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After First Year at Miami, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
Following his first year at Miami, one of the nation’s top recruits in the class of 2024, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea, will enter the transfer portal, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The No. 1 player in the state, a McDonald’s All-American, and Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year, Bethea averaged 7.1 points, 1.2…
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King of Prussia’s Megan Griffith Leads Columbia Back to NCAA Tournament for Second Straight Year
For the second straight year, King of Prussia native Megan Griffith, has coached Columbia University into the NCAA Women’s Tournament—a groundbreaking achievement for the Ivy League, writes Gabriela Carroll for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lions secured an at-large bid after winning the regular-season title, marking only the third time in history that multiple Ivy League…
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Villanova Reunion: Ex-Knicks Teammates Star in New AT&T March Madness Ad
The “Nova Knicks” may not have lasted long on the court together, but fans can still catch the squad reunited—this time, as actors, writes J.J. Post for ESPN. For a brief stretch in the 2024 NBA offseason, the New York Knicks assembled an impressive Villanova reunion. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Donte DiVincenzo—who…
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Will Norristown’s Geno Auriemma Deliver UConn a 12th Championship?
What keeps UConn Women’s Basketball coach Geno Auriemma going? Even he doesn’t quite know, writes Blake Toppmeyer for USA Today. The legendary coach and Norristown native, who turns 71 during March Madness, has won 11 national championships, and three Olympic gold medals, and sits among the elite of women’s basketball coaches. Yet, as most of…
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has developed arguably the best résumé of any athlete in Philadelphia history, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. A three-time NCAA champion with University of South Carolina women’s basketball, it’s easy to forget that the program…
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Eric Dixon’s Final Season at Villanova Could Be One for the Record Books
Villanova’s Eric Dixon is making the most of his final college season, leading the nation in scoring with 23.6 points per game, writes Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Abington High School alum could become the first Big 5 player to claim the national scoring title since Temple’s Bill Mlkvy in 1951.…
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Girls Wrestling in Upper Perkiomen School District Finding Its Footing with Help from Local Family
A family of wrestlers are helping girls wrestling find its footing in the Upper Perkiomen School District, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Wrestling is a really fun sport,” said Kyla Garner, a member of the Upper Perk Girls Wrestling team. “And I feel that if you do it, you’d like it a lot.” Kyla loved…
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Two Chester County Schools Secure Girls’ and Boys’ Championship Basketball Titles
Westtown School’s girls’ basketball team and Phelps School’s boys’ team have both secured Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association championships, writes Johnny Zawislak for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Moose, with help from sophomore Jordyn Palmer, triumphed over Friends’ Central in a rematch of last year’s PAISAA championship, with a convincing 71-47 win. This marked Westtown School’s…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Forges His Own Path Amidst Famous Soccer Family
Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan, who is in his fifth season with Philadelphia Union, continues to carve out his own path within a family that has been deeply rooted in the region’s soccer community for generations, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His youngest brother, Cavan, is the youngest pro in Major League Soccer history, while…
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At St. Joseph’s University, Basketball Is Family Affair
Basketball runs in the family at St. Joseph’s University, where Men’s Associate Head Coach Justin Scott mentors his stepson, sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown, writes Gabriella Galati for 6abc. Their story started on the court. “We were running a summer camp, and he was a camper,” said Scott. “He was a great kid more than anything.…
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DelVal Men’s Basketball Team Receives Prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award
The Delaware Valley University men’s basketball team and head coach Muhamadou Kaba have been selected as the recipients of the prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award for the 2024-25 season. Presented by the Philadelphia Area Referees, members of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association (CBOA), the award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship demonstrated by a program’s coaches, players, and…
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Montco’s Owen Garwood Scores $10,000 Thanks to A-Rod’s Halftime Basket
Montgomery County native and Bucknell University sophomore Owen Garwood had an unforgettable night after former MLB star Alex Rodriguez secured him a $10,000 prize, writes Gabrielle Rockson for Yahoo! Sports. During halftime of Bucknell’s men’s basketball game against Army, Rodriguez took part in a half-court shot contest. If he made the shot, a randomly selected…
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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Cavan Sullivan Stars in Apple TV+ Docuseries ‘Onside: Major League Soccer
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan, the 15-year-old Philadelphia Union sensation, takes center stage in Apple TV+’s new docuseries, writes Ariel Simpson for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Onside: Major League Soccer chronicles the 2024 MLS season, offering an inside look at Sullivan’s rapid rise in professional soccer alongside his older brother, Quinn. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary highlights…
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Where to Sled: Valley Forge National Historical Park Tops List of Montco’s Slippery Slopes
Montgomery County has finally received its first significant snowfall in a long time. And there’s no better way to enjoy it than streaking down a white hillside. Best, it’s a healthy afternoon in the fresh air that can benefit children and adults alike. Luckily, Montgomery County residents have numerous spots with terrific hills, as reported…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Takes on a Leadership Role with the Philadelphia Union
At just 20, Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan is stepping into a leadership role, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Delco Times. The Norristown native is guiding younger teammates with a maturity beyond his years. Born on March 27, 2004, in Philadelphia, Sullivan’s journey began with Fishtown A.C. before joining the Union’s academy in 2016. He debuted…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Adds Premium Suites for Upcoming Truist Championship
The PGA Tour is expanding hospitality offerings for the 2025 Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown due to high demand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The newly introduced “Broad Street Seats” will overlook the 15th green, offering 25 blocks of eight seats each for the golf tournament running…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Provides Commentary for Pitt Basketball Broadcast
Governor Josh Shapiro provided live commentary for 93.7 The Fan’s broadcast of the Pitt–Syracuse men’s basketball game last night at Petersen Events Center, reports Christopher Cart for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Abington’s Shapiro joined play-by-play announcer Bill Hillgrove and radio analyst Curtis Aiken, a former Pitt basketball star. Aiken was had been named to Shapiro’s transition…
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