Sports
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Neumann-Goretti’s Eric Gentry, One of Most Unique Defenders in College Football, Turned His Imposing Height into His Greatest Strength
By his junior year at Neuman-Goretti High in Philadelphia, USC linebacker Eric Gentry grew to an impressive height of 6 feet 6, writes Ryan Kartje for the Los Angeles Times. His weight took a bit longer to catch up, and the young player soon found himself struggling to feel comfortable in his own body. However,…
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Francesca Shuda of Media Rolls Over Boys’ Turf in Skateboarding
Francesca Shuda from Media is aiming her skateboard at the Olympics, so she’s lobbying for more skateparks in the region as she challenges what has traditionally been a boys’ sport, writes Noah Zuker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She’s a very determined little lady,” said Gloria Haag who runs the annual Queen of the Park contest…
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Firstrust Evaluators of Credit Risk Undertake Risky Venture for Charity: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Post-Thanksgiving, Firstrust Bank professionals are getting back to work after a long weekend. Two, however, are still away from their desks. And they’re about to get farther, as they depart today for a fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The intrepid adventurers are Michael Dinda, executive vice president and commercial banking division manager,…
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Eagles Superfan, 88, Back on Twitter With Celebration Dance
Eagles superfan Marybelle Alston, 88, formerly from Wayne, took to dancing on Twitter once again after the Eagle’s win over the Colts Sunday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In an appropriate Philadelphia sports tie-in, she danced to the Phillie’s unofficial anthem, “Dancing on My Own”. Alston became a Twitter sensation last May…
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Kyle Neptune Keeps It in the Family as He Steps Out of Jay Wright’s Shadow
Going above and beyond seems to be in Kyle Neptune’s upbringing. When Villanova’s new men’s basketball coach was a kid, he had to write a book report on one of three topics. Neptune’s mom made him do one on all three, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. It was all about being out of…
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Pennsylvania Sports Betting Expected to Peak Next Year Around $8 Billion Annual Handle
This year could be the last where the sports betting market in Pennsylvania records major growth, as it is expected to plateau close to $8 billion annually in 2023, writes Chris Imperiale for PlayPennsylvania. Currently, the Keystone State is seeing a healthy boost in betting volume spurred on by the best NFL start for sportsbooks…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Surprises Tailgaters at Monday’s Game
Some Delco fans had a chance to tailgate with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie at a recent Lincoln Financial Field game, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6abc. These faithful fans along with those living outside of Delaware County showed up before sunrise Monday and tailgated the entire day away before the late-night Eagles-Washington Commanders game. Fans appreciated…
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Villanova’s Best Cross-Country Runner Could Have Been a Shepherd
His grandmother knew the importance of education and it’s what kept Haftu Strintzos from a life as a shepherd, becoming instead an NCAA-All-American, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Strintzos is a Villanova University graduate, a top distance runner for the Wildcats and one of the most successful cross-country runners in Villanova history. He…
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Eagles Win!
Sunday evening, the Philadelphia Eagles vanquished Tom Brady and the storied New England Patriots 41-33 in Minneapolis to notch their first ever Super Bowl victory! This morning, thats all that matters. Here’s how various media outlets saw the Eagles performance Sunday evening (highlights are added for effect): Zach Berman writing for philly.com: This night will be…
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Can Wildcats Still Make the Cut As a ‘Blue Blood’ Program?
With Jay Wright retired and Kyle Neptune now coach of the Villanova Wildcats, Pennsylvania sports betting is taking a “wait and see” approach to see if the team can keep its Blue Blood status, writes Christopher Boan for Penn Stakes. Pennsylvania sports betting sites are listing the Wildcats at +5000 to win it all in…
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No Sibling Rivalry on This Notre Dame Field Hockey Team
The field hockey roster of the Fighting Irish at the Academy of Notre Dame in Radnor is an anomaly, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. There are six sets of siblings on the varsity roster. Of the 21 players, 12, or 57 percent, are sisters, including one set of twins. “I never had anything…
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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The 2022 National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time in two years, the public is welcome onsite, free of pandemic-related restrictions or limitations. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), event presenter since 1879, has stated that it eagerly…
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Ben Feld Carved a Path Through Springfield to Play Ultimate Tourney in Amateur Golf
Ben Feld worked his way to the ultimate event in amateur golf, the U.S. Amateur Championship in Paramus, New Jersey, through the Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. Feld has been the head men’s golf coach at Drexel University since 2016. He won the July 13 qualifying tournament at…
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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time in two years, the public is welcome onsite, free of pandemic-related restrictions or limitations. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), event presenter since 1879, has stated that it eagerly anticipates…
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Penn State Brandywine Earns 6th Straight PSUAC Championship
Top-seeded Penn State Brandywine finished off another perfect conference slate with the PSUAC title by besting No. 3 Penn State Lehigh Valley 2-0 in the championship game of the Penn State University Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament, winning its sixth consecutive league title Nov. 2 at Panzer Stadium. PSUAC Player of the Year and leading…
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Cancer Survivor From Ridley Throws Out World Series Pitch
Luke Theodosiades of Ridley had a once-in-a-lifetime moment last week. He took the mound at Citizens Bank Park before the start of Game Four of the World Series and threw out the ceremonial first pitch, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. After the pitch, Bryce Harper walked over to him and had a…
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There’s a Solid Chance Bryce Harper’s Clutch Two-Run NLCS Blast Was with a Bat Made in King of Prussia
Given sports figures’ highly superstitious natures, there’s an excellent chance that the bat Bryce Harper used in his bottom-of-the-eighth game winning Oct. 23 home run — the one sending the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series for the first time since 2009 — was made in King of Prussia. According to KYW Newsradio report from…
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Sorry, Phillies Fans, No Earthquake from Harper/Bryce Homeruns
We’d all like to believe that the Game 3 World Series home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm Tuesday night was an earth-shattering event, as reported by a Twitter post. Sadly, it just ‘ain’t so. Here’s how @JeanLucPicard84 set up the Twitter post at 10 p.m. Nov. 1: “Harper and Bohm home runs are…
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