Ennis, A.C. deliver knockout
By David Weinberg Big-time boxing returned to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Saturday night for the first time in 11 years. It was worth the wait. A roaring crowd of approximately 8,000 watched Philadelphia welterweight Jaron Ennis deliver a spectacular performance that...
Cam Jurgens and Brent Celek to highlight Sports Memorabilia Show
Two Super Bowl champions with the Philadelphia Eagles — Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and former tight end Brent Celek — will be part of the seventh annual Sports Memorabilia Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at the Ocean City Music Pier. They will greet...
Big-time boxing returns to A.C. Saturday
By David Weinberg The drought is finally over. Big-time boxing finally makes its return to the main arena of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Saturday night when undefeated welterweight world champions Jaron “Boots” Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) and Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs)...
The magic of baseball
By David Weinberg Throughout a sportswriting career that has spanned 40-plus years, I’ve had the good fortune to witness hundreds, if not thousands, of games and events in venues across the country. I’ve been to Bowls (Rose), Coliseums (L.A., Oakland), Domes (Georgia,...
Hooked on positivity: local group keeps kids reeled in
By Madison Russ Finding ways to keep kids engaged after school can be challenging, especially for those who don’t dream of shooting hoops or scoring touchdowns. But one statewide program is giving kids the chance to connect, build confidence and enjoy the great...
