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Vonnie Gros, Ursinus College Alum Who Coached U.S. Field Hockey to Olympic Bronze, Dies at 90
Vonnie Gros, the Ursinus College alum who coached the United States women’s field hockey team to an Olympic bronze medal, has died aged 90, writes USA Field Hockey. A true pioneer, Gros helped lay the foundation for women’s field hockey nationwide. Even with limited resources and little expectation of international success, she introduced possession-focused play,…
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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. . There are more food and beverage options, new sponsors, and a new concession operator, Aramark. Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott said the new multimillion-dollar stadium…
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Redemption Night: Friends’ Central Tops Westtown for PAISAA Crown
Wynnewood basketball had a championship night to remember, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friends’ Central School captured its first-ever PAISAA girls’ basketball title Friday, defeating powerhouse Westtown School, 62-54. For Friends’ Central, the win was years in the making. After falling to Westtown in the previous two state title games and in league…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Makes History with The Union
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan continues to rewrite the record books, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The 16-year-old midfielder scored his first two professional goals last Thursday, leading the Philadelphia Union to a 7-0 win over Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In the process, Sullivan became the youngest American to score…
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Lansdale Twin Sisters Honor Late Field Hockey Advocate Gretta Ehret with Penn State Season Dedication
Lansdale twins Kerry and Riley O’Donnell, sophomores at Penn State, are dedicating this season to late field hockey advocate Gretta Ehret, writes Greg Finberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sisters have been linked since birth, and this connection extended into field hockey creating an unmatched chemistry. “We love playing together,” said Riley. “When we’re on…
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WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships
West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming conference titles inside the York YMCA Graham Pool. The Golden Rams men’s team won their fifth consecutive PSAC title and 27th straight championship in which they participated,…
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St. Joe’s Basketball Powered by Standout Gabby Casey
Lansdale Catholic Alum, Gabby Casey, has stepped into a starring role this season for St. Joseph’s University in Lower Merion, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Casey is leading the Hawks toward a potential top-four seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament. After playing limited minutes as a freshman and serving as a secondary scorer…
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Bryn Mawr’s Susan Gross Started Public School Squash Revolution
Bryn Mawr educator Susan Gross launched the nation’s first public school squash team at Harriton High School nearly two decades ago, starting a quiet revolution that would help democratize a sport long reserved for the elite, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Gross was introduced to squash through her son, Edward, who attended…
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Broomall Native Taylor Anderson-Heide and Team USA Eye Possible Bronze Medal
Broomall native Taylor Anderson-Heide and Team USA’s women’s curling team have a shot at an Olympic Bronze medal, depending on how things go in their competition against Canada Sunday morning. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the team’s success at the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics, writes Michael Tannenbaum for PhillyVoice. The U.S. women’s…
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Côte d’Ivoire Selects Chester Facilities as World Cup Base Camp
The West African Cote d’Ivoire team has selected the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester as its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The country’s national team will play two matches in Philadelphia during the group round of the tournament. Les…
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Mani Sajid’s Relentless Work Ethic Makes Him Plymouth Whitemarsh’s All-Time Scoring Leader
Mani Sajid’s relentless work ethic has propelled him into Plymouth Whitemarsh High School basketball program’s all-time leading scorer, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sajid’s drive is so intense that coach Jim Donofrio had to convince him to rest for a single day. The 6-foot-4 senior shooting guard led the team to a 19-5…
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End of an Era at St. Joe’s as AD Takes National Post
Jill Bodensteiner, athletic director at St. Joseph’s University is stepping down to become the next commissioner of the Horizon League, writes Jeff Neiberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her final day on Hawk Hill will be April 15. An Indiana native, Bodensteiner has led St. Joe’s athletics since June 2018. University President Cheryl A. McConnell called…
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Elkins Park’s Cole Kuhn Stands Among Nation’s Best High School Pitchers
Cole Kuhn, a sixteen-year-old from Elkins Park, is among the top high school pitchers in the country and has already earned a scholarship to Duke University, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After appearing in just a handful of varsity high school games, his triple-digit fastballs have even drawn the attention of scouts for…
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Eastern University Launches Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Rugby
Eastern University is launching men’s and women’s collegiate rugby and expanding athletic opportunities while further enriching campus life and supporting the university’s commitment to holistic student development. Both programs are expected to compete at the Division III level within the National Collegiate Rugby framework beginning in Spring 2027, while remaining active members of USA Rugby.…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies’ All-Star Likes to Wind Down with Romance Novels
Philadelphia Phillies’ all-star first baseman Bryce Harper is among the growing number of men who are picking up the traditionally female-targeted romance novels, writes Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg for The Wall Street Journal. In his recent interview with GQ, the seven-time All-Star said he enjoys reading novels by Elle Kennedy, a prolific romance novel author, to…
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Elkins Park High Schooler Hits Triple Digits on Radar Gun
Elkins Park’s Cole Kuhn is already throwing as hard as many Major League veterans, and he’s only 16, writes Jason Dumas for Action News. Cole Kuhn, a junior at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, recently went viral after clocking a fastball over 100 miles per hour. That speed is a rare feat at any level of…
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Phillies Truck, Packed with Gear and Hot Dog Launcher, Heads to Spring Training
Heading to spring training in Clearwater, Florida, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing along a truck stocked with hats, gloves, and even a hot dog launcher, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Decorated for their All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, the truck will travel 1,054 miles across eight states to reach…
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MLB Plans to Invest Millions in Philadelphia Communities for 2026 All-Star Weekend
In 2019, the MLB did something it doesn’t typically do in announcing the host city of its All-Star Game seven years in advance. Knowing that 2026 is the 250th birthday of America, the league knew there was an opportunity there that it could not miss, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We put…
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