joe Sperone, a Broomall native and Cardinal O’Hara graduate, writes Brian Seltzer for KYW Newsradio. He never got to the major leagues, but he played some banana ball this past weekend at Citizens Bank Park. As far as he and his father are concerned, it was…
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Backed by C&N, Family-Run Pine Valley Pickleball Brings New Courts and Community Focus to Philadelphia
A new indoor pickleball facility in Northeast Philadelphia is nearing its debut, bringing with it a story that extends beyond the sport’s rapid growth to include decades of business evolution and a long-standing relationship with a trusted financial partner. Pine Valley Pickleball, a nine-court indoor facility developed by Allen Supowitz and operated alongside his sons…
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Daughter of Former MLB Catcher Ranks as No. 1 Lacrosse Player in the Country
Riley Davis, daughter of Malvern Prep alum and baseball star Ben Davis, is carrying on her family’s tradition of athletic stardom as the no. 1 lacrosse player in the country, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Major outlets named Davis, currently a junior at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, as the nation’s…
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Villanova Grad Pope Leo XIV to Welcome Wildcats as They Open Season in Rome
Villanova will begin the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons in Rome with a doubleheader matchup against Notre Dame, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox will carry the men’s game nationally at 9:30 a.m., with the women’s matchup scheduled to air at noon on FS1. The two universities were granted a special waiver…
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Bonner-Prendie’s Kevin McGonigle OKs $150M Tigers Contract
Former Bonner-Prendergast infielder Kevin McGonigle has agreed to an 8-year, $150M contract with the Detroit Tigers, reports the Associated Press, as published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 21-year-old had four hits during his major league debut with the Tigers on March 26. He has gone on to hit .311 with one home run, eight RBIs,…
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Jason Kelce’s Masters Role Draws Backlash from Golf Purists
After transitioning to broadcasting with ESPN three years ago, former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce was largely focused on the NFL before he branched out into other sports, including making his golf broadcasting debut at a TGL event last month, writes Matt Audilet for Men’s Journal. The Haverford resident is now set to continue his…
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WilmU One-on-One: Dr. Matt Wilson Discusses Leading the NCAA’s Faculty Athletics Representatives Association
Dr. Matt Wilson’s commitment to student-athletes extends beyond Wilmington University — as President of the Faculty Athletics Representatives Association within the NCAA, he’s an advocate on the national stage. Wilson serves as a Director and Professor in the College of Education and Liberal Arts and holds an Ed.D in Higher Education leadership and Innovation from the University. Q. Congratulations on your new…
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Here’s How You Can Win Free Tickets to the PGA Championship
Pennsylvanians can enter to win free tickets to the practice sessions of the 2026 PGA Championship taking place May 11, 12, and 13 at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. The free tickets are courtesy of a partnership between Visit PA and the PGA of America. Visit Delco is hosting the giveaway, reports Laura…
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‘Go Birds,’ This Artemis II Astronaut is a Proud Philly Sports Fan
Astronaut Christina Koch, who has been on the recent Artemis II mission to the moon, is a major Philadelphia sports fan and shows off her fandom regardless of how far from Earth she is, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, Koch has posted pictures of herself watching Philadelphia Eagles games from…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Teams Up to Change MLB Bat Design
King of Prussia bat-making company, Victus Sports, is making major moves as baseball’s latest equipment innovation gains traction across the sport, according to a press release. Victus, alongside parent company Marucci Sports, has entered a multi-year agreement with Axe Bat to expand Axe Handle Technology across its wood bat lineup. The partnership builds on Victus’…
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Cobbs Creek Foundation Joins GAP to Promote Youth Programs
The Cobbs Creek Foundation and GAP have joined forces on a project at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Upper Darby and Philadelphia that reimagines the public golf course as a hub for learning, career pathways, and community building, writes Miklos Breitner for the Golf Business Monitor. Through a cohesive campus experience, the partnership will…
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Haverford Hawks Host Finnish Players in 30-Year Tournament Tradition
The Haverford Hawks are keeping a 30-year tradition going by hosting the Finland-USA Exchange Tournament this weekend at the Skatium in Havertown, reports Jennifer Lee for Fox 29. Forty-one youth hockey players from Helsinki, Finland, will compete. The players stay with local families for 10 days, with the three-day tournament wrapping up the week. The…
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John Camp, Aston Native and UGA Hockey Coach, to Guide Team USA
Aston native John Camp, head hockey coach at the University of Georgia, is set to lead a USA All-Star team in an international junior tournament in Europe, writes Marcus Greaves for 11 Alive. Three UGA players will be participating. It will be the first time in Europe for many of the players. Camp, whose team…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Talks Prioritizing Fan Experience for Future Stadium
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ lease at Lincoln Financial Field is set to expire in 2032, so Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is being deliberate as he explores various options in regards to what comes next, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As of now, the team is conducting “exploratory research” on the possibility of a new…
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Hank Nichols, Retired Villanova Professor, Basketball Referee Remembered
Retired Villanova professor and Hall of Fame basketball referee Dr. Hank Nichols was remembered this week. The former St. Davids resident who set the standards for officials nationwide died March 27 at age 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Nichols “not only improved the profession of officiating but improved the game of…
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