Sports
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Make No Mistake, Pittsburgh: Governor Josh Shapiro is a Birds Fan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t shy about his sports loyalties, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of Sunday’s rare Eagles–Steelers matchup in Philadelphia, the Abington resident and self-described sports “fanatic” made it clear: his allegiance lies with the Philadelphia Eagles. “You cannot bulls— your way through sports,” Shapiro told reporters after a Christmas…
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Eastern University to Add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
Eastern University is currently searching for a Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling with the intention of competing in the NCAA’s Middle Atlantic Conference in both sports in 2026-27. Athletic Director Eric McNelley said that the goal is to hire a director as soon as possible, as well as a pair of full-time assistants in…
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MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt
A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field struggles Schmidt had living up to fans’ expectations, writes Gabriella Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt lived in Media Borough in a home he bought in November 1979, the year before…
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Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Talks Favorite Main Line Memory, Offers Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Fanatics, a constantly growing licensed sports merchandise brand. He also launched REFORM Alliance with rap superstars Meek…
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Former Villanovan Lucy Olsen Still Has Basketball Fun in Iowa
“Basketball is fun”– Lucy Olsen. That was the catchphrase turned trademark for former Wildcat point guard Lucy Olsen during her three seasons at Villanova University, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Olsen led the Wildcats after Maddy Siegrist was drafted third overall by the Dallas Wings. Then, at the end of her junior year,…
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Glenside Native Brings Philly Spirit to Portland with ‘Lombard House’ Sports Bar
Glenside native Brian Koch is the owner of Lombard House, a Philly bar in Portland where Eagles fans can enjoy games surrounded by fellow supporters, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Koch got the idea for the bar after he moved to Portland and could not find a place where he could truly enjoy…
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David Markowitz Found His Childhood in His Haverford Home Sports Den
David Markowitz is a very nostalgic person, especially when it comes to sports, so when he and his wife Lecia Markowitz moved into their Haverford home in 2008, the basement became David’s sports den. The den would house memorabilia from Philadelphia-area minor and major leagues and defunct hockey teams, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia…
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St. Joe’s Student Remembers NFL Star Saquon Barkley as Her Babysitter
Maisey Hartman, a St. Joseph’s University student, knows Saquon Barkley not just as an NFL star with two Pro Bowl appearances, but as her former babysitter, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hartman grew up in Whitehall, two miles from Coplay, where Barkley lived. She met the NFL star, who joined Philadelphia Eagles this…
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The Athletic: Former Phillies Slugger Dick Allen Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Dick Allen was named as one of the newest incoming inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame through the Classic Baseball Era Committee, writes Tyler Kepner for The Athletic. After missing out on being elected by just one vote in both 2015 and 2022, Allen picked up 13 of 16 votes for 81.3 percent this…
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New York Post: How Coach Nick Sirianni Has Helped Fuel the Eagles’ Nine-Game Win Streak
During the first month of the NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni looked like a goner as many were calling for him to get fired, writes Mark Cannizzaro for the New York Post. After starting the season 2-2, Sirianni taunted a group of Eagles fans who were chanting “Fire Nick” after they barely beat…
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Boasting Some of the Nation’s Top Talent, Westtown School Ensures Every Girls’ Basketball Player Shines
Westtown School boasts some of the nation’s top talent on its girls’ basketball team, and Coach Fran Burbidge has taught them all to share the load, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burbidge is the culinary master ensuring his entire team gets to eat when it comes to playtime. “At different times and in…
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Princess Diana-Inspired Philadelphia Eagles Varsity Jacket is Now On Sale
Mitchell & Ness recently dropped the new limited-edition Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket inspired by one worn by Princess Diana in the mid-1990s, writes Kilty Cleary for The Sporting News. The company made sure to create the jacket in a way that faithfully represents a cherished piece of sports and fashion history. Every detail is a…
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Could a Woman’s Soccer Team be in Philadelphia Region’s Future?
The National Women’s Soccer League would love to have a team in Philadelphia, but it’s unclear how much the region wants the team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a place where we’d like to be at some point,” Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “There’s been an effort to get an expansion team, but…
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Haverford High’s Olivia Cieslak Is a Top Runner in the State and Nation
Olivia Cieslak and her mom, Aga, had a running routine over at Rose Tree Park, but as Olivia entered high school, she was outpacing her mom, who had to use a bike to keep up. “I can still do a shakeout with her, like a quarter to three miles. … But going into high school,…
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The Athletic: See Where Sixers Great Allen Iverson Ranks in New ‘The Basketball 100’ List
The impact of Allen Iverson goes far beyond what he did on the court. It must be measured also by what he represented, the era he came from, and what he inspired, writes Marcus Thompson II for The Athletic. His on-court accolades include being named an 11-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selections, four-time scoring champion, two-time…
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Norristown Native Geno Auriemma Cements Legacy as Winningest College Basketball Coach
Norristown native Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in college basketball history on Wednesday with his 1,217th victory, reports Emma Baccellieri for Sports Illustrated. The milestone came with a decisive 85–41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, celebrated by 63 alumnae spanning decades of UConn basketball. From benchwarmers to Olympians like Diana Taurasi, they all credited Auriemma…
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The Athletic: After Slow Start to Season, Flyers Start to Find Their Identity
The Philadelphia Flyers started their season 1-5-1 with the team not earning its first regulation win until their eighth game. However, after shaking off the abysmal start and cleaning up some of their issues, the Flyers have gone 4-2-1 in their next seven games, writes Kevin Kurz for The Athletic. The team is also riding…
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Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners
Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell L. Morgan and Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. Morgan is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Morgan Properties, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Conshohocken. Morgan…
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