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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

The Dragons have had one or more golfers of color on their roster since the 2013-14 season, which is impressive considering only 2% of college golfers at non-HBCU Division I schools are Black.

Paulie Loscalzo

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

Mr. Lewis became a national sensation as a star player for South Carolina State University in the late 1960s.

Bobby Lewis, former all-star basketball player and coaching innovator, has died at 78

In an effort to provide more opportunities through golf, Jefferson Health and the APGA recently launched its inaugural Classic, complete with a kids clinic at the Union League Golf Course in Torresdale.

Jefferson unveils an all-new golf classic aimed at continuing to change the face of the sport

With a team high in goals and bringing leadership qualities from the other side of the country, 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

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 Landon Morris collides with Army Kalib Fortner 53 and Joseph Stephens during the 3rd quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, September 26, 2024 Army beats Temple 42-14

Army rolls over Temple

Temple's Adam Fisher picked up his second commitment in the 2025 recruiting class.

Temple lands four-star basketball recruit Cam Miles, bolsters Adam Fisher’s 2025 class

Declan Landis

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 Landon Morris collides with Army Kalib Fortner 53 and Joseph Stephens during the 3rd quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, September 26, 2024 Army beats Temple 42-14

Army rolls over Temple

Temple's Adam Fisher picked up his second commitment in the 2025 recruiting class.

Temple lands four-star basketball recruit Cam Miles, bolsters Adam Fisher’s 2025 class

Declan Landis

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

Still adjusting to a new position, former linebacker Carter excelled at defensive end against Illinois.

Avery Hill

Penn State safety Jaylen Reed (1) closes in on Illinois running back Kaden Feagin on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State rises to No. 7 in the AP college football rankings

Staff and Wire Reports

Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris (4) celebrates an interception against Illinois during the fourth quarter on Sept. 28.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 9 Penn State comes away with win over No. 19 Illinois to