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Villanova Runner’s Boston Marathon Ending Has Gone Viral
Villanova University distance runner Matthew Nawn has gained national attention for his determination to never quit when he was seen crawling to the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The viral video has been seen more than 725,000 times, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nawn collapsed less than 30 feet from the finish…
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Devan Kaney, with Radnor Ties, Loves That Sports Is Our Identity
Devan Kaney remembers when she and a dozen or so Radnor High School seniors skipped school to go to the Phillies’ 2008 World Series parade, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Now the 2009 Radnor High School graduate is the sideline reporter for the Philadelphia Eagles radio broadcasts. She’s also an on-air host on…
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DelVal Lands a ‘Brilliant Mind’ as Its Next Football Coach
Delaware Valley University has named Bill Zwaan its 33rd head football coach. “This is an important hire at such a crucial time for football recruiting and retention, and Billy has an organized plan for this mid-academic-year transition,” said Executive Director of Athletics Dave Duda. “Billy comes from great stock being part of a successful, well-respected…
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Philly Sports Guy Jamie Pagliei Hangs at This Ridley Park Bar
Jamie Pagliei may be known as the Philly Sports Guy, revving up Eagles fans with his motivational videos, but you’ll often find him hanging out at Dolan’s Bar in Ridley Park, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. You can find him there wearing his spiky green mohawk, Eagles face paint, and Saquon Barkley jersey. It was…
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NBC Taps Haverford’s Kylie Kelce for Digital Olympics Role in Italy
Kylie Kelce, who resides in Haverford with her husband, retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, will be working as an on-the-ground digital creator for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, writes Maggie Cole for PHL17. Kelce joined NBCUniversal’s Milan Cortina Creator Collective. The 2026 Winter Games are set to begin on February 6…
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One of Delco’s Own Golf Courses Makes British Magazine’s Top 10 List
A Delaware County golf course has made a top 10 list in a British golfing magazine for best U.S. golf courses. The list was chosen by contributors to nationalclubgolfer.com, a monthly golfing magazine published by Sports Publications. It is the highest-circulating golf title in the UK. The article states that the U.S. “boasts some of…
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Holy Family University Reveals Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Three star athletes, a title-winning coach, and an NCAA Tournament team will join the Holy Family University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026. Pat Fallon, Danielle McDevitt, Chase (Wassel) Dalessandro, coach Mike Biddle, and the 2018 volleyball team will formally be inducted in a ceremony on April 16. “We are so excited to induct another incredibly talented…
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MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt
A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field struggles Schmidt had living up to fans’ expectations, writes Gabriella Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt lived in Media Borough in a home he bought in November 1979, the year before…
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Villanova Athletics’ New Bank Partner Just Offered $1M in Scholarships
A new bank partner, Santander Holdings USA, has awarded Villanova Athletics $1 million in scholarships for 50 student athletes in 24 different varsity sports, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Santander Holdings USA signed a multiyear deal as the official retail banking partner of Villanova University Athletics. Villanova athletic director Eric Roedel said in…
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Here’s 2 Delaware County Area Boys’ Basketball Players to Watch in 2025-26
The boys’ basketball season in the Philadelphia area will see some elite talent, including Bonner-Prendergast’s Korey Francis and Haverford School’s Silas Graham, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Francis, a 6-foot-4 junior guard, is a strong downhill guard. He’s been able to score driving to the basket or with a mid-range jump shot. He…
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Maggie Doogan’s Rise in Women’s College Basketball Started at Cardinal O’Hara
Maggie Doogan’s rise in women’s college basketball has been defined by hard work, tactical attitude, and a thirst for information, traits that trace back to her days at Cardinal O’Hara, writes Gina Mizell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now a 6-foot-2 senior forward at Richmond, the reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year is possibly the…
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Former Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle Puts Super Bowl Ring Up for Auction
Laekin Vakalahi, the former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle and rugby star has placed his Super Bowl LIX championship ring up for auction, according to Heritage Auctions. The Eagles are less than a year removed from one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history, going up 34-0 on the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas…
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Jason Kelce Aims for a Basketball Dunk With a 30-Day Plan
Jason Kelce revealed on a recent New Heights podcast that he has a 30-day plan to dunk his first basketball, writes Tim Ryan for Men’s Journal. Some are skeptical that the retired Eagles center from Haverford can make it happen. Jason Kelce has kept busy and visible since his retirement. The 38-year-old does broadcast work…
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Media Unified Rugy Team Brings Teens of All Abilities Together
Matt Heavens created the Media Unified Rugby team so teenagers and young adults of all abilities would be able to explore the game. Heavens grew up with his brother, Mark, who was born with Down syndrome and saw how little access he had to athletic opportunities, writes Gabriella Galati for 6abc. “Any sport is difficult…
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GMercyU’s Sport Business Association Hosts Baseball Summit to Bring Together Students, Industry Leaders
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Sport Business Association (SBA) recently welcomed more than 80 registered attendees, including members of the university’s President’s Council, to its highly anticipated Baseball Summit. The evening brought together students, alumni, faculty, community members, and industry professionals for a meaningful night of learning, networking, and career exploration. The summit featured a virtual keynote message from Andrew…
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Yardley’s Terrence Wallin Fulfills Lifelong Dream in New Role for Flyers
Fulfilling a lifelong ambition, Yardley native Terrence Wallin has taken on a pivotal role in the Flyers’ rebuild as the new assistant coach for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, writes Jackie Spiegel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The Flyers have always kind of been in the background of who I am as a person growing up here,”…
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New York Post: Jason Kelce Wins Belly-Bucking Match at an Eagles Tailgate
Jason Kelce surprised Philadelphia Eagles fans on Black Friday by showing up at a tailgate party in the parking lot of Lincoln Financial Field and winning a belly-bucking match, writes Joseph Staszewski for The New York Post. Fans were gathered before the Eagles game against the Bears. A New Heights podcast posting shows a shirtless…
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Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him
The Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous for the tush push over the past several seasons, and the play’s addition to the team’s offensive playbook can be credited to Richie Gray, according to a recent Sports in America podcast episode for WHYY. The internationally known former rugby coach from Scotland stayed up late on the night…
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