Brighter days for Philly sports fans
Just as the temperatures begin to rise, so does the optimism of Philadelphia sports fans. For the first time over a decade, they now have something to cheer about with regard to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. Both won first-round playoff series for the first time...
Eagles draft picks have bright future
Contrary to some beliefs, I did not cover the Philadelphia Eagles’ first draft. That was in 1936, when the Birds selected University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger – the 1935 Heisman Trophy winner – with first overall pick. My first draft as the Eagles’ beat...
The perfect gift: Watching my grandsons play ball
Poppy turned 68 last Sunday. He celebrated with a Margarita and coconut shrimp tacos at a local, beachfront restaurant with his four grandsons, who later gleefully blew out the candles atop their mother’s delicious key lime cheesecake while Poppy made a wish. He then...
A.C. boxer gets learning experience
Local boxer Christian Figueroa gained more from his first loss Saturday night than he did from his earlier victories. The Atlantic City light-heavyweight (2-1, 2 KOs) delivered a respectable and impressive performance en route to a six-round, unanimous decision defeat...
