Sports
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Central Bucks Senior Activity Center Keeps Seniors Moving with Chair Volleyball
The Central Bucks Senior Activity Center in Doylestown, which provides programs to entertain, stimulate, and educate seniors, recently added a new sport: chair volleyball, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Audrey Jefferson, 82, president of the Central Bucks Senior Activity Center, credits the sport for keeping her moving and alive. Jefferson first learned about chair volleyball…
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Two-Time State Champion at Archbishop Wood, Deja Evans Finds Her Perfect Fit at Drexel
After one season at the University of Albany, Deja Evans, a two-time state champion at Archbishop Wood High School, found her perfect fit at Drexel University, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot-two center is the biggest offseason addition to the women’s basketball program at Drexel, and she made her presence felt from…
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WCU Men’s Basketball Continues Milestone Season Into NCAA Tournament
The West Chester University Men’s Basketball has continued its record-breaking season with the beginning of the NCAA Division II Tournament, writes Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. WCU will enter the national tournament this month, after success at the regional Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Golden Rams’ season began on Nov. 8 with consecutive…
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Eagles Fan in Royersford Lands the Ultimate Vanity Plate
Eagles fans have been scooping up all kinds of memorabilia this season, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Royersford resident Dave Davis may have landed the most unique keepsake of all—a Pennsylvania vanity plate reading ELGSES. The plate pays tribute to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s now-infamous flub when attempting to lead an E-A-G-L-E-S chant at…
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DelVal Men’s Basketball Team Receives Prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award
The Delaware Valley University men’s basketball team and head coach Muhamadou Kaba have been selected as the recipients of the prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award for the 2024-25 season. Presented by the Philadelphia Area Referees, members of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association (CBOA), the award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship demonstrated by a program’s coaches, players, and…
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Find Out How the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club Managed to Watch Super Bowl LIX in South Africa
Long before the Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club already had a trip to South Africa planned. After the way the previous season ended for the Birds, they didn’t anticipate such a fast turnaround. However, amid clinching their way to the Super Bowl, the local rugby team wouldn’t…
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Four Montco Golf Courses Make List of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten
Four Montgomery County golf courses have found a place on the Top 10 Golf Courses from Arnold Palmer’s Birthplace list, writes Debayan Biswas for MSN. Merion Golf Club (East) ranks highest in second place. The course features winding fairways, punishing rough, and deep bunkers, which tested the world’s best golfers during the 2013 U.S. Open.…
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Fairless Hills Athlete to Represent Pennsylvania at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Karl Dickersbach, a runner from Fairless Hills, has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania at the 2026 Special Olympics USA games in Minnesota, reports Gray Hall for 6abc. Dickersbach already participated in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games this year, where his main event is snowshoeing. He first did the Special Olympics in elementary school. “With…
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Fans Gather at Oxford Valley Mall to Meet Eagles GM Howie Roseman
Fans in Eagles gear lined up outside Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Saturday, Feb. 22, to meet the team’s general manager, Howie Roseman, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roseman has become a cult personality in the Philadelphia region. He stated “I bleed for this city” during the Eagles parade,…
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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games
Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…
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Brady MacAdams, Last Year’s Role Player, Emerges as Leader for Archbishop Wood in PCL Playoffs
With his insatiable desire to improve, Archbishop Wood junior Brady MacAdams has grown from a role player last year into a key leader, guiding his team through the PCL playoffs, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the season, the 6-foot-4 wing averages 16.8 points per game, shooting 52 percent from the field and…
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Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose
Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…
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WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision
When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…
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Historic Philadelphia Cricket Club at the Heart of Major Golf Tournament Excitement
Greater Philadelphia’s burgeoning interest in professional golf is evident, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Soon, Flourtown will host the 2025 Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club and the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Organizers report swift sales of hospitality suites, reflecting strong demand from the business community. This enthusiasm positions…
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Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win
During the past NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles valuation was set at $8.3 billion, but that value is set to soar much higher after winning Super Bowl LIX, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to industry experts, winning the Super Bowl is always a boom for NFL teams, as it generates more…
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Conwell-Egan Catholic Appoints Brian O’Hara as New Head Football Coach
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School has found its new head football coach in-house, promoting former assistant coach Brian O’Hara to the position, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. O’Hara replaces Jack Techtmann, who decided to step down in December. He is a graduate of Bishop Egan, which became Conwell-Egan after a merger with…
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Chester Native Autumn Lockwood First Black Woman Coach to Win Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles performance coach Autumn Lockwood, born in the city of Chester, became the first Black woman to win a Super Bowl as a coach, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lockwood, now in her third season with the Eagles, was hired in 2022.] She is now part of an extremely small group of…
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