Sports

27019057 He just returned to Philly from a vacation: A retirement vacation. But judging by the way 77-year-old Bob Vetrone Sr. sounds, it seems as if he has plenty of youth left in him. ...

Richard "Tabby" Cunningham has no problem handling the spotlight. Three seasons ago, the unknown point guard stepped into St. John Neumann's starting lineup and helped the team win the Catholic League basketball championship. ...

ASA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS The Philadelphia ASA softball championships in men's and women's slow-pitch and modified fast-pitch divisions will be played Aug. 15-16. Call Ray Filoon, 215-685-8734. BARRY PLAYGROUND Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration...

Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club is about to undergo a major facelift that will introduce Philadelphia-area youths to the leisure sport. On Monday afternoon, representatives from the Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association (GPSGA),...

When it comes to ice hockey, Jessica McAllister has always carried a big stick. The 17-year-old athlete grew up skating with the boys at Rizzo Rink, and now competes against some female players twice...

Jarvis McKinney had already put in a full morning of shooting and conditioning drills when his coach tells him to do 20 layups. After making 15 while running between baskets in the South...

27018687 Francesca Vasile boards the wooden dragon boat equipped with a stopwatch and paddle. Sitting in front of her are 20 women, ages 18 and up, ready to push off the Kelly Drive dock for...

BARRY PLAYGROUND Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration for girls' softball for ages 7-11 and a girls' development basketball program for ages 8-12. Call Greg or Cap, 215-685-1886. To register children for...

BARRY PLAYGROUND Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration for girls' softball for ages 7-11 and a girls' development basketball program for ages 8-12. Call Greg or Cap, 215-685-1886. To register children...

27018497 Sure, it's only July -- but Michael Rosetti already knows what he's doing for Christmas. He's going down under to a series of high-profile baseball games. He's not vacationing in the land of...