Sports
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Villanova’s Jay Wright, Archbishop Prendergast’s Marianne Stanley candidates for Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright and WNBA’s Indiana Fever head coach Marianne (Crawford) Stanley, who hails from Archbishop Prendergast, are both candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in his 20th season at Villanova and 27th overall as a head coach. He has been…
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Delco Renowned for Producing the Long Arms of the NBA Law
Southeastern Pennsylvania has produced an unusually large number of NBA referees, and the fraternity includes Cardinal O’Hara graduates Joe Crawford, Mike Callahan, and Ed Malloy, as well as Clifton Heights resident Jake O’Donnell, Lansdowne-Aldan alum Mark Wunderlich, and Aston native Mark Lindsay, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Red Auerbach, the legendary coach and…
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Neumann University Ends 11-Month Sports Drought With Some Ice Hockey
After an 11-month absence of sports on campus, ice hockey is about to return to Neumann University. After the cancellation of all spring and fall sports last year and basketball this winter, athletic competition is set to reappear at Neumann in the form of women’s and men’s ice hockey. The United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC)…
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Villanova Wildcat Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Is an ‘Old Soul’ Sticking to Basics
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is an old soul who follows the advice of Kobe Bryant when he’s out on the court with the Villanova Wildcats, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He talked about, everybody has their own box and how you should dance beautifully in your box,” Robinson-Earl said. Coach Jay Wright is the one…
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It Was a Nice Day for a Swim, If You Were a Penguin, or These Guys
A raging snowstorm Monday and bitter cold weren’t enough to keep a group of swimmers in training from using an outdoor pool in Broomall, reports Dann Cuellar for 6abc.com. The French Creek Racing and Swim Team and the Schuylkill Triathlon Club figured it was a good time, since no one would be using the pool.…
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With No Eagles at This Year’s Super Bowl, Fans Focus Support on Villanova Grad Tanoh Kpassagnon
Many local fans will tune in on February 7 to support Wissahickon High School and Villanova University graduate Tanoh Kpassagnon as he takes to the field with the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LV, writes Pat Gallen for CBS Philly. One of them is Jeff Cappa, who was Kpassagnon’s high school coach. “We all…
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Carl’s Cards Owner in Havertown Talks About the Death of Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron’s death Jan. 22 at 86 is sad, more so for the legend that he was, reports Danny Freeman for nbcphiladelphia.com. No one knows that better than Carl Henderson of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles in Havertown. “The guys today, the athletes today, they’re great. They’re great ballplayers but is anybody going to break 755…
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Despite COVID Delays, Villanova Took Wins, But There’s Work Needed to Catch Up
COVID-19’s making it a tough season for men’s basketball at Villanova University even as they squeaked out a win Jan. 19 against Seton Hall, 76-74, at their first game in 27 days and continued with a 71-56 win against Providence Jan. 23, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Basketball activities, including practices, were suspended…
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When College Coaches Go Low (Fashion), Newtown Square Tailor Loses Money
Gabriele D’Annunzio, owner of D&B Tailors in Newtown Square, isn’t keen on the latest fashion trends for college basketball coaches, writes Eric Olson for AP, as reported at Bloomberg.com. As Jay Wright’s tailor, switching to more casual dress has meant less tailoring money. He’s made about 40 to 50 suits for Wright, averaging three to…
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Meet Villanova’s Brother-Sister Basketball Duo–First Ever on Campus
Villanova University’s got a brother-sister basketball duo this year out on the courts. The first ever, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc.com. Forward junior Cole Swider is joined by his new practice partner—sister Kylie. “Initially, I was like ‘no way can I go there. I can’t follow him,’” Kylie said. “And then every place I went,…
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Three Chester Natives Find a Home With the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are benefitting from the talents of three people; a player, coach and front office rep, all from Chester, writes Joseph Santoliquito for phillyvoice.com. Ronell Williams, Bilal Nichols and LaMar “Soup” Campbell , with a common Chester heritage, hold each other accountable. Williams, 28, a graduate of Chester High, is a defensive quality…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris, the Associated Press, on WHYY. Lasorda was born in 1927 in Norristown, attending Norristown High School in the early 1940s. His career took off when signed with the Phillies as…
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Two Local Coaches Make Waves in NFL as They Turn Their Teams Around
Drexel Hill native Kevin Stefanski and Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, are making waves in their first year as NFL head coaches by successfully turning their teams around, writes Ed Barkowitz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stefanski joined the Cleveland Browns, who have been struggling to find their footing for decades, usually…
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Villanova Wildcats on Pause After Jay Wright, 2nd Staffer Test Positive for COVID-19
The Villanova Wildcats are delaying team activities after head coach Jay Wright and a second program member announced Sunday they have tested positive for COVID-19, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in isolation and experiencing mild symptoms. “Our players have been very diligent and disciplined with all of the COVID protocols,” Wright…
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Curt Fromal From Folcroft, Part of Big 5 Basketball History, Has Died at 79
Curt Fromal wouldn’t volunteer his extensive knowledge of basketball, but it was there if you needed it, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fromal of Folsom died this week at age 79. He’s a part of Philadelphia’s basketball history but didn’t make a show of it. Fromal played for La Salle and scored 19.2…
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Former Sun Valley Wrestling Coach, Chuck Grassano, Dies at Age 73
Chuck Grassano, a wrestling coach for Sun Valley whose reputation went beyond wrestling to include service to the Aston community, died Nov. 23 at the age of 73, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. “It’s not just a loss for wrestling or a loss for Sun Valley,” said current Sun Valley wrestling coach Tom…
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Kevin Stefanski Keeps Delaware County Roots With HIm, Even as Head Coach of the Browns
Kevin Stefanski, coach of the Cleveland Browns, has come full circle from Drexel Hill, where he grew up idolizing the Eagles, later interning with them in 2005, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. Last Sunday, the Browns hosted the Eagles at First Energy Stadium. “We’ve played against each other so many times,” Stefanski said.…
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Villanova Coach Jay Wright Admires His Players’ Mental Toughness in a Season of Uncertainty
The impact of quarantine and positive COVID-19 test results for a few members of the Villanova basketball program does worry Villanova Wildcats coach Jay Wright, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His team is considered a favorite for the Final Four next spring and it’s ranked No. 3 in the preseason. But the team…
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