Sports
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Retired Jason Kelce Now the ‘fanbassador’ for Marriot Bonvoy
Jason Kelce of Haverford is promoting exclusive football experiences Bonvoy members can bid on during football season in a new Marriott Bonvoy campaign, writes Tim Chan for Variety. The experiences culminate in a chance to join the Philadelphia Eagles star in the run-up to Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans. Kelce debuts a new “Marriott…
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Three Popular Former Eagles Named Among Senior Nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 183 players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 seniors category and three popular former Philadelphia Eagles made it, writes John McMullen for Sports Illustrated. Former quarterback Ron Jaworski, former wide receiver Mike Quick, and former linebacker Seth Joyner were each named…
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Abington Friends School Names Mark Carberry Coach of Cross Country, Track and Field Teams
Abington Friends School has named Mark Carberry the coach of its cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Carberry boasts 15-plus years of experience coaching and recruiting at the collegiate and scholastic levels. Recently, his coaching at Villanova University resulted in an individual NCAA cross country champion and two Olympic athletes. In…
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Former Eagles Coach Dick Vermeil Speaks Out on Impact of Concussions, Fights for Compensation
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach and East Fallowfield resident Dick Vermeil is speaking out about the devastating impact of concussions on players and the struggles for fair compensation through the NFL’s settlement, write David Gambacorta and Gabe Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 1980 team, which was led by Vermeil, was the first in the…
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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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Against Odds, Council Rock North Wrestler Brings Silver Medal Home from Fargo National Tournament
Council Rock North wrestler Xavier Diaz beat the odds and won an unexpected silver medal at the Fargo National Tournament in July, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Recent graduate Diaz was undersized during his high school years, barely weighing 100 pounds during senior season. But he did not let that deter…
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Philly Sports Fans Focusing Less on Booing, More on Positivity
Philadelphia sports fans have been showing more kindness and positivity in recent years, sometimes with great results, writes Patrick Rapa for the Philadelphia Magazine. During his first season with Philadelphia Phillies last year, $300 million shortstop Trea Turner was struggling and being razzed for it by fans. But then a grassroots movement emerged to stop…
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NFL Rule Change Gives Jeff Lurie Option to Sell Eagles Ownership Stake to Private Equity
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie can now sell ownership stake of the team to private equity funds following a change in NFL rules, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Tuesday, NFL owners approved a move allowing select private equity funds to hold minority ownership in the league’s 32 teams. The change allows…
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There’s a Golf Club in Delaware County That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet
Golfing is a great low-impact outdoor sport that sharpens your eye-hand coordination, but if you’re new to the game, you may not want to pay for expensive tee times. Fortunately, there’s one country club in Media that can offer you 18 holes with a tee time under $80, writes Laura Brzyski and Giana Longo for…
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Golf with Saquon Barkley, Meet and Greet with Nick Foles: Cool Items, Experiences Available Via Eagles Radiothon
The Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank and The Green Family Foundation is now underway. Bidding will close on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All proceeds support the Eagles Autism Foundation’s mission to raise funds for innovative autism research and care programs in Philadelphia, throughout the country, and globally. This year’s auction features: As…
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Trenton Thunder Honors Bat Dog Legacy with August Rebrand
This month, the Trenton Thunder will take on a new identity as the Trenton Goldens, honoring their long-standing tradition of bat-retrieving golden retrievers, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On August 28, fans can catch the team in special jerseys featuring a playful golden retriever crest, a nod to the dogs that have…
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Council Rock Newtown Triumphs 12-2, Advances in Little League World Series
Council Rock Newtown continued their impressive run in the Little League World Series, securing a decisive 12-2 victory over South Hill Little League from Puyallup, Washington, on Sunday, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. The Mid-Atlantic Region champions exploded with 12 runs in the first three innings at Lamade Stadium, sealing the win under…
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Jason Kelce Agrees in Secretariat Doping Post He Likely has CTE
Jason Kelce has revealed on X that he likely will suffer from CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a form of brain damage experienced by post-career football players from repeated head trauma. Kelce made that revelation during a social media post May 9 suggesting that Secretariat had an enlarged heart, a symptom of being on steroids,…
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Top Bucks County Golf Courses for Budget-Conscious Players
For golf enthusiasts looking to enjoy a round without breaking the bank, there are several budget-friendly courses within a two-hour drive of Bucks County that offer quality experiences at reasonable prices, write Laura Bryzyski and Giana Longo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Located in upper Bucks County, The Bucks Club is an 18-hole course with rolling…
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Jason Kelce Tells People Magazine He’s Lost Weight and Squashes Rumors of Returning to Football
The retired NFL star Jason Kelce is losing weight and putting an end to rumors of his return to football in the process, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. He has so far trimmed 20 pounds from his frame and plans on losing more. “They’re not going to call me to come back and play…
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Council Rock Newtown Represents Pennsylvania in High-Stakes Little League World Series
The 77th Little League Baseball World Series has kicked off in Williamsport, with Pennsylvania once again in the spotlight as Bucks County’s Council Rock Newtown Little League battles for national glory, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone Newsroom. Representing the Mid-Atlantic region, Council Rock Newtown is the fourth Pennsylvania team in as many years…
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Council Rock Newtown Little League Dominates on Path to Little League World Series
The Council Rock Newtown Little League baseball team has captured the attention of Bucks County and beyond, securing a spot in the prestigious Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, writes Andrea Rose-Oates for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The team triumphed over Washington, D.C., with a 5-1 victory in the Mid-Atlantic Region final, despite rain…
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St. Joe’s Alum Targets the NBA with Olympic Experience
Saint Joseph’s University alumni Langston Galloway was a practice player for the US Olympic Basketball team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he hopes this experience will get him back into the NBA. Galloway graduated from St. Joe’s in 2014 as the second all-time leading scorer for the Hawks as well as the…
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