Sports
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WalletHub’s List of Best, Worst Cities for Football Fans Unkind to Philadelphia
Just ahead of Super Bowl LII, where the Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots, WalletHub has published 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Football Fans, a list that places Philadelphia only eighth among the best cities. WalletHub used 21 key metrics to compare more than 240 cities that have at least one college…
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Billboards Advertise Fans’ Belief in St. Nick (Foles)
Not long after Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury, Philadelphians were greeted with billboards encouraging backup Nick Foles, writes Jacob Bogage for The Washington Post. The 20-foot-by-60-foot message that first appeared along I-95 read “Philly believes in you, St. Nick.” This injection of optimism ahead of the three games that decided whether the…
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Gov. Wolf Makes Friendly Wager on Super Bowl with Counterpart in Massachusetts
Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to a friendly wager with his counterpart in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, according to a report in the Boston Business Journal. Wolf’s wager includes: sweet treats from Federal Donuts soup from the Rooster Soup Company…
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DELCO Market: So You Think You’re an Eagles Fan?
By Veronica Robbins There are Eagles fans and then there are Eagles fans. Am I right? You’ve known for years that you’re one of the real fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, and that’s what you’ve been telling all your friends, but don’t you think you should find out for sure? A book published earlier this…
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Local Sports Camp Partners with Nike to Take Programs to Next Level
Nike Sports Camps recently reached an agreement to operate golf, tennis, soccer, and basketball camps with the Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs staff at the latter’s two home universities, Villanova University and Haverford College. JKCP has been in business in the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years, providing intensive instruction in academics and sports…
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Philadelphia Union Signs Teenager from Drexel Hill
The Philadelphia Union has signed defender Matthew Real, an 18-year-old native of Drexel Hill who debuted as a professional last season. Real joins the Union after playing for Bethlehem Steel FC, the Union’s affiliate in the United Soccer League, in 2017. He joins Media native Auston Trusty, 19, as a Homegrown Player on the Union’s…
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At Penn State, Happy Valley Becoming ‘Hockey Valley’
Standing in the shadow of Beaver Stadium, the 100,000-plus-seat venue for Penn State football, is Pegula Ice Arena, a 6,000-seat rink that is slowly transforming Happy Valley into “Hockey Valley,” writes Stephen Whyno for The Washington Post. Penn State alum Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim, gave more than $100 million to his alma mater…
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Villanova Receives $1 Million Commitment from Former Wildcat Kyle Lowry
Villanova has received a $1 million commitment from former Wildcat Kyle Lowry – who played two seasons on the Main Line before entering the NBA – and his wife, Ayahna, as part of the university’s comprehensive capital campaign, “For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change.” In recognition of the gift, the largest…
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Radnor High School Graduate Returns to Chicago to Coach the Bears’ Offensive Line
Malvern native and Radnor High School alum Harry Hiestand has returned to the Chicago Bears for a second tour of duty as the team’s offensive line coach, writes Larry Mayer for the Chicago Bears. The well-respected veteran is considered to be one of the best assistant coaches in football. Hiestand is the first hire made…
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Ice Skaters in Delco Find Joy in Freezing Temperatures
Unlike most people who believe sub-zero temperatures mean hot coffee and time spent indoors, ice skaters in Delaware County decided to take advantage of a nearby frozen pond by playing some hockey, writes Shai Ben-Yaacov for WHYY. The pond at Fenimore Woods in Radnor Township had completely frozen over, with six sizable areas cleared for…
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Chichester Grad, ‘Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations’ Not Keen on Current Touchdown Celebrations
The NFL might have lifted its ban on end-zone celebrations, but one of its originators is not keen on their return, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County’s Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, known as the Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations, is wary of their reinstatement. “It is a good thing,” he said, “as long…
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Upper Darby Native Coaches Multiple Generations on Villanova Women’s Basketball Team
Four decades as head coach of the Villanova women’s basketball team has put Harry Perretta in the unique position of coaching the daughters of some of his former players, writes Dick Jerardi for the Philadelphia Daily News. Three student-athletes whom Perretta is currently coaching are sophomore forward Mary Gedaka, the daughter of Lisa Angelotti, who…
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Battling Adversity, Newtown Square Teen Wins Hearts of 76ers Fans Through Chick-Fil-A
A Newtown Square teenager delighted the crowd at a recent 76ers game by completing the 45-second Chick-fil-A Basketball Challenge, write Matt Mullin and Kyle Neubeck for PhillyVoice. Mike Shelly, 17, won everyone in the crowd a free chicken biscuit from Chick-fil-A by sinking a 3-pointer and half-court shot in the final seconds of the challenge.…
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FROM CHESCO: Carson Wentz’s Foundation Donates $120,000 to Canine Partners for Life
Cochranville’s Canine Partners for Life has received a $120,000 donation thanks to Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his AO1 Foundation, according to a report from Valley News Live. Wentz is well known for his commitment to helping out in the community. He has already improved the lives of a number of people with physical and…
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ESPN Reporter from Radnor Discusses High-Profile Beats, Sports Journalism
As a basketball fan growing up near Villanova, Radnor High School graduate Dave McMenamin’s career choice was rather easy, writes Troy Haliburton for TrueHoop Network. The journalist known for his NBA coverage on ESPN started writing locally when he was just 14. He began by covering high school sports for his friend’s mother, who was…
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Putting Football Aside, Strath Haven Product Pursues Basketball on the Next Level
Strath Haven High School graduate John Harrar had to make a tough choice between continuing his football or basketball career on the collegiate level, writes Thomas Schlarp for the Daily Collegian. The 6-foot-9 native of Wallingford had been balancing the two sports. Harrar’s first love was basketball. He started playing football, though, to help out…
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Chadds Ford Lumberjill Carves Her Way into Male-Dominated Sport
Martha King of Chadds Ford put her saw to good use during the first Stihl Timbersports lumberjill competition last month in Coventry, Conn., writes Lori Riley for the Hartford Courant. King discovered the unusual sport when she went to Penn State. It was the perfect fit, especially since her father is an arborist and she…
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Villanova Basketball’s Jay Wright to Receive Prestigious Coaching Honor
Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright will receive the John R. Wooden Award’s “Legends of Coaching” honor in 2018. The “Legends of Coaching” honor recognizes coaches who exemplify Coach Wooden’s high standard of coaching success and personal integrity. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement Next year will mark the second consecutive year that a coach with Delaware County…
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