Sports
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Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However, his desire to be a…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Teams Up to Change MLB Bat Design
King of Prussia bat-making company, Victus Sports, is making major moves as baseball’s latest equipment innovation gains traction across the sport, according to a press release. Victus, alongside parent company Marucci Sports, has entered a multi-year agreement with Axe Bat to expand Axe Handle Technology across its wood bat lineup. The partnership builds on Victus’…
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New York Post on Kylie Kelce: Montco Native, Active Fundraiser, Great Mom, Jason’s Rock
Kylie McDevitt Kelce is no stranger herself to athletic success, writes Andrew Crane for the New York Post. The wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce grew up in Narberth and went to Lower Merion High School. At Cabrini University in Radnor, she excelled on the field hockey team. In her final two seasons, it won…
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From MCCC to UConn: Kathy Auriemma Has Been Geno’s Partner for Over 40 Years
Kathy Auriemma, who graduated from Cheltenham High School, has supported her husband, Geno Auriemma, throughout all 41 seasons of his coaching career with UConn women’s basketball, writes Emily Burback for Town & Country. They first met at Montgomery County Community College in 1972 and married six years later. They have three children, Alysa, Jenna, and…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Talks Prioritizing Fan Experience for Future Stadium
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ lease at Lincoln Financial Field is set to expire in 2032, so Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is being deliberate as he explores various options in regards to what comes next, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As of now, the team is conducting “exploratory research” on the possibility of a new…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie Says He’s “More Involved Than Ever”
Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie says he’s not slowing down anytime soon, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is entering his 32nd season with the franchise and remains deeply involved in team operations. Lurie said that while he may spend less time physically at the team’s headquarters,…
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Radnor’s Devan Kaney Is the Latest Sports Reporter to Be Let Go
Radnor native Devan Kaney has been let go at 94WIP-FM, where she served as a co-host of a morning talk show and as a sideline reporter covering the Philadelphia Eagles. She has been at the station since 2022, co-hosting WIP’s morning show along with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie. Kaney took over as the station’s…
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Lower Merion Liberty Girls Ice Hockey Crowned 2026 Flyers Cup Winners
The Lower Merion Liberty girls ice hockey team has won the 2026 Flyers Cup championship and is bringing home the title after a thrilling season, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The team is a joint effort between Harriton High School and Lower Merion. This was the first title for the team, which made…
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Bala Cynwyd’s St. Joe’s Names New Leader for Field Hockey Program
A new era is beginning for Saint Joseph’s University field hockey following one of the most successful stretches in program history, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sam Brown has been named the Hawks’ next head coach, stepping into his first collegiate head coaching role after serving as associate head coach at Syracuse. Brown…
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Taryn Hatcher, Dropped From NBC’s Phillies Coverage, Has a New Gig
The 2026 Phillies season is underway, but over at NBC Sports Philadelphia, a familiar face is missing, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taryn Hatcher joined the network in 2019 and has been an in-stadium reporter for the past few seasons. This year, the network opted not to renew her contract and eliminated her…
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Ace Pickleball Opens First Courts in Chester County at Former Furniture Store in Downingtown
National franchisor Ace Pickleball recently opened its first Chester County location, bringing 12 climate-controlled courts to a former furniture store, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new club marks the 25th location of Georgia-based Ace Pickleball, that has been launched by longtime friends and franchisees Savan Manvar, Milan Dalsania, and Mayank Jasani. Living in the Lehigh…
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Slippery Rock-Based Company Now MLB’s Chief Supplier of Dirt, and Phillies Are to Thank for It
The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies started using DuraEdge products 13 years ago, and put the company on the map during a rainy World Series game against the Tampa…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Bonnie Rosen Builds Lasting Legacy at Temple
From Bala Cynwyd to the national stage, Bonnie Rosen has built a legacy that continues to shape women’s lacrosse across the region, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime Temple University head coach recently added another memorable moment to her career when two trumpeter swans unexpectedly landed on the practice field just days…
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Lansdale Catholic Players Carry “JG 3” With Them This Season
The start of baseball season at Lansdale Catholic High School carries a deeper meaning this year, as players honor a teammate, writes Rob Kuestner for NBC 10 Philadelphia. John Gendek, a freshman who dreamed of playing for the program, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer just days into the school year. After…
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Victus Sports Gears Up for Phillies Season From King of Prussia
As the Phillies break into the new season, one Montgomery County company is already in midseason form, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News. King of Prussia’s Victus Sports produces the official bat of Major League Baseball and supplies custom designs to several Phillies players, including Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, and Brandon Marsh. For the company,…
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We’re Just 49 Days Away From Some Great Golf in Newtown Square
The world’s best golfers will be in Newtown Square in just 49 days, descending on the Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn. “It’s really exciting knowing that you have 156 of the world’s best golfers in your backyard,” said tournament director Jackie Endsley. He expects it to be…
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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The stadium first opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1927. Since then, coaches and players alike has shared countless memories at the stadium. There’s Phil Martelli, who coached at Saint…
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Wildcats Sought Advice From March Madness Vets to Regroup Toward NCAA Tournament
When the season started, it didn’t look like the Villanova Wildcats had a shot at the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team’s record was 2-2 after losing to Fairfield and Princeton in November, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats turned to senior forward Annie Welde and senior guard Maggie Grant for advice.…
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