Soul hosting ArenaBowl XXX on Saturday
The defending Arena Football League champs will face Tampa Bay Storm at the Wells Fargo CenterBy Al ThompsonThe Soul defeated the Baltimore Brigade, 69–54, on Aug. 12 to advance to ArenaBowl XXX. Just like the playoff...
Jerry’s journey
Jerry Rullo, first from right, enjoyed a fruitful life on and off the court.Photos provided by The Rullo Family and Franny FoyWhen pondering the life of Generoso “Jerry” Rullo, one could say that his first name...
Harry Kalas bronzed back to life
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As the clouds parted for the first time in days, the sun beamed down on Ashburn Alley and its red-clad soldiers. It all seemed very fitting as after a two-day rain-induced delay, Aug. 16...
Local 2011 college football preview
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Two weeks from today, Temple University junior defensive end Kadeem Custis will begin to do his best to sustain his North Philadelphia school’s recent reputation as a football force. A product of Ss. Neumann-Goretti...
UFC 133: The rookie perspective
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I have long believed that there comes a time in every man’s life where he must momentarily set aside the more passive values that have domesticated him over time and seek out an experience...
Youngster aces tennis competition
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Frank Morrison may not be able to blast winners past professional greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but his game possesses enough strengths that like the Swiss and Spanish stars, he can call himself...
Checkmate Violence draws area participants
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David Blocker eagerly awaits his courses in wildlife management and conservation at Delaware Valley College. If chess were a major, the 18-year-old would be better suited to stand before students than to sit among...
Marzano Made His Mark
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Never did I think I would be mourning and memorializing John Marzano. When news of the former Big Leaguer's sudden death at 45 raced through South Philly Saturday, it was a stunning testament to...
Diamond visions
When an athlete retires from a 10-year Major League Baseball career, things are supposed to slow down. There are no cross-country road trips and the body no longer needs ice packs to heal...
Amid tragedy, great memories
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Sandra Guerrera always enjoyed attending her son Jason's games, no matter what the sport -- football, ice hockey or baseball. He mastered them all. In 1995, Guerrera saw her son crowned the...