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The St. Joe's field hockey team celebrates after a game earlier this season.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s riding its experience to a record-setting season — and a showdown with Virginia

After being ranked sixth — the highest in program history — the Hawks fell to UMass 2-1 in overtime. But they’ve bounced back.

Mia Messina

In his third season, Penn's Jared Richardson has become one of the Quakers' go-to players on offense. It's a role that didn't come naturally for the junior wideout.

Penn wide receiver Jared Richardson has become ‘the full package’ for the Quakers offense

Conor Smith

The 13th edition of the annual soccer rivalry between service academies Army and Navy at Subaru Park will take place on Friday.

A classic college soccer rivalry is renewed as the Army-Navy Cup returns to Subaru Park

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) and the No. 4 Nittany Lions are looking to leave Southern California with a win over Big Ten newcomer Southern Cal on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s why a road win against unranked USC would be monster for No. 4 Penn State

Avery Hill

Penn State head coach James Franklin hopes that improvements to the regional airport in State College will be considered to accommodate the increased travel of Nittany Lions under the new look of the Big Ten.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 4 Penn State travels 2,500 miles to face USC on Saturday. And that’s just once it’s on the plane.

Avery Hill

Temple head coach Stan Drayton still searches for his first road win in three seasons following a 29-20 loss to UConn on Saturday.

Temple fumbles it away in a thriller on the road against UConn

Sam O'Neal

Temple's defense has had difficulty in stopping the run this season. In UConn, it faces another challenging task against a potent rushing attack.

In UConn, Temple will have yet another tough task in trying to stop the run

Sam O'Neal

Temple quarterback Evan Simon on the move against Army during the 3rd quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, September 26, 2024 Army beats Temple 42-14

Temple searching for answers at quarterback after Evan Simon suffers injury to his throwing shoulder

Sam O'Neal

Temple head coach Stan Drayton's squad is still seeking continuity after dropping its second conference game on Thursday.

Thursday’s loss to Army has Temple still searching for back-to-back wins in the Stan Drayton era

Declan Landis

Temple head coach Stan Drayton still searches for his first road win in three seasons following a 29-20 loss to UConn on Saturday.

Temple fumbles it away in a thriller on the road against UConn

Sam O'Neal

Temple's defense has had difficulty in stopping the run this season. In UConn, it faces another challenging task against a potent rushing attack.

In UConn, Temple will have yet another tough task in trying to stop the run

Sam O'Neal

Temple quarterback Evan Simon on the move against Army during the 3rd quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, September 26, 2024 Army beats Temple 42-14

Temple searching for answers at quarterback after Evan Simon suffers injury to his throwing shoulder

Sam O'Neal

Temple head coach Stan Drayton's squad is still seeking continuity after dropping its second conference game on Thursday.

Thursday’s loss to Army has Temple still searching for back-to-back wins in the Stan Drayton era

Declan Landis

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) and the No. 4 Nittany Lions are looking to leave Southern California with a win over Big Ten newcomer Southern Cal on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s why a road win against unranked USC would be monster for No. 4 Penn State

The Trojans have struggled in the Big Ten so far. Abdul Carter and the Nittany Lions defense will look to pressure USC QB Miller Moss.

Avery Hill

Penn State head coach James Franklin hopes that improvements to the regional airport in State College will be considered to accommodate the increased travel of Nittany Lions under the new look of the Big Ten.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 4 Penn State travels 2,500 miles to face USC on Saturday. And that’s just once it’s on the plane.

Avery Hill

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of their win over Big Ten foe UCLA at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 7 Penn State shakes off slow start to roll past Big Ten newcomer UCLA, 27-11

Avery Hill

Penn State head coach James Franklin joked that his team will welcome UCLA with "cookies and rainbows" as it comes to Beaver Stadium for a Big Ten matchup on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

UCLA says it had Penn State marked on its calendar since the beginning of the season

Avery Hill

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter wrecked Illinois' offense on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State’s Abdul Carter showed his high upside in win over Illinois

Avery Hill

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon at the ‘4′; Tyler Perkins impresses; and other observations from Villanova's scrimmage

With four weeks before the college basketball season starts, Villanova held its blue/white scrimmage Tuesday night. Here are some early impressions of the new-look roster.

Eric Dixon drives to the basket during Villanova's blue/white scrimmage on Tuesday night.

Eric Dixon drives to the basket during Villanova's blue/white scrimmage on Tuesday night.

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon at the ‘4′; Tyler Perkins impresses; and other observations from Villanova's scrimmage

With four weeks before the college basketball season starts, Villanova held its blue/white scrimmage Tuesday night. Here are some early impressions of the new-look roster.

Villanova Wildcats

No. 5 Villanova wins one for the record books against CAA foe Stony Brook

Katie Lewis

No. 5 Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins, left, and tight end Antonio Johnson can celebrate a win over Stony Brook on Saturday.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova field hockey coach Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years: ‘I’m having more fun now than I’ve had in a while’

Katie Lewis

Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years at Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova has its hands full against upstart Stony Brook

Katie Lewis

Capri Martin, part of a stout Villanova defense, puts pressure on Youngstown’s quarterback Beau Brungard in the season opener.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova leans on running back talent to earn victory over Long Island University

Katie Lewis

Isaiah Ragland finished with two touchdowns in Saturday's 24-10 victory over Long Island University.

In his third season, Penn's Jared Richardson has become one of the Quakers' go-to players on offense. It's a role that didn't come naturally for the junior wideout.

