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Radnor Native Devan Kaney Replaces Howard Eskin as WIP Eagles Sideline Reporter
Devan Kaney, who grew up in Radnor, was a shy teen when she was chosen at age 15 as a Philadelphia Eagles “fan of the game.” The role required her to wave into the camera on the field at Lincoln Financial, as her image appeared on the end zone video boards. It was an awkward…
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Former Lansdale High Football Player Ryan Quigley Recovering After New Orleans Attack
Lansdale Catholic High School graduate and Princeton University football player Ryan Quigley is stable and on the road to recovery as one of nearly three dozen people injured in the New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans. “To provide an update, Ryan is doing okay,” said a Thursday update from the Quigleys. “He is…
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Enter Firstrust Bank’s Playoff Sweepstakes for Chance to Win Eagles Memorabilia
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the playoffs, and it’s time to celebrate. As the Official Bank of the Eagles, Firstrust Bank is giving you a chance to win Eagles memorabilia as the Birds start their road to victory. The bank will be picking two winners per day to win the following items: Jan. 8…
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Philadelphia Union Names Bradley Carnell as Its New Coach
The Philadelphia Union has hired South African coach Bradley Carnell as its new head coach, reports the KYW Newsradio staff. He comes to the Union after two years coaching the St. Louis City SC. During his first year there, he led St. Louis to the best season ever for an MLS expansion team. St. Louis…
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Malvern Prep Football Coach Joe Carr Has a Long History of Excellence in the Game
Malvern Preparatory School coach Joe Carr has an unrivaled history of success in the game of football throughout the region, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Since 1990, Carr has coached high school football defense in Chester County, while turning down college coaching offers. With his level of experience and commitment to his community,…
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After Years of Competing, Two Montco Friends Dream of Joining Philly Pro Soccer Team
North Wales’ Mackenzie Pluck and Gwynedd Valley’s Giovanna DeMarco have been competing in soccer since their youth and now hope to join a Philly pro team together, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pluck and DeMarco faced off from their earliest soccer days in Players Development Academy and Match Fit Academy. Their rivalry continued…
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Philadelphia is One of the Best NFL Markets, See Where It Ranks
As an exclusive partner of the NFL, members of the Verizon team are often in attendance at dozens of games throughout the season. For West Wilson, who recently attended three NFL games on the same Sunday, the size of the team’s market does not equate to anything compared to the popularity of the league itself,…
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Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey of Chadds Ford Remembered
Former Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Bill Bergey, a Chadds Ford resident, has died at age 79 after a three-year battle with cancer, writes Diamond Leung for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bergey’s death on Wednesday, Dec. 25, was announced by the Philadelphia Eagles and confirmed by Bergey’s son, Jake, writing on X. Bill Bergey was an…
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Eastern University to Add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
Eastern University is currently searching for a Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling with the intention of competing in the NCAA’s Middle Atlantic Conference in both sports in 2026-27. Athletic Director Eric McNelley said that the goal is to hire a director as soon as possible, as well as a pair of full-time assistants in…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Sale of Two Minority Ownership Stakes Gets NFL Approval
The NFL has approved Philadelphia Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie’s plan to sell a combined 8 percent of the team to two new investors, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The family trust of United Communications Group co-founder Ed Peskowitz, led by his children Zachary Peskowitz and Olivia Peskowitz Suter, has acquired a 4.75…
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PETA Asks Bucks County DA to Investigate Jockey in Horse-Whipping Incident
Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and the Bucks County SPCA have been asked by animal advocate PETA to investigate a horse whipping that took place after the horse won a race at Parx Casino in Bensalem. The jockey, Paco Lopez, reportedly whipped his horse, 2-year-old National Law, on the neck after crossing the finish…
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Make No Mistake, Pittsburgh: Governor Josh Shapiro is a Birds Fan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t shy about his sports loyalties, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of Sunday’s rare Eagles–Steelers matchup in Philadelphia, the Abington resident and self-described sports “fanatic” made it clear: his allegiance lies with the Philadelphia Eagles. “You cannot bulls— your way through sports,” Shapiro told reporters after a Christmas…
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Philmont Country Club to Pay $9.1M to Family of Golf Pro Killed by Fallen Tree
Philmont Country Club near Huntingdon Valley was ordered by a Philadelphia jury to pay $9.1 million to the family of Justin Riegel, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riegel was killed during a storm by a falling tree at the country club where he was the director of golf. Riegel died in June 2020…
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Glenside Native Brings Philly Spirit to Portland with ‘Lombard House’ Sports Bar
Glenside native Brian Koch is the owner of Lombard House, a Philly bar in Portland where Eagles fans can enjoy games surrounded by fellow supporters, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Koch got the idea for the bar after he moved to Portland and could not find a place where he could truly enjoy…
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St. Joe’s Student Remembers NFL Star Saquon Barkley as Her Babysitter
Maisey Hartman, a St. Joseph’s University student, knows Saquon Barkley not just as an NFL star with two Pro Bowl appearances, but as her former babysitter, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hartman grew up in Whitehall, two miles from Coplay, where Barkley lived. She met the NFL star, who joined Philadelphia Eagles this…
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Norristown’s 10U Bengals Team Gets Council Support for Trip to Nationals in Florida
A heartfelt appeal from Norristown parent Almyra Taylor at Tuesday’s municipal council meeting secured crucial support for the Norristown Youth Athletic Association (NYAA) 10U Bengals, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The team won the Eastern Region Championship in their debut Pop Warner League season. Now, they need $25,000 to compete in the national championship…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Cracks the List of Top 100 Golf Courses in the US
Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown made the Top 100 course in the US, according to Golf. The private course has earned number 98. It was originally designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1922 and restored by Keith Foster in 2013. The restoration showcases the brilliance of classic golf architecture with modern refinements. Foster’s restoration…
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members
The Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame inducted three new members last Tuesday, reports Ed Morlock for The Times Herald. Royersford’s Amanda O’Leary, a former three-sport athlete at Spring-Ford High School and the current head coach of the University of Florida’s women’s lacrosse team, was honored for her illustrious coaching career. O’Leary’s tenure includes leading…
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