Sports
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Conshohocken billionaire a potential bidder for Carolina Panthers
Michael Rubin, owner of the Conshohocken-based sports merchandise company Fanatics, is reportedly on the list of bidders for the Carolina Panthers, according to reports. The internet entrepreneur is said to be “very interested in owning the hometown NFL franchise, sources told CNBC. Rubin, who has an estimated net worth of $3 billion, also owns minority stakes…
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From DELCO: Haverford High Grad Enjoys Life as a Walk-On at Villanova
Tom Leibig, a Haverford High School graduate, is enjoying life as a walk-on with the Villanova basketball team, writes Terry Toohey for the Delaware County News Network. Leibig understands the importance of his role. The Wildcats, who play Radford on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, rely on him and the other…
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The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken kicking up interest from developers
The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken is proving to give Montgomery County a real boost. As sports tourism in the county continues to grow, The Proving Grounds is filling the need for a sports facility complex. County officials over the past year held talks with developers exploring opportunities to make the complex a reality. But to…
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Video: Mascots fired up for March Madness
On the eve of the Ivy League Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament taking place at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia this weekend, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board released a new video for social media featuring their mascot, “Monty The Fox,” and the Quaker mascot from the University of Pennsylvania. The video highlights a series of…
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Gillick, Halladay to be inducted to Phillies’ Wall of Fame
Pat Gillick, the Philadelphia Phillies former president and general manager, and the team’s ace pitcher Roy Halladay will be inducted to the teams Wall of Fame this summer. The induction ceremony will take place prior to the team’s Aug. 4 game at Citizens Bank Park as part of the Phillies Alumni Weekend festivities. “This will be…
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Inc. Magazine: Pederson Ensured Super Bowl Victory by Leveraging Foles’ Strengths
Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson helped to ensure the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship by leveraging quarterback Nick Foles’ strengths, instead of focusing on the things he needed to improve, writes Scott Mautz for Inc. magazine. Prior to his stellar performances en route to and in the Super Bowl, Foles has had a tough few…
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Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles coming to Valley Forge Casino Resort
The Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia show returns to the Valley Forge Casino Resort March 2 through 4, and it’s going to be the biggest show yet as the show celebrates the world champion Philadelphia Eagles with appearances by star quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Nick Foles, along with stars Alshon Jeffrey, Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, and…
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Plans for $8M Museum of Sports unveiled
A museum dedicated to all sports is coming to Philly. And while it may seem like a coincidence, the timing couldn’t be better coming on the heels of a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl victory. Plans for the museum were announced on Wednesday, calling for a 25,000-square-foot facility at the Jetro warehouse at 700 Pattison Avenue…
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‘The Athletic’ is stepping up to the plate and swinging for the fence
As print and digital news outlets have backed off the plate when it comes to professional baseball coverage, “The Athletic’ is coming on strong. The startup online sports publication, formed in January 2016 and launched in Philadelphia last September, was co-founded by Philadelphia native Alex Mather. It is betting on the subscription-based site filling a content void…
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Symetra Tour player Emily Gimpel talks golf and upcoming Montco tournament
Montgomery County’s own Emily Gimpel came out to Raven’s Claw Golf Club just outside Pottstown Tuesday to talk about what it means to have the tour she plays on, the LPGA’s Symetra Tour, teeing it up in her own backyard. Raven’s Claw will host the inaugural Valley Forge Invitational from Thursday, May 24 through Saturday,…
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Bobbleheads mean business when it comes to Philadelphia Eagles keepsakes
Amid the t-shirts, banners, magnets and flags that will commemorate the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic Super Bowl victory — one slice of memorabilia will stand tall. And bouncy. The bobblehead. For the first time, the Philadelphia Eagles are being commemorated with a series of Super Bowl LII Champion bobbleheads — figures wearing the official Super Bowl…
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Fly Eagles, fly, right out of the vault
Many people are aware that the Pennsylvania treasury department is sitting on a ton of unclaimed cash. Every once in a while the state treasurer will issue a press release to remind residents that they could be entitled to a nice little wad of unclaimed cash. Who knew that was true for Eagles memorabilia? Not…
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Reach Climbing & Fitness to scale new heights in Bridgeport
Mike Feinberg, a seasoned climber, had hit a wall when finding new challenges — he just about had run out of them. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands, and build one. A rock climbing aficionado since high school, the Lower Merion native had looked near and far for the right location…
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Minnestota packs a punch in Super Bowl swag bags
It may not rival the goodies that stars and movers and shakers get in the swag bags given out at the Oscars, but the Super Bowl swag bag features local, cool items that remind all those lucky enough to snag one what Minnesota has to offer. Some of the items picked by the Minnesota Super…
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Wayne-based firm places wager on the big game with Boston counterpart
Chris Molineaux, president and CEO of Wayne-based Life Sciences Pennsylvania, is putting his money — rather a jersey, beer and food — where his mouth is when it comes to the big game Sunday. Molineaux sent a letter to to Robert K. Coughlin, president and CEO of MassBio, left no doubt who he believes will be…
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Stay in style if you’re going to cheer on the Philadephia Eagles
When the Philadelphia Eagles square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, there are several options for accommodations in the Twin Cities. An estate on Lake Minnetonka is available for $250,000 for the week of the big game, and then there’s a private island available for $7,500 a night. To give some…
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Trending-setting pace for Philadelphia Eagles tickets
Want to go to the Eagles-Vikings’ game? You’re not alone. According to a recent report, seats for the Philadelpia Eagles matchup against Minnesota are the hottest tickets going for an NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. While a few more seats will be up for sale beginning yesterday, according to TicketMaster, the Morning Call says tickets…
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Norristown’s own Geno Auriemma notches 1,000 win
The Uconn Huskies defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 88-64, in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Holiday Showcase, last week. The win marked Geno Auriemma’s 1,000th win as a head coach in Division 1 NCAA Women’s Basketball. Following the final buzzer, Uconn, Oklahoma, The Basketball Hall of Fame, Mohegan Sun and the sell-out crowd, all celebrated the incredible milestone in…
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