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From SNL to Super Bowl, ‘Kelce’ Documents An Unforgettable NFL Season
The documentary was supposed to be about Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman Jason Kelce’s final 2021 season and what it’s like for a professional athlete to walk away from the game. It became much more after the Eagles made it to the playoffs and Kelce, who lives in Haverford, put his retirement on hold, writes Matt…
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Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore Hosts Sunrise Skate
Early birds got extra ice time at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore on September 5, 2023. America’s first skating club hosting a Sunrise Skate from 6:15 to 8:30 a.m. the day after Labor Day to kick off the new season. The skating session was free for members. The club’s mission is…
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Hill School Football Team Starts New Season on Newly Renovated Madden Stadium
The Hill School football program is entering the new season with one major change: all practices, scrimmages, and games will be played at the newly-renovated Madden Stadium, writes Evan Wheaton for The Pottstown Mercury. The new stadium in Pottstown comes complete with turf, bleachers, and a dazzling scoreboard that has play clocks on either end.…
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Narberth Native Kylie Kelce Joins Husband, Eagles Center Jason Kelce, on Podcast
Narberth native Kylie Kelce recently joined her husband, Eagles center Jason Kelce, and brother-in-law Travis Kelce on their New Heights podcast, to discuss a variety of topics, including the upcoming Kelce documentary, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kylie, who attended Lower Merion High School, met Jason on the online dating app Tinder. The…
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For Some Local Residents, the Schuylkill River Is a Swimmer’s Haven
At the recent Charles Bender Memorial Swim near Norristown, swimmers waxed poetic about the Schuylkill River, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Using words like “delightful,” “lovely,” and “really clean” to describe the water, they say the river’s sometimes bad reputation doesn’t hold any water with them. “Most people have this mentality that the…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Ranks Among Top 3 Non-traditional United States Golf Courses
When you are enjoying yourself, it does not matter if the golf course you are visiting is traditional length or if it is a traditional-par course, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek. Golfweek recently released its inaugural ranking of the top 40 par-3, short, and non-traditional courses in the United States and luckily for local golf…
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Germantown Academy’s Jess Aponik’s Perseverance Pays Off, Commits to Kutztown
While her journey to playing college basketball had a lot of bumps and turns along the way, Germantown Academy’s Jess Aponik never gave up, writes Andrew Robinson for City of Basketball Love. During her high school basketball career Aponik faced many challenges. Her freshman year, COVID-19 cut time on the court, and then she lost…
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North Penn High School’s Caleigh Sperling Commits to Thomas Jefferson University
North Penn High School’s Caleigh Sperling will be continuing her basketball career at Thomas Jefferson University, according to Andrew Robinson for City of Basketball Love. Sperling said the school is the perfect fit. She said she first started talking with the Rams after her junior year season with North Penn. Her resume impressed them with…
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Following Super Bowl Season, Philadelphia Eagles’ Franchise Value Soars to $5.8B
The value of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise went up by 18 percent to $5.8 billion in the last year, according to Forbes’ new NFL team valuations, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The increase follows a 2022-23 season that wrapped up with a Super Bowl appearance and saw the team set its records…
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Abington High School’s Flag Football Team Wins Championship
The Abington High School’s championship-winning flag football team was recently featured on FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia, writes Ryan Genova for The Glenside Local. Players and coaches talk about winning the championship game and the rings each team member received last week during halftime of the Eagles’ preseason game versus the Indianapolis Colts. Check out…
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Upper Dublin High School Grad Morey Hershgordon Joins Channel 7 in Boston
Morey Hershgordon, an Upper Dublin High School graduate, is heading to Boston to be Channel 7’s new lead sports anchor, writes Chadd Finn for The Boston Globe. He has spent the last four and half years at WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island, but he is originally from the Philadelphia area. When comparing Boston sports to…
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Bryce Harper Gives Some Advice to Media Little League
The Media Little League team was on the team bus, dejected and sullen after their Little League World Series loss to Rhode Island, when they were told someone wanted to meet them. Bryce Harper. The same evening the Media team was playing against Rhode Island, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals were playing the Little…
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French Creek Racing in Bridgeport Is a Haven for Open-Water Swimmers
For some athletes, there is just nothing like the experience of swimming in open water. For Madelaine Sayko, a 66-year-old Radnor woman, it is the thrill of beating her last time and the support of the other members of French Creek Racing that keeps her coming back, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today The…
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King of Prussia-based Victus Sports Dropping No. 2 Pencil Bat Used by Likes of Bryson Stott
Some say the pen is mightier than the sword. In this case, a pencil can be as mighty as a baseball bat. King of Prussia-based Victus Sports dropped a collection of customized bats, designed to look like a No. 2 pencil, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This eclectic bat was used by Phillies’ second baseman…
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Inter-Academic Athletic League Keeps Philadelphia Area Student-Athletes in the Game
The Inter-Academic Athletic League has been supporting student-athletes for more than 130 years, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Started in 1887 by the then headmaster of Germantown Academy, the league today is still the governing body for student athletics for nine of Greater Philadelphia’s private and independent schools. Some of the most…
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King of Prussia Psychologist Offers Parents Tips on How to Support Young Athletes
Dr. Rick Neff, a licensed clinical and sports psychologist in King of Prussia, says that when young athletes dream of turning pro, parents should support them as much as possible. While not all young athletes will have that level of success, it is important to help them strive for it, he told Sean Streicher at…
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A Ukrainian Refugee in Jenkintown Embraces Eagles Fever
When Sergei Zherdey came to Philadelphia in January seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine, the city was high on Eagles fever. Although he had never seen a football game before, he quickly learned that cheering on the hometown team is a big part of being a Philadelphian. Now living in Jenkintown, his love of…
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A Passion for Lacrosse Took Mike French from a Small Village to Villanova
Iconic lacrosse player Mike French lives in the bustling Philadelphia area now, but his childhood was spent in a small Canadian village, writes Don Rickers for PelhamToday. French, a former Philadelphia Wings player and USA Lacrosse Hall of Famer, grew up in St. David’s, Niagara Falls, Ontario, but his lacrosse skill brought him to the…
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