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Father and Sons Trio Hopes To Make This Bensalem High School Boys’ Basketball Season Memorable
Brothers Antonio and Noah Morris, both seniors at Bensalem High School, want to end this basketball season on a positive note for their father, the team’s head coach Ron Morris, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ron Morris has been associated with the Bensalem High School boys’ basketball program for nearly two decades and…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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Quakertown Racing Phenom Paul Owens Receives Coding & Billing Solutions’ Sponsorship
Quakertown racing phenom Paul Owens is getting a vote of confidence from Pennsburg-based Coding & Billing Solutions. The company has decided to sponsor the 17-year-old racer who is competing to win the 200-lap, 3-stage South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway in November. Owens is managing his racing career while also being a full-time student…
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GQ: How Does Jalen Hurts Stay at the Top of His Game? It’s in His Mind and Body
Coming out on the losing end of the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season can be tough to get over, but Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has his ways, writes Christopher Cason for GQ. While Hurts didn’t achieve his ultimate goal last season, he has stayed true to himself and his preparation. “It’s all about…
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Holy Family University to Induct Four Individuals, One Team into Its Athletics Hall of Fame
As part of TigerFest 2023, Holy Family University will induct four individuals — Kevin Comey, Fran Dougherty, Donna (Elliott) Kilpatrick, and William “Mickey” McGroarty — and the 2007-08 women’s basketball team into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated at a ceremony in the Campus Center in April 2024 at a date…
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99-Year-Old Quakertown Resident Has Always Been a Phillie Phantatic
A 99-year-old Quakertown resident has been a Phillies fan for seven decades, and her dedication has not wavered, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Martine Beahn has not let the elements stop her from missing a game. She recalls watching her favorite team on the television with a late friend when a thunderstorm cut…
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Chester County Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic
David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Raymond is quick to credit his father, University of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond, for inspiring some of the antics where…
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Former New Hope-Solebury High School Coach Creates Inclusive Baseball Team for People with Disabilities
A winning Coach of the Year for New Hope-Solebury High School is using his professional experience to help athletes of all abilities, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Tony Vlahovic’s baseball career began in Italy, where he was named Rookie of The Year. When returning to the U.S., he signed with the Boston Red…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor to Cole Hamels when he joined the team, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. His career has made him a complicated figure in Philadelphia. The fans often got…
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Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni to Speak on Football, Faith, and Family Values at Chester County Event
Nick Sirianni enters his third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a combined 23-11 record, which marks the most wins by any head coach in their first two years with the franchise. One of just two head coaches to start their Eagles career with back-to-back postseason berths, Sirianni directed a record-breaking 2022…
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Uplink Studios: Where Innovation Meets Virtue in the World of Gaming
Uplink Studios, a pioneer of community-based esports, has announced a series of exciting developments that will undoubtedly fuel the excitement of gamers and enthusiasts alike. From a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot location on the horizon to its prestigious STEM.org accreditation and a coveted nomination at the 2023 Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards, Uplink Studios continues to…
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How Bonds of Friendship Led to Viral Moment for Upper Dublin Grad
Spirits in the Philadelphia area are high as the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for the National League Championship Series. One Upper Dublin High School graduate is especially in high spirits as a t-shirt he made for his friend Phillies’ Orion Kerkering has gone viral. The story behind the t-shirt is one of friendship and a…
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The Athletic: Phillies’ Bryce Harper Has Moments and Numbers That Give Him Claim to Historic Greatness
After another amazing showing against the Braves, Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper proved once again that October is his month, writes Jayson Stark for The Athletic. Bryce Harper is no stranger to game-changing and season-changing swings and the one he made in the third innings Wednesday night when his team needed it the most was among…
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup Approaches, Preparation Visits Are Underway
Despite being nearly three years ago, FIFA officials are taking tours across host cities and recently visited Philadelphia to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Last week, FIFA officials were at the Sports Complex and Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia to inspect the venue and discuss the logistics…
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“That Place is a Lot of Fun. It is Unique,” NFL Reporter Pam Oliver Had This to Say about Lincoln Financial Field
After working more than 30 years in the sports journalism industry, Pam Oliver has seen and done just about it all, writes Richard Deitsch for The Athletic. Since 2014, Oliver has worked as a sideline reporter for Fox Sports. With 32 NFL teams and hundreds of games each season, Oliver has been to each…
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Philadelphia Phillies Saw the Biggest Attendance Increase of Any MLB Team This Season
The MLB saw its biggest attendance increase in the last 25 years, writes Maury Brown for Forbes. The Philadelphia Phillies were among the league’s biggest beneficiaries of the attendance increase. The ball club saw the biggest fan attendance increase from 2022 in Citizens Bank Park, increasing its per game attendance by nearly 10,000 from the previous…
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Bucks County Government Names Sept. 28 ‘Tony Chapman Day’ for Local Coach
Officials from the Bucks County Government helped honor a beloved basketball coach with a major proclamation. Led by Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo, officials gathered at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, located at 2429 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, to honor Tony Chapman, who was the coach of the school’s basketball team for 45 years before retiring this year.…
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Arcadia University Students Embrace World of Collegiate Esports
Over the last decade, the esports industry has grown in leaps and bounds, especially on college campuses. Many colleges across the United States now have esports programs, including Arcadia University in Glenside, writes Ira Porter for The Christian Science Monitor. Sean Ey, a junior computer science major, is on the esports team at Arcadia. “I’ve…
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