Sports
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Ardmore’s Dan Porter Turns Overtime Into a $500M Sports Media Giant
Ardmore’s Dan Porter turned the idea of giving young athletes a platform into Overtime, a sports media company with over $500 million, writes Joseph Santoliquito for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Porter left his executive post at William Morris Endeavor in 2016 when he noticed the gap between how kids played sports and how they were seen.…
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Drexel Hill Man Coined Now Famous Bernie Parent Bumper Sticker
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers may remember a 1974 bumper sticker that was making the rounds, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent,” it read. The slogan was all about longtime Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, an NHL Hall of Famer and member of the Broad Street Bullies…
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Philadelphia Welcomes New $15M State-of-the-Art Equestrian Arena in Fairmount Park
The new state-of-the-art McCausland Arena has opened in Fairmount Park, ready to host the Philadelphia Arena Polo Championship on September 27, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Built with $15 million in public and private funds, the 44,000-square-foot indoor horse arena was developed by Work to Ride, a program of the Chaminoux Equestrian Center that focuses…
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WSJ: Eagles’ DT Jordan Davis Establishes Self As Among NFL’s Best Game Wreckers
During the Philadelphia Eagles‘ week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jordan Davis played the hero to seal the victory and help maintain the team’s undefeated start to the season, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. Davis got through the Rams line managed to get a hand on the ball as Rams…
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Ali Barkley, Younger Brother to Saquon Barkley, Joins WCU Football for Victorious Season Opener
West Chester University football fans will recognize a familiar last name with the addition of Ali Barkley to the team, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News. Ali, younger brother to Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, plays as running back for the 2025-2026 season. Barkley shared that the duo always played football throughout their childhood, and…
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Oreland’s John Sullivan and a Lifelong Friendship Born in Phillies Mascot Days
John Sullivan, who grew up in Oreland, played Phil, one half of Phillies’ first mascot duo in the 1970s, and still keeps friendship with Nancy D’Egidio, who played Phillis, his female counterpart, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Debuting in 1971, the colonial-era adolescent twins were dressed in Revolutionary-era garb for the Phillies’ first…
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Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field
Eastern University has completed state-of-the-art renovations to the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The field has been completely upgraded to synthetic turf that is playable year-round and includes new dugouts, bullpens, wall padding, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board. Construction wrapped up in August, and the field will be used…
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WSJ: Eagles’ Tush Push Continues to Draw Ire of Not Only Opposing NFL Teams and Coaches, But Officials
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have been the talk across the league over the past few years due to its vaunted tush push. As we stand two games into the 2025-26 NFL season, the talk has escalated further, writes Jason Gay for The Wall Street Journal. During the offseason, the NFL owners came…
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Hatfield Woman Receives Amazing Surprise for 80th Birthday at Phillies Game
Donna Moray, from Hatfield, was celebrating her 80th birthday at the Phillies stadium when she received an amazing present from a total stranger, reports Jennifer Lee for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Moray was sitting near the third baseline with her daughters on September 10, in her Phillies jersey that sports her name. Jameson Pennings, a nine-year-old…
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Audenried Charter’s New Varsity Football Team Helmed By Coach Who Learned From Nick Sirianni
For the first time, Universal Audenried Charter High School has a varsity football, and its coach Roy-Al Edwards has had a friendship with Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni that now spans nearly two decades, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he first started looking at colleges, Edwards envisioned going to a powerhouse school.…
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Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles
James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL. “I ended…
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Future of Lincoln Financial Field Remains Uncertain While Eagles Consider Upgrades or New Stadium
The future of Lincoln Financial Field remains uncertain while the Philadelphia Eagles continue to weigh whether to upgrade or replace their home of the past 22 seasons, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Birds recently surveyed a portion of season ticket holders to gather opinions on possible Linc upgrades and gauge interest…
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Saquon Barkley’s Marketability Soars to New Heights
After a stellar season where Saquon Barkley, who currently resides in Malvern, set an NFL record for total yards, helped Eagles reach the Super Bowl, and won AP Offensive Player of the Year honors, his marketability has reached unprecedented heights among NFL players, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ed Berry, who has…
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Tiger Woods Helps Dedicate Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Course
Tiger Woods was at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for his Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which straddles West Philadelphia and Upper Darby. Woods’ TGR Foundation was primarily responsible for the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab, which opened in April at the Cobbs Creek Course. The golf course is undergoing extensive renovations…
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This Lifelong Eagles Fan Has Turned Her Passion and Fandom Into a Higher Purpose
Shirley Ann Dash, a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, is known by many fellow Eagles fans for her fandom, but her story is one of resilience and community impact, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Nearly 20 years ago, Dash made an appearance in E-A-G-L-E-S: The Movie after which she could hardly walk the streets…
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Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown
Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, which opened its first outdoor site in Philadelphia three months ago, plans on launching its first suburban indoor club in Flourtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located at 825 Bethlehem Pike and feature five padel courts and three pickleball courts, along with…
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ESPN: Jalen Hurts is One of the NFL’s Most Underappreciated Quarterbacks
ESPN recently released its annual NFL player rankings ahead of the 2025 season, and Jalen Hurts was ranked as the ninth-best quarterback and No. 19 player overall, writes Todd Pendleton and Mike Freeman for USA Today. Despite leading his team to the ultimate prize — the Super Bowl — and also winning the Super Bowl…
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Eric Gentry, Neumann-Goretti Alum and USC Linebacker, is Among the NCAA’s Top Defenders
Philadelphia native Eric Gentry graduated from the University of Southern California last spring, and now anchors USC’s defense as a fifth-year player, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 6’6″ linebacker has a 7’1″ wingspan, allowing him to make the game much more difficult for opposing quarterbacks looking to throw the ball over the…
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