Sports
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Cleveland Indians’ Coaching Staff: A Mutual Admiration Society with Bucks County Roots
The professional and personal relationship between Cleveland Indians’ Manager Terry Francona and Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale started before the two even met, reports Joe Noga at The Cleveland Plain Dealer. In the late 1990s, when Francona was managing the Philadelphia Phillies and living in Yardley, news of the Double-A Trenton Thunder routinely floated across the Delaware River. Francona’s interest in the Thunder’s manager, Hale, was piqued…
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Pickleball’s Popularity Continues to Grow
Pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis, is exploding in popularity across the Delaware Valley, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In fact, the sport played with a modified Wiffle ball and a large version of a ping-pong paddle is currently the fastest-growing participation sport in the nation. “It’s been sweeping the country,”…
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Honorifics, Kudos and Gratitude Mark Career-long 900 Victories for Holy Ghost Prep Basketball Coach
Holy Ghost Prep in Bensalem threw a party in honor of Coach Tony Chapman, honoring his impressive 900 wins, wrote Rich Flanagan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was surrounded by his team, his students, his family and local dignitaries. Over the course of his career, Chapman guided his hoopsters to 23 Bicentennial Athletic League titles, nine District One crowns, and two Eastern State titles. Chapman,…
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Ailing Trevose Flyers Fan — Who Never Missed a Home Opener — Watches 2021 Faceoff Onsight
A 78-year-old Philadelphia Flyers Fan in hospice care for end-stage heart failure was in danger of breaking his decades-long tradition of attending the team’s 2021 home opener. But when his Trevose family lobbied on his behalf, he got the royal treatment, reported Trish Hartman of 6ABC. Russell Thompson, 78, decked in orange and black, watched from a suite with an attending nurse…
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Feasterville Gym Unveils Statue Marking 50 Years Since Frazier-Ali ‘Fight of the Century’
A seven-foot-tall bronze statue commemorating the 1971 Frazier-Ali “Fight of the Century” sits impressively outside of a Feasterville gym, wrote Damichael Cole for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The statue was the brainchild of a South Jersey sports memorabilia collector who commissioned it without an appropriate site to put it. Joe Hand, Jr., president of Joe Hand Promotions, heard about the homeless sculpture and offered a spot outside his family’s Feasterville gym. The 1,600-pound,…
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Ambler Man Lived at Veterans Stadium in Secret, Tells All in His New Book
Walt Disney had his secret apartment in the Disneyland firehouse. Tom Garvey had his at Veterans Stadium, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket,” he said. The Ridley Park native who now resides in Ambler details his life from 1979 to 1981 living in…
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With Many Destination Marathons Sidelined, Bucks County Offers a Nearby Alternative
Most destination marathons — running courses with interesting settings like the Great Wall of China, Paris’ Champs Elysee or Walt Disney World — have been affected by COVID-19. But there are convenient Bucks County alternatives, writes Kristin Schott writes for Philadelphia Magazine. A challenging run bookended by pampering in nearby hotel is as accessible as New Hope. No flights. No long drives. No crowds. Not even an entry fee. “Unless you’re an ultra-runner, the thought of jogging the nearly 60-mile…
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Langhorne Family Kicks Off Philadelphia Flyers’ New Program Honoring Frontline Workers
Amanda and Josh Hatheway, of Langhorne, got to enjoy Philadelphia Flyers’ first game of the regular season from a VIP spot at the Wells Fargo Center as part of the team’s new program that honors frontline workers during the pandemic, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. The Hatheways and their young sons Westin and Carson were…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Near Top of List of Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its many amazing outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled the list of best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the number…
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Langhorne Native, Top Cleveland Indians Prospect Nolan Jones Excels on Field
Nolan Jones, a Langhorne native and top Cleveland Indians prospect, has been excelling on the field thanks to his patient approach and strong work ethic, writes John Parker for MiLB.com. Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, Jones was originally focused on ice hockey. After an injury left him with a concussion, he decided it was…
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