Sports
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright, from Bucks County, was exposed early to the Big 5 and the Sixers NBA championship in 1967. In the 80s, he coached at Drexel before joining Rollie Massimino’s Villanova staff.…
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Chester County Slated to Receive Its First Sportsbook by the End of the Year
Chester County is set to receive its first sportsbook, as Parx Casino and Racing is bringing off-track betting and sports gambling to Malvern. The company expects to open the new venue before the end of the year, writes Kevin Shelly for Play Pennsylvania. After receiving approval from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at the beginning…
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Former Pro Baseball Player Develops Revolutionary Training Aid for Pitchers
Norristown resident and former professional baseball player Frank DiMichele — who, as The Pitching Pro, offers coaching services for players of any age and ability — has developed the VelCon Throwing Trainer. The portable, easy-to-use device allows pitchers to incorporate correct mechanics without overusing their arm. A revolutionary training aid that comes in three different…
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Harcum College Men’s Soccer Team Opens Season Ranked Fourth in the Nation
In the wake of an undefeated regular season and appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Championships last June, the Harcum College men’s soccer team enters the fall as the fourth-ranked team in the country. The ranking is the highest ever for Harcum’s newest varsity sport, which was established in 2014.…
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156 Golfers Worldwide Gather in Springfield for Championship
The Rolling Green Championship, part of the Forme Tour, started Wednesday and runs until Sept. 4 at the Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, according to pgatour.com. There are 156 players from 11 countries participating at the 70-par, 6,941-yard event. The Rolling Green Championship is the seventh of the eight official 2021 Forme Tour tournaments.…
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Jay Wright Speaks Glowingly About Team USA Experience, Despite Challenges
It was “an incredibly rewarding and exhilarating feeling when we finally won the gold,” says Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright describing being on the coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But it wasn’t always fun. There was an expectation you’re coaching NBA players expected to…
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Area Boy, 14, Shatters South Carolina Junior Golf Association’s Tournament Record
Downingtown resident Nicholas Gross recently won the Beth Daniel Junior Azalea golf tournament, finishing the 54-hole competition at 20-under-par 193, writes Tommy Braswell for The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier. In doing so, the young golfer managed to shatter the South Carolina Junior Golf Association’s previous tournament record by a whopping six strokes. Gross started…
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Meet Joe Klecko From Chester, a Quiet New York Jets Defenseman
The New York Jets top player, Joe Klecko, from Chester, seemed too small and too slow for pro football, writes superhuman for gangreennation.com. He played some football at St. James High School, but never got noticed by college scouts. He did a little boxing at Joe Frazier’s gym and even sparred with ‘Smokin Joe, then…
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Emerging Pro Golf Tour That Aims to Bring Greater Diversity to the Sport Set to Host Tournament in Blue Bell
The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour, an emerging circuit that aims to bring greater diversity to the sport, will make a stop at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell as part of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Montco Golf initiative to promote the sport locally. This will mark the APGA Tour’s first…
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Local Scuba Enthusiasts May Find Themselves High and Dry with Impending Sale of Dutch Springs Diving Site
Dutch Springs, in nearby Lehigh Valley, has been a premier training center for scuba divers for the past 40 years. Its impending sale for commercial real estate (CRE) purposes may prove to be a wet blanket for the sport’s enthusiasts, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The lake, which reaches depths of 100 feet, was once…
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The Monkey’s Uncle Sells Memorable Vintage Sports Merch, Aided by Employees You Won’t Forget
Nearby Doylestown’s sports memorabilia shop, The Monkey’s Uncle, boasts an inclusive inventory of vintage Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, and Flyers apparel. But its inclusiveness extends to the workforce as well. Vittoria Woodill reported on its unique employees for CBS3 Philly. When Jeanell and Derrick Morgan’s son Braden was born with autism, it was time for a…
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This Delaware County Athlete Was in a League of Her Own
Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, “A League of Their Own” based on the 1992 film about a professional women’s baseball league formed during World War II. The league existed until it was disbanded in 1954. What’s not generally known is that a former Sharon Hill woman, Gertrude “Gertie” Dunn, was a shortstop in…
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Former USGA Employee Charged in Ticket Theft/Resale for US Open
A former USGA employee has been charged by the US Attorney’s Office with stealing up to 23,000 tickets to high-profile golfing events over the years, including the 2013 US Open at Merion Golf Club in Haverford, writes John George in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fryer was employed by the USGA in its admissions office/ .The…
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For This Local Couple, Demolition Derbies Are ‘Like Medieval Jousting’
Kathy and Richard Meinzer of Landenberg are huge fans of demolition derbies. They took the opportunity recently to enjoy their favorite pastime at the Cecil County Fair, writes Carl Hamilton for The Cecil Whig. “It’s funny as hell,” said Kathy. “That’s why you come to the fair — the demolition derby and the funnel cake…
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Local Baseball Team Headed For Little League World Series
Upper Providence Little League has secured its place in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, fulfilling a goal some of the kids set when they were seven years old, writes Jamie Apody for 6abc. “They actually started talking about this years ago,” said head coach Ben Ludwig. “They committed themselves. They’re the hardest working…
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Haverford High Graduate in Swimming Competition at Paralympics
David Abrahams a Haverford High graduate and a Harvard junior studying mathematics, is competing in three swimming events at the Paralympics in Tokyo, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abrahams, 20, has been legally blind since eighth grade. He’s on the Harvard swim team. He also starred on the Haverford High swim team. Abrahams…
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Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix Kicks Off with PrixView Party, Cruise-In
The City of Coatesville is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the country’s few remaining vintage motor sport events. The iconic Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix returns for its fifth year on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8:30 AM-3 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Spectators of all ages will…
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Philadelphia Union Keeps Eye on World Stage, Despite 2-0 Loss in Mexico
Even after losing in Mexico, Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin and club captain Alejandro Bedoya were excited to represent Philadelphia and Major League Soccer against Club America, writes Greg Oldfield for brotherlygame.com. They played Aug. 12 at the Azteca stadium in the first leg of the CONACAF Champions League semifinals, The Mexican venue puts the…
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