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Penn State coach James Franklin directing the Nittany Lions against West Virginia on Aug. 31.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State drops to No. 10 in the AP college football poll after a week off

Texas took over the top spot in the Top 25 for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia.

Staff and Wire Reports

Villanova’s quarterback Connor Watkins threw 116 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Towson.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova stays in win column with close victory over conference foe Towson

Katie Lewis

Evan Simon made his first start with the Owls in their home opener. He threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Despite promising efforts, Temple football falls short in home opener to Coastal Carolina

Declan Landis

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

Evan Simon made his first start with the Owls in their home opener. He threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Despite promising efforts, Temple football falls short in home opener to Coastal Carolina

Declan Landis

Temple head coach Stan Drayton walks off the field after SMU beat them 55-0 at Lincoln Financial Field, Friday, October 20, 2023.

Three keys Temple must address to beat Coastal Carolina and emerge from must-win territory

Declan Landis

Temple coach Diane Richardson and the Owls will be back in action on Nov. 4. They'll play a doubleheader with the men's team to start their season.

Temple releases nonconference men’s and women’s basketball schedules for 2024-25

Sam O'Neal

Coach Stan Drayton and the Temple Owls will host Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Stan Drayton expects a bounce-back performance in Temple’s first home game

Declan Landis

Evan Simon made his first start with the Owls in their home opener. He threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Despite promising efforts, Temple football falls short in home opener to Coastal Carolina

Declan Landis

Temple head coach Stan Drayton walks off the field after SMU beat them 55-0 at Lincoln Financial Field, Friday, October 20, 2023.

Three keys Temple must address to beat Coastal Carolina and emerge from must-win territory

Declan Landis

Temple coach Diane Richardson and the Owls will be back in action on Nov. 4. They'll play a doubleheader with the men's team to start their season.

Temple releases nonconference men’s and women’s basketball schedules for 2024-25

Sam O'Neal

Coach Stan Drayton and the Temple Owls will host Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Stan Drayton expects a bounce-back performance in Temple’s first home game

Declan Landis

Penn State coach James Franklin directing the Nittany Lions against West Virginia on Aug. 31.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State drops to No. 10 in the AP college football poll after a week off

Texas took over the top spot in the Top 25 for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia.

Staff and Wire Reports

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

Bowling Green wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. (center) is tackled by Penn State cornerback Cam Miller on Saturday. The Nittany Lions allowed 375 total yards in a close call.

Penn State Nittany Lions

During its bye week, No. 8 Penn State is working to fix two facets: Tackling and technology

Staff Reports

Penn State's Drew Allar passed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 8 Penn State heads into its bye week eager to turn the page after close win vs. Bowling Green

Avery Hill

Penn State cornerback Cam Miller wraps up Bowling Green wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. during the first quarter Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State remains at No. 8 in the AP football poll

Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova stays in win column with close victory over conference foe Towson

A missed field goal extended the Wildcats win streak to three games Saturday as they topped the Tigers 14-13.

Katie Lewis

Villanova’s quarterback Connor Watkins threw 116 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Towson.

Villanova’s quarterback Connor Watkins threw 116 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Towson.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova stays in win column with close victory over conference foe Towson

A missed field goal extended the Wildcats win streak to three games Saturday as they topped the Tigers 14-13.

Katie Lewis

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Villanova Wildcats

Transfer goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson brings a sense of optimism to Villanova women’s soccer team

Katie Lewis

Goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson has helped Villanova shut out three opponents this season.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova looking to keep its unbeaten streak intact against CAA foe Towson

Katie Lewis

No. 5 Villanova opens CAA play at home against Towson, an environment that finds a 10-game unbeaten streak dating back to last season inside Villanova Stadium.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova releases its 2024-25 schedule for men’s basketball

Staff Reports

Villanova men's basketball coach Kyle Neptune greets the crowd at Hoops Mania last year. He'll do it again, but much earlier this year, with the annual hoops pep rally scheduled for Sept. 20.

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

The Maryland Whipsnakes and Utah Archers, who are vying for Sunday's championship, feature about a dozen players who hail from or played on a college team from the Philadelphia area.

