Ben IstvanWhat I DoI am the Inquirer's sports intern, writing about anything and everything Philly sports.Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools Priore and Ferrante landed assistant jobs at their schools in 1987 and worked their way to the top. Although to them, it’s never felt like work.Ben Istvan Aug. 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardNine memorable Nick Foles moments in honor of No. 9's retirementWith former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles announcing his retirement, here's a look at some notable moments, both on the field and off.Ben Istvan Aug. 8, 2024Link copied to clipboardCarmen’s Crew captures the $1 million prize in The Basketball TournamentJared Sullinger and a team of Ohio State alumni outlasted Forever Coogs in the final at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.Ben Istvan Aug. 4, 2024Link copied to clipboardUnion phenom Cavan Sullivan gets seal of approval from Bryce Harper: ‘You’re legit, dude’Sullivan met the Phillies slugger on Tuesday before the 14-year-old threw out the ceremonial first pitch.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardPhilly-area college football standouts land on a pair of preseason watch listsLa Salle High School alum Abdul Carter and former St. Joe's Prep quarterback Kyle McCord highlight preseason lists for the Nagurski and Maxwell Awards.Ben Istvan July 30, 2024Link copied to clipboardUnion wunderkind Cavan Sullivan meets fans, serves chicken tenders at Raising Cane’s eventJust over a week after becoming the youngest MLS player to appear in a game, 14-year-old Sullivan became the youngest person to partner with Raising Cane’s.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardPaul George is asking Philly to bring on the criticism: ‘Be as critical and as hard as you can’“I’m looking forward to it. … At the end of the day, it’s Brotherly Love, right?” George said of Philly's reputation for having passionate fans.Ben Istvan July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboardCouncil Rock Newtown advances to the Little League World Series: ‘It feels surreal’Council Rock Newton from Bucks Co. will head to South Williamsport for the Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboardFurkan Korkmaz thanked Sixers fans — six months after his tradeKorkmaz, who spent seven seasons with the Sixers, appears to be taking his career overseas to play with French club AS Monaco.Ben Istvan Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboardFormer Blue Coats hooper Melvin Frazier Jr. leads Forever Coogs to TBT’s $1 million championship gameFrazier Jr. has been an important piece for his team of Houston alumni throughout The Basketball Tournament, and will play in the championship game Sunday at Drexel's campus.Ben Istvan Aug. 3, 2024Link copied to clipboardHere’s how TBT helped former Temple hoops aide Dean Demopolous fuel his basketball ‘obsession’Demopolous, who spent 17 years as an assistant at Temple under the legendary John Chaney, made his TBT head coaching debut this summer.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardThis soccer team missed Philly’s inaugural Unity Cup. Eight years later, it has ‘finally arrived’Team Ghana has worked hard to establish itself as a force in the Unity Cup, which will kick off on Aug. 9. The tournament is designed to celebrate Philly’s immigrant communities.Ben Istvan July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboardTechnically, Philly already had a million dollar team in the $1 million TBT tournamentIt all starts with longtime coach Tony Paris, who North Philly duo Gillie and Wallo and their Million Dollaz Worth of Game brand hired to run the teamBen Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardEagles’ A.J. Brown hosts a youth football camp in South Jersey to ‘give back to the community’Among the notable faces in the crowd at the sixth-year wideouts' youth camp included Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and wide receivers coach Aaron Morehead, accompanied by their kids.Ben Istvan July 20, 2024Link copied to clipboardBud Light is releasing ‘Philly Philly’ bottles — and throwing a party — in honor of Nick Foles’ retirementFirst they gave the city free beer. Then they built a statue of Foles and Doug Pederson's iconic Philly Special call. Now, Bud Light is coming back for more in honor of Foles' retirement.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboardCharles Barkley criticizes Joel Embiid’s Olympics, praises the Sixers’ offseason, and more on Paul George’s podcastBarkley joined new Sixers forward Paul George to discuss the team's offseason, Embiid's poor showing at the Olympics, and more.Ben Istvan Aug. 5, 2024Link copied to clipboardJalen Hurts, four other Eagles land on the NFL's Top 100 Players listThe 14th annual NFL Top 100 Players list has been revealed over the last week, and with only the top 10 remaining, five Eagles have already appeared.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardTyrese Maxey unveils New Balance sneaker he plans to wear for Sixers next seasonMaxey, one of faces of New Balance's new sports campaign, is excited to play in the Hesi Low v2. "It's the perfect shoe for my style of play — super agile and built for making quick moves."Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardFrom Belgrade to Delco, Jovana Sekulic took an improbable path to the U.S. Olympic water polo teamA decade after arriving in the United States from Serbia, Sekulic broke through barriers to represent the U.S. in Paris.Ben Istvan July 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardSt. Joe’s Prep’s Maxwell Roy has committed to Ohio State. He’s also an All-American wrestler.The defensive lineman suffered a knee injury during a wrestling match in April. He may not play his senior year of football, but the Buckeyes never wavered in their commitment to the two-sport star.