Sports
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Radnor’s Devan Kaney Is the Latest Sports Reporter to Be Let Go
Radnor native Devan Kaney has been let go at 94WIP-FM, where she served as a co-host of a morning talk show and as a sideline reporter covering the Philadelphia Eagles. She has been at the station since 2022, co-hosting WIP’s morning show along with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie. Kaney took over as the station’s…
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Ace Pickleball Opens First Courts in Chester County at Former Furniture Store in Downingtown
National franchisor Ace Pickleball recently opened its first Chester County location, bringing 12 climate-controlled courts to a former furniture store, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new club marks the 25th location of Georgia-based Ace Pickleball, that has been launched by longtime friends and franchisees Savan Manvar, Milan Dalsania, and Mayank Jasani. Living in the Lehigh…
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Victus Sports Gears Up for Phillies Season From King of Prussia
As the Phillies break into the new season, one Montgomery County company is already in midseason form, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News. King of Prussia’s Victus Sports produces the official bat of Major League Baseball and supplies custom designs to several Phillies players, including Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, and Brandon Marsh. For the company,…
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Aldan’s Kevin McGonigle On Detroit Tigers Opening Day Roster
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle has made his major league debut at just 21 years old with the Detroit Tigers, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shortstop from Aldan was on the Tigers’ opening day roster on March 26, the start of a three-game series in San Diego against the Padres. He was the…
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We’re Just 49 Days Away From Some Great Golf in Newtown Square
The world’s best golfers will be in Newtown Square in just 49 days, descending on the Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn. “It’s really exciting knowing that you have 156 of the world’s best golfers in your backyard,” said tournament director Jackie Endsley. He expects it to be…
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Delco Swimmers Bring Home 5 Medals From PIAA Class 3A Championships
Delaware County swimmers manage to deliver a strong performance at the PIAA Class 3A Championships, earning five medals, including four for girls and one for boys, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. On the girls’ side, Springfield’s Addyson Despeaux earned a silver medal on the second day of competition, posting a 54.96 in the…
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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The stadium first opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1927. Since then, coaches and players alike has shared countless memories at the stadium. There’s Phil Martelli, who coached at Saint…
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Bonner-Prendie Named PIAA Champs for First Time in School History
Bonner-Prendie earned its first state basketball championship in school history in boys’ basketball when it beat District 3 Champ West York, 62-35, on Friday for the PIAA Class 5A title at Hershey’s Giant Center. The last time Bonner won a basketball championship was 38 years ago, in 1988, when the Friars won the Catholic League…
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Villanova Now Pays Athletes as College Sports Model Shifts
Villanova University is now directly paying some of its student athletes as part of a settlement last year of a federal class-action lawsuit over student athlete compensation, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It joins Temple, Penn State, St. Joe’s, Drexel, and La Salle. The change means that college athletes can no longer be…
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Wildcats Sought Advice From March Madness Vets to Regroup Toward NCAA Tournament
When the season started, it didn’t look like the Villanova Wildcats had a shot at the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team’s record was 2-2 after losing to Fairfield and Princeton in November, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats turned to senior forward Annie Welde and senior guard Maggie Grant for advice.…
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Holy Family Women’s Basketball Team Makes History, Wins Division II East Regional to Advance to Elite Eight
With a recent win over Daemen University in the third round of the NCAA Division II tournament, Holy Family University has made history, becoming the first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s basketball team to win the tournament’s East Regional. The Tigers advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face Indiana University of Pennsylvania…
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Harcum College Appoints CJ Scott ‘10 as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
CJ Scott ‘10 has been named the next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Scott takes over the program following the resignation of John Ball, who spent nine seasons at Harcum College, including the last four as Head Coach. Ball played a significant role in building the program and guiding the Bears through multiple…
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Here’s How Things Look for Villanova Coming Into March Madness
This year’s March Madness will see the Philly region represented by Villanova and two other Philadelphia region teams in the men’s and women’s brackets, writes Evan Macy for PhillyVoice. The 8-seeded Villanova men, a one-time Big East powerhouse, are favored in a game against 9-seeded Utah State because of their conference experience and name recognition.…
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Coatesville Basketball Star Stays Local Ahead of a Bright Future
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently ranked as the No. 3 player in the nation for the class of 2028, the Coatesville Area High School sophomore has received offers from major prep schools and…
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Wayne Native Matt Freese Eyes Goalkeeper Spot in FIFA World Cup
Wayne native Matt Freese, a former Philadelphia Union player, is looking to debut with the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as a goalkeeper this summer in the FIFA World Cup, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Freese, who grew up in Wayne and attended Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, is playing it cool. “The moment…
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Docuseries Goes Behind the Scenes at Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Justin Tupper has always been fascinated by the history and architecture of golf. With restoration underway at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia and Upper Darby, he’s been able to explore both in a new documentary that looks at the history of the course, what’s happening now, and where it’s going. The Golf Channel…
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DCCC Phantoms Baseball Team Opens Season Mar. 13
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Phantoms baseball team features a new-look group this year, with three returning players complemented by a sizable and diverse incoming class that includes Delaware County high school alumni. Returning for the Phantoms is speedster Landyn Washington, who looks to build on an outstanding 2025 campaign in which he set the…
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Ridley Park’s John Worley Kept the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Healthy
John Worley, a Ridley Park native, played a key role in the Gold Medal win of the U.S. men’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics by keeping the team in prime condition, writes Pat Gallen for CBS News Philadelphia. Worley served as the team’s athletic trainer. Worley was in Milan Cortina two weeks ago when…
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