The Penn soccer team congratulates Jack Wagoner on his goal in their 1-0 upset of No. 3 Pitt on Sunday.

After upset of No. 3 Pitt, Penn men’s soccer looks to keep ‘the same energy’ against Temple

Conor Smith

Longtime coaches Ray Priore and Mark Ferrante

Villanova Wildcats

Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools

Penn State Nittany Lions

The best college football games for local fans to watch this season

Bill Manning has coached with USRowing since 1996.

Penn women’s rowing hires Bill Manning, who brings national coaching experience to the program

Dr. John Giannini took over as Rowan athletic director in 2019 after 14 years behind the bench for La Salle basketball.

La Salle Explorers

Former La Salle hoops coach Dr. John Giannini retires as Rowan AD

Owen Hewitt

A five-time Pro Bowler, tackle Lane Johnson is entering his 12th season with the Eagles.

Lane Johnson is as vital as ever to the Eagles, La Salle takes a step forward, and other thoughts ...

Mike Sielski | Columnist

LaSalle’s Vice president for athletics and recreation Ashwin Puri shows off the renovations at La Salle's John Glaser arena being nearly completed. Monday, August 19, 2024.

La Salle Explorers

‘Dramatic’ La Salle basketball renovation project is nearing its completion. Here’s a look inside.

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Dr. John Giannini took over as Rowan athletic director in 2019 after 14 years behind the bench for La Salle basketball.

La Salle Explorers

Former La Salle hoops coach Dr. John Giannini retires as Rowan AD

Owen Hewitt

A five-time Pro Bowler, tackle Lane Johnson is entering his 12th season with the Eagles.

Lane Johnson is as vital as ever to the Eagles, La Salle takes a step forward, and other thoughts ...

Mike Sielski | Columnist

LaSalle’s Vice president for athletics and recreation Ashwin Puri shows off the renovations at La Salle's John Glaser arena being nearly completed. Monday, August 19, 2024.

La Salle Explorers

‘Dramatic’ La Salle basketball renovation project is nearing its completion. Here’s a look inside.

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

Zach Spiker enters his ninth season at Drexel.

Drexel releases 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule, headlined by matchup with Penn State

Paulie Loscalzo

For Philly native and Drexel men's soccer coach David Castellanos (left), leading a team at the Division I level in his hometown brings immense joy.

Here’s how coaching at Drexel hits home for new men’s soccer coach David Castellanos

Paulie Localzo

Steve Boyle (center) is the new men's lacrosse coach at Drexel after spending 10 seasons as an assistant.

Temple, Drexel announce coaching changes ahead of the 2024-25 season

Staff Reports

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

Zach Spiker enters his ninth season at Drexel.

Drexel releases 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule, headlined by matchup with Penn State

Paulie Loscalzo

For Philly native and Drexel men's soccer coach David Castellanos (left), leading a team at the Division I level in his hometown brings immense joy.

Here’s how coaching at Drexel hits home for new men’s soccer coach David Castellanos

Paulie Localzo

Steve Boyle (center) is the new men's lacrosse coach at Drexel after spending 10 seasons as an assistant.

Temple, Drexel announce coaching changes ahead of the 2024-25 season

Staff Reports

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

Phil Martelli during the Philadelphia Legacies’ Portrait and Community Awards event at the Calabash Banquet & Restaurant on Saturday.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Phil Martelli is back in Philly and feeling ‘rejuvenated’ by the community that hasn’t forgotten him

Mia Messina

St. Joseph's Prep soccer coach Jim Murray and the Hawks celebrate their Catholic League championship in 2010.

Jim Murray, longtime St. Joseph’s Prep athletic director and soccer coach, dies at 82

Mia Messina

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

Phil Martelli during the Philadelphia Legacies’ Portrait and Community Awards event at the Calabash Banquet & Restaurant on Saturday.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Phil Martelli is back in Philly and feeling ‘rejuvenated’ by the community that hasn’t forgotten him

Mia Messina

St. Joseph's Prep soccer coach Jim Murray and the Hawks celebrate their Catholic League championship in 2010.

Jim Murray, longtime St. Joseph’s Prep athletic director and soccer coach, dies at 82

Mia Messina

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

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