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools Priore and Ferrante landed assistant jobs at their schools in 1987 and worked their way to the top. Although to them, it’s never felt like work.Ben Istvan Aug. 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools Priore and Ferrante landed assistant jobs at their schools in 1987 and worked their way to the top. Although to them, it’s never felt like work.Ben Istvan Aug. 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Nine memorable Nick Foles moments in honor of No. 9's retirementWith former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles announcing his retirement, here's a look at some notable moments, both on the field and off.Ben Istvan Aug. 8, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Nine memorable Nick Foles moments in honor of No. 9's retirementWith former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles announcing his retirement, here's a look at some notable moments, both on the field and off.Ben Istvan Aug. 8, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Carmen’s Crew captures the $1 million prize in The Basketball TournamentJared Sullinger and a team of Ohio State alumni outlasted Forever Coogs in the final at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.Ben Istvan Aug. 4, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Carmen’s Crew captures the $1 million prize in The Basketball TournamentJared Sullinger and a team of Ohio State alumni outlasted Forever Coogs in the final at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.Ben Istvan Aug. 4, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Union phenom Cavan Sullivan gets seal of approval from Bryce Harper: ‘You’re legit, dude’Sullivan met the Phillies slugger on Tuesday before the 14-year-old threw out the ceremonial first pitch.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Union phenom Cavan Sullivan gets seal of approval from Bryce Harper: ‘You’re legit, dude’Sullivan met the Phillies slugger on Tuesday before the 14-year-old threw out the ceremonial first pitch.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philly-area college football standouts land on a pair of preseason watch listsLa Salle High School alum Abdul Carter and former St. Joe's Prep quarterback Kyle McCord highlight preseason lists for the Nagurski and Maxwell Awards.Ben Istvan July 30, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philly-area college football standouts land on a pair of preseason watch listsLa Salle High School alum Abdul Carter and former St. Joe's Prep quarterback Kyle McCord highlight preseason lists for the Nagurski and Maxwell Awards.Ben Istvan July 30, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Union wunderkind Cavan Sullivan meets fans, serves chicken tenders at Raising Cane’s eventJust over a week after becoming the youngest MLS player to appear in a game, 14-year-old Sullivan became the youngest person to partner with Raising Cane’s.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Union wunderkind Cavan Sullivan meets fans, serves chicken tenders at Raising Cane’s eventJust over a week after becoming the youngest MLS player to appear in a game, 14-year-old Sullivan became the youngest person to partner with Raising Cane’s.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Paul George is asking Philly to bring on the criticism: ‘Be as critical and as hard as you can’“I’m looking forward to it. … At the end of the day, it’s Brotherly Love, right?” George said of Philly's reputation for having passionate fans.Ben Istvan July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Paul George is asking Philly to bring on the criticism: ‘Be as critical and as hard as you can’“I’m looking forward to it. … At the end of the day, it’s Brotherly Love, right?” George said of Philly's reputation for having passionate fans.Ben Istvan July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Council Rock Newtown advances to the Little League World Series: ‘It feels surreal’Council Rock Newton from Bucks Co. will head to South Williamsport for the Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Council Rock Newtown advances to the Little League World Series: ‘It feels surreal’Council Rock Newton from Bucks Co. will head to South Williamsport for the Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Furkan Korkmaz thanked Sixers fans — six months after his tradeKorkmaz, who spent seven seasons with the Sixers, appears to be taking his career overseas to play with French club AS Monaco.Ben Istvan Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Furkan Korkmaz thanked Sixers fans — six months after his tradeKorkmaz, who spent seven seasons with the Sixers, appears to be taking his career overseas to play with French club AS Monaco.Ben Istvan Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Former Blue Coats hooper Melvin Frazier Jr. leads Forever Coogs to TBT’s $1 million championship gameFrazier Jr. has been an important piece for his team of Houston alumni throughout The Basketball Tournament, and will play in the championship game Sunday at Drexel's campus.Ben Istvan Aug. 3, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Former Blue Coats hooper Melvin Frazier Jr. leads Forever Coogs to TBT’s $1 million championship gameFrazier Jr. has been an important piece for his team of Houston alumni throughout The Basketball Tournament, and will play in the championship game Sunday at Drexel's campus.Ben Istvan Aug. 3, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Here’s how TBT helped former Temple hoops aide Dean Demopolous fuel his basketball ‘obsession’Demopolous, who spent 17 years as an assistant at Temple under the legendary John Chaney, made his TBT head coaching debut this summer.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Here’s how TBT helped former Temple hoops aide Dean Demopolous fuel his basketball ‘obsession’Demopolous, who spent 17 years as an assistant at Temple under the legendary John Chaney, made his TBT head coaching debut this summer.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
