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Bryn Mawr’s John Middleton, Phillies Owner, Shares His Other Great Passion
Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton is known as the Phillies owner with World Series-sized ambitions, but he and his wife have another passion, writes Peter Dobrin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Middletons have quietly spent decades assembling one of the finest private collections of American art in existence. The long-guarded trove is finally stepping into…
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Spring-Ford Quarterback Matt Zollers Joins Drills at Missouri, Feels ‘Biggest and Strongest’ Post-Injury
Spring-Ford star quarterback Matt Zollers joined spring drills at Missouri after suffering a gruesome ankle injury during a nonleague game against Downingtown West in September, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the time of the injury, which left his ankle dislocated and pointing at a 90-degree angle to the side, it seemed to…
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Norristown Phenom Cavan Sullivan Gets a Glimpse into the Future
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan was among the 37,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field cheering on his future team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 15-year-old Philadelphia Union phenom is set to join Manchester City after the 2027 MLS season. On Wednesday, Sullivan got to see the team face Wydad Casablanca in the Club…
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North Penn’s Title Hopes End on Rare Balk in Record-Setting Finale
After more than six hours of tension-filled baseball, North Penn High School’s season all came down to a balk, writes Ryan Dunleavy for the New York Post. The team’s run for the 6A state baseball title ended in stunning fashion last Friday night at Penn State, when pitcher Caleb Price was called for a balk…
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Philadelphia Eagle Finishes Atop NFL Player Merchandise Sales List
The NFLPA recently released its newest top 50 NFL player sales list, and a Philadelphia Eagles player is at the very top, writes Chris Cwik for Yahoo! Sports. Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley is this year’s league leader in merchandise sales, doing so in his historic first season with the team. Barkley surpassed teammate and…
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Germantown Academy Quarterback Xavier Stearn Pursues Inter-Academic League Record Before Rutgers
Xavier Stearn, a rising senior quarterback at Germantown Academy, aims to break the Inter-Academic League’s career passing yardage record before heading to Rutgers, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 138-year-old league’s record of 6,172 yards was set in 2017 by Penn Charter’s Michael Hnatkowsky. Stearn has thrown for 4,516 yards during his two…
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Upper Dublin and North Penn Headed to State College for PIAA Baseball Championships
Upper Dublin High School and North Penn High School are two of the three District 1 teams heading to State College for PIAA baseball championships on June 12 and 13, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of their PIAA Class 5A semifinal matchup, Upper Dublin High School was given a spirited sendoff by…
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Spring-Ford Freshman Girl Tackles Barriers, Joins Football Team
Addie Rosenbloom, a rising freshman at Spring-Ford Area High School, is changing the game by strapping on shoulder pads and a helmet to join the football team, writes Jason Dumas for 6abc. “I just wanna get better,” said Addie. “I hate not being good at things.” To the teen, football is a way of life.…
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Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin Returns to La Salle College High School to Host Girls Flag Football Event
Zaire Franklin, a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, returned to his former stomping ground at La Salle College High School to host a girls flag football event on Saturday, writes Tyler Delpercio for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Franklin’s girls’ flag football jamboree drew over 50 girls from sixth through twelfth grade to the Wyndmoor school, all…
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Flyers Alumni Bring Walk, Run & Ride Event to Conshohocken for a Good Cause
The Flyers Alumni Association is swapping skates for sneakers and bikes for a special charity event in Conshohocken, the organization announced. The former players invite all from the community to join them for the ‘Flyers Alumni Walk, Run & Ride. Participants can take part in a scenic ride, a heart-pumping 10K, or just a leisurely…
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Lower Moreland High School Twins Lead Boys and Girls Tennis Teams to Victory
It started as a way to make their mom’s schedule easier but ended in a storybook finish for Lower Moreland High School twins Ava and Gabriel Shapiro, writes Isabella DiAmore for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Forced onto the court at age 7, the Montgomery County siblings eventually fell in love with tennis and, this year, made…
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy Crowned Champs—Then Jalen Hurts Walked In
The Gwynedd Mercy Academy girls’ flag football team got more than a state title on Sunday, writes Ariel Simpson for the Philadelphia Inquirer. They got a surprise visit from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. After defeating Lansdale Catholic, 14-6, to secure their first ever state championship in the Eagles Girls’ Flag Football League, the Monarchs celebrated…
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LuLu Country Club’s Trevor Bensel Clinches Record Prize at Haverford’s PGA Classic
Trevor Bensel of Glenside’s LuLu Country Club teed up the biggest win of his career at the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic. Bensel walked away with a tournament-record $100,000 prize at Sunnybrook Golf Club on Plymouth Meeting. He hit 5 under par with a 67 and edged out Rolling Green’s Braden Shattuck by a…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Unveils $800 Limited-Edition Phillie Phanatic Bats
Victus Sports in King of Prussia recently unveiled limited-edition Phillie Phanatic bats, each priced at $799.99, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has produced only 25 handcrafted “Phuzzy” Phanatic Trophy Bats featuring the mascot’s face, which will be available for purchase at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank…
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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Makes History as Cover Star of Video Game ‘Madden NFL 26’
Malvern resident and Eagles football player Saquon Barkley is adding another accomplishment to his ever-growing list, writes James Russell for Onward State. This time, the accomplishment comes from the popular video game Madden NFL 26, which Barkley has landed himself on the cover of. Barkley joins the ranks of 23 other athletes to be featured…
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Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Hosts Youth Camp at Haverford School to Engage with Community
Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, who became a fan favorite thanks to his legendary interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl LIX, hosted a youth camp at the Haverford School as part of his ongoing efforts to build stronger ties with the community, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. DeJean’s rookie year was extremely…
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Five Chester County Golf Courses Rank Among Best in Pennsylvania
Some of the best golf courses in Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, write Derek Duncan and Stephen Hennessey for Golf Digest. The Philadelphia region has a long history of notable courses. Many successful course architects have roots in the region, including George Thomas and William Flynn. Here are five Chester County golf courses that…
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Merion Golf Club Holds Top 10 Spot on List of America’s Greatest Courses
Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club continues to stand out on the national stage, writes Ryan Sharrow in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Merion’s East Course in Ardmore, just outside of Montco claimed the number 6 spot once again in Golf Digest’s newly released list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. The historic club, which has hosted five…
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