Penn wide receiver Jared Richardson has become ‘the full package’ for the Quakers offense

It took a season for the Quakers wideout to go from offensive obscurity to one of the premier playmakers in the Ivy League.

Conor Smith

Penn football head coach Ray Priore will need to go back to the drawing board following a loss to Dartmouth in its Ivy League opener.

Penn drops its Ivy opener to Dartmouth in a back-and-forth battle to the bitter end

Conor Smith

Penn wide receiver Jared Richardson (18) and the Quakers open their Ivy League campaign on the road against Dartmouth this season.

Penn hopes its solid start rides into the opening of Ivy League play against Dartmouth

Conor Smith

Penn quarterback Aidan Sayin (9) throws downfield during the first half of the Quakers' home opener at Franklin Field on Saturday.

Penn extends win streak over Colgate in a rainy home opener

Conor Smith

Penn running back Malachi Hosley gives the Quakers a true double threat on offense this season.

Meet Penn’s ace in the hole on the gridiron, sophomore running back Malachi Hosley

Conor Smith

In addition to being a key piece of La Salle's women's soccer team, Ricshya Walker (left) is also a key player for the Jamaica women's national team.

La Salle Explorers

This La Salle soccer player was called to Jamaica’s women’s national team. She’s using that as motivation.

Owen Hewitt

Erik Reynolds II's return to St. Joseph's this season is a big reason for the high expectations around the Hawks' men's team.

St. Joe’s men’s and women’s hoops teams get spotlight in Atlantic 10 preseason polls

Jonathan Tannenwald

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La Salle Explorers

First look inside the new basketball complex at La Salle

Sam Gregg

The new La Salle University basketball complex includes the not-quite-finished John E. Glaser Arena.

La Salle, Woj, and UNLV: One day illustrated the mess of college sports and the challenge of surviving it

Mike Sielski | Columnist

In addition to being a key piece of La Salle's women's soccer team, Ricshya Walker (left) is also a key player for the Jamaica women's national team.

La Salle Explorers

This La Salle soccer player was called to Jamaica’s women’s national team. She’s using that as motivation.

Owen Hewitt

Erik Reynolds II's return to St. Joseph's this season is a big reason for the high expectations around the Hawks' men's team.

St. Joe’s men’s and women’s hoops teams get spotlight in Atlantic 10 preseason polls

Jonathan Tannenwald

1:21

La Salle Explorers

First look inside the new basketball complex at La Salle

Sam Gregg

The new La Salle University basketball complex includes the not-quite-finished John E. Glaser Arena.

La Salle, Woj, and UNLV: One day illustrated the mess of college sports and the challenge of surviving it

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Drexel golf coach Ben Feld, left, works with senior Tafadzwa Nyamukondiwa at the Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill earlier this year.

Drexel’s golf program has taken building diversity within its roster very seriously

Paulie Loscalzo

With a team high in goals and an infusion of leadership, Anna Castaldo has been a key piece for Drexel field hockey this season.

Anna Castaldo knows Drexel field hockey can ‘be great.’ Here’s how she’s leading the charge

Paulie Loscalzo

Drexel coach Amy Mallon and the Dragons will open their season on Nov. 7 at home against Marist.

Coming off a banner season, Drexel releases its 2024-25 women’s hoops schedule

Paulie Loscalzo

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.

Drexel golf coach Ben Feld, left, works with senior Tafadzwa Nyamukondiwa at the Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill earlier this year.

Drexel’s golf program has taken building diversity within its roster very seriously

Paulie Loscalzo

With a team high in goals and an infusion of leadership, Anna Castaldo has been a key piece for Drexel field hockey this season.

Anna Castaldo knows Drexel field hockey can ‘be great.’ Here’s how she’s leading the charge

Paulie Loscalzo

Drexel coach Amy Mallon and the Dragons will open their season on Nov. 7 at home against Marist.

Coming off a banner season, Drexel releases its 2024-25 women’s hoops schedule

Paulie Loscalzo

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.

The St. Joe's field hockey team celebrates after a game earlier this season.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s riding its experience to a record-setting season — and a showdown with Virginia

Mia Messina

Erik Reynolds II's return to St. Joseph's this season is a big reason for the high expectations around the Hawks' men's team.

St. Joe’s men’s and women’s hoops teams get spotlight in Atlantic 10 preseason polls

Jonathan Tannenwald

The NCAA Tournament is coming to the Wells Fargo Center in 2027.

Philadelphia to host 2027 NCAA women’s basketball tournament regional games

Jonathan Tannenwald

St. Joe's women's golf coach Theresa Luu looks over the green at first hole with freshman Ava Tornello at the Bala Golf Club.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Meet the women striving to ‘make a pathway’ for future St. Joe's golfers

Mia Messina

The St. Joe's field hockey team celebrates after a game earlier this season.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s riding its experience to a record-setting season — and a showdown with Virginia

Mia Messina

Erik Reynolds II's return to St. Joseph's this season is a big reason for the high expectations around the Hawks' men's team.

St. Joe’s men’s and women’s hoops teams get spotlight in Atlantic 10 preseason polls

Jonathan Tannenwald

The NCAA Tournament is coming to the Wells Fargo Center in 2027.

Philadelphia to host 2027 NCAA women’s basketball tournament regional games

Jonathan Tannenwald

St. Joe's women's golf coach Theresa Luu looks over the green at first hole with freshman Ava Tornello at the Bala Golf Club.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Meet the women striving to ‘make a pathway’ for future St. Joe's golfers

Mia Messina

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