This soccer team missed Philly’s inaugural Unity Cup. Eight years later, it has ‘finally arrived’Team Ghana has worked hard to establish itself as a force in the Unity Cup, which will kick off on Aug. 9. The tournament is designed to celebrate Philly’s immigrant communities.Ben Istvan July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboard
This soccer team missed Philly’s inaugural Unity Cup. Eight years later, it has ‘finally arrived’Team Ghana has worked hard to establish itself as a force in the Unity Cup, which will kick off on Aug. 9. The tournament is designed to celebrate Philly’s immigrant communities.Ben Istvan July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Technically, Philly already had a million dollar team in the $1 million TBT tournamentIt all starts with longtime coach Tony Paris, who North Philly duo Gillie and Wallo and their Million Dollaz Worth of Game brand hired to run the teamBen Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Technically, Philly already had a million dollar team in the $1 million TBT tournamentIt all starts with longtime coach Tony Paris, who North Philly duo Gillie and Wallo and their Million Dollaz Worth of Game brand hired to run the teamBen Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Eagles’ A.J. Brown hosts a youth football camp in South Jersey to ‘give back to the community’Among the notable faces in the crowd at the sixth-year wideouts' youth camp included Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and wide receivers coach Aaron Morehead, accompanied by their kids.Ben Istvan July 20, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Eagles’ A.J. Brown hosts a youth football camp in South Jersey to ‘give back to the community’Among the notable faces in the crowd at the sixth-year wideouts' youth camp included Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and wide receivers coach Aaron Morehead, accompanied by their kids.Ben Istvan July 20, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Bud Light is releasing ‘Philly Philly’ bottles — and throwing a party — in honor of Nick Foles’ retirementFirst they gave the city free beer. Then they built a statue of Foles and Doug Pederson's iconic Philly Special call. Now, Bud Light is coming back for more in honor of Foles' retirement.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Bud Light is releasing ‘Philly Philly’ bottles — and throwing a party — in honor of Nick Foles’ retirementFirst they gave the city free beer. Then they built a statue of Foles and Doug Pederson's iconic Philly Special call. Now, Bud Light is coming back for more in honor of Foles' retirement.Ben Istvan Aug. 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Charles Barkley criticizes Joel Embiid’s Olympics, praises the Sixers’ offseason, and more on Paul George’s podcastBarkley joined new Sixers forward Paul George to discuss the team's offseason, Embiid's poor showing at the Olympics, and more.Ben Istvan Aug. 5, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Charles Barkley criticizes Joel Embiid’s Olympics, praises the Sixers’ offseason, and more on Paul George’s podcastBarkley joined new Sixers forward Paul George to discuss the team's offseason, Embiid's poor showing at the Olympics, and more.Ben Istvan Aug. 5, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Jalen Hurts, four other Eagles land on the NFL's Top 100 Players listThe 14th annual NFL Top 100 Players list has been revealed over the last week, and with only the top 10 remaining, five Eagles have already appeared.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Jalen Hurts, four other Eagles land on the NFL's Top 100 Players listThe 14th annual NFL Top 100 Players list has been revealed over the last week, and with only the top 10 remaining, five Eagles have already appeared.Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey unveils New Balance sneaker he plans to wear for Sixers next seasonMaxey, one of faces of New Balance's new sports campaign, is excited to play in the Hesi Low v2. "It's the perfect shoe for my style of play — super agile and built for making quick moves."Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey unveils New Balance sneaker he plans to wear for Sixers next seasonMaxey, one of faces of New Balance's new sports campaign, is excited to play in the Hesi Low v2. "It's the perfect shoe for my style of play — super agile and built for making quick moves."Ben Istvan July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
From Belgrade to Delco, Jovana Sekulic took an improbable path to the U.S. Olympic water polo teamA decade after arriving in the United States from Serbia, Sekulic broke through barriers to represent the U.S. in Paris.Ben Istvan July 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
From Belgrade to Delco, Jovana Sekulic took an improbable path to the U.S. Olympic water polo teamA decade after arriving in the United States from Serbia, Sekulic broke through barriers to represent the U.S. in Paris.Ben Istvan July 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
St. Joe’s Prep’s Maxwell Roy has committed to Ohio State. He’s also an All-American wrestler.The defensive lineman suffered a knee injury during a wrestling match in April. He may not play his senior year of football, but the Buckeyes never wavered in their commitment to the two-sport star.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
St. Joe’s Prep’s Maxwell Roy has committed to Ohio State. He’s also an All-American wrestler.The defensive lineman suffered a knee injury during a wrestling match in April. He may not play his senior year of football, but the Buckeyes never wavered in their commitment to the two-sport star.Ben Istvan July 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
