Eagles draft pick Shaun Bradley admits there is no place like home
By Al Thompson
Every year during the NFL Draft, after each pick there is a conference call. The questions are pretty much the same. Did you know the Eagles were going to pick you? How...
No Flyers for now, but Therien busy with dad duties
Chris Therien has now excelled at three jobs.
The former Flyers defenseman almost seamlessly transitioned into a broadcasting role in the sport he loves — all while holding down the fort as the father of...
Lindros back as Flyers ambassador
Many wish that he had never left.
Eric Lindros’ time in Philadelphia was polarizing, to say the least. A generational talent whose arguments with upper management over the treatment of his injuries led to a...
Kamiah Smalls’ time has arrived
Kamiah Smalls remembers shooting hoops until exhaustion set in.
On most nights, her mother had to interrupt the marathons, wrangling the young South Philly girl home for dinner from the basketball courts at the former...
Grading the Eagles’ draft depends on who is grading
By Al Thompson
How did Eagles Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman grade out drafting players to fill the Birds’ roster for 2020?
Not so good, according to Eagles fans and most observers who rate these things.
It...
Neumann-Goretti baseball had eyes on another prize
Conor Cook has an appreciation for baseball history.
Having visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York as a 12-year-old, Cook remembers being wide-eyed as he walked the hallways of the museum.
Back in...
A Stanley Cup would still carry glory despite interrupted season
On Sunday, NBC replayed Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.
And it was still pretty exciting hockey the second time around. It reminded us of a fantastic finish, as the Chicago Blackhawks swiped...
Eagles get ready for a draft like no other
By Al Thompson
Unlike many businesses, schools and entertainment venues, the NFL has been able to run its business as close to normal as any company has been operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Late last week,...
Will Parks returns home to build his football legacy
By Al Thompson
Many football players who are able to climb the ladder of success all the way to the NFL prefer to play in a different city than their hometown.
There are usually too many...
Palumbo track star Ivelle Tailey comes from strong background
The bruises on Ivelle Tailey’s knees were a reminder of how tough a new challenge can be.
The senior track star at the Academy at Palumbo was always a fast runner growing up. But to...