Sports
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Chester County Hitting Line Drives When It Comes to Producing Top Baseball Talent
In southeastern Pennsylvania, baseball season is heating up as area schools continue to produce top talent when it comes to playing ball—evident through recent stats and wins from young players, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Updates on high school graduates like Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis and stats from Downingtown West High School’s team…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals playing in the tournament at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Shattluck scored one of the last spots after qualifying from a tournament…
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St. Joe’s Taps New Athletic Director with Deep Big 5 Experience
Saint Joseph’s University in Bala Cynwyd is ushering in a new chapter for its athletics program with the hiring of Ash Puri as vice president and director of athletics, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move brings a seasoned Big 5 leader to Montco as the university looks to build on its competitive…
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Cobbs Creek Could Be the Most Important Project in American Golf
The Philadelphia region has some great golf. Think Aronimink, Merion, Pine Valley, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. They are all dreamscapes of golf, and most people will never play them, writes Laz Versalles for Skratch.golf. That didn’t sit right with golf course architect Hugh Wilson, who designed Merion and was a top player there. He…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Hits It Out of the Park with These Custom MLB Bats
In the heart of King of Prussia, Victus Sports is crafting some of the most recognizable bats in Major League Baseball. Their factory produces around 600 bats on a typical day, supplying pros across the globe, retailers nationwide, and fans who place custom orders. With about 31% of active MLB players swinging a Victus bat,…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, while Massachusetts and New Jersey have decided to charge significantly steeper transit fares for fans, Philadelphia will continue to charge just $2.90. Several stadiums have banned…
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Jeffersonville Golf Club Transformed Into One of Nation’s Best
Jeffersonville Golf Club in Norristown managed to transform from a dried-out, nondescript public course into one of the nation’s best veneus – but it did not happen overnight, writes Jack Hirsh for GOLF. Jeffersonville has a peak rate of $80 on the weekends, which earned it a place on GOLF’s inaugural list of America’s best golf courses you can play for…
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From Ski Tuner to Billionaire: Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin’s Main Line Roots
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Fanatics, a constantly growing licensed sports merchandise brand. He also launched REFORM Alliance with rap superstars Meek…
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Lower Merion Legend Kobe Bryant’s Card Sells for Staggering Price
A piece of Lower Merion history just fetched millions, as a rare card featuring Kobe Bryant sold for $3.15 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The ultra-rare 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card, produced during Bryant’s second NBA season, is one of only 10 ever made. Its scarcity and connection to…
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Sluggball Reimagines Baseball, Gives Former Players a New Way to Stay in the Game
For a lot of former baseball players, the sport rarely fades away. It lingers. What disappears, for many, is the opportunity to keep playing. Once school ends and adult responsibilities take hold, the rhythm of full games, full rosters, and full weekends at the field becomes harder to sustain. Sluggball was created to fill that…
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Powering the Playoffs: PECO Prepares for Flyers’, Sixers’ Playoff Push
As the Flyers made a historic push for the postseason, the 76ers were also battling on the hardwood to make the NBA playoffs in a citywide surge toward the postseason. While the Flyers overcame a nine‑point deficit in the standings to end a playoff drought, and the 76ers fought through a demanding NBA schedule, PECO…
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Villanova Grad Pope Leo XIV to Welcome Wildcats as They Open Season in Rome
Villanova will begin the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons in Rome with a doubleheader matchup against Notre Dame, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox will carry the men’s game nationally at 9:30 a.m., with the women’s matchup scheduled to air at noon on FS1. The two universities were granted a special waiver…
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Backed by C&N, Family-Run Pine Valley Pickleball Brings New Courts and Community Focus to Philadelphia
A new indoor pickleball facility in Northeast Philadelphia is nearing its debut, bringing with it a story that extends beyond the sport’s rapid growth to include decades of business evolution and a long-standing relationship with a trusted financial partner. Pine Valley Pickleball, a nine-court indoor facility developed by Allen Supowitz and operated alongside his sons…
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Daughter of Former MLB Catcher Ranks as No. 1 Lacrosse Player in the Country
Riley Davis, daughter of Malvern Prep alum and baseball star Ben Davis, is carrying on her family’s tradition of athletic stardom as the no. 1 lacrosse player in the country, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Major outlets named Davis, currently a junior at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, as the nation’s…
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Lansdale’s Sean McDermott Reemerges after Buffalo Bills Exit
Lansdale native Sean McDermott’s next chapter in his NFL journey is taking shape, even if it’s not on the sidelines just yet, writes Aaindri Thakuri for Essentially Sports. After nearly a decade leading the Buffalo Bills and turning the franchise into a consistent playoff contender, McDermott was dismissed following another postseason exit. Despite compiling an…
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Montco’s Deb Willig Plays Key Role in Landmark WNBA Agreement
A Montgomery County native is helping reshape the future of women’s professional sports, writes Alexy Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bala Cynwyd native Deborah Willig, who attended Lower Merion High School, played a leading role in negotiating a landmark labor agreement for WNBA players. Willig, a longtime labor lawyer, served as outside counsel for the…
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How St. Joe’s Lacrosse Captain Earned His Role the Hard Way
One St. Joe’s lacrosse player’s journey from overlooked freshman to team captain is helping to define the Hawks’ season, writes Ryan Mack for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Midfielder Griffin Mallory has emerged as both a top contributor and vocal leader, stepping into a key role for the program. Mallory arrived at the Bala Cynwyd school in…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Balances Present with Future Manchester City Move
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan is already navigating a rare path in professional soccer toward a high-profile future overseas, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The teenage Philadelphia Union standout continues to grow his role locally while maintaining ties to English powerhouse Manchester City. Sullivan signed with the Union at just 14 and is expected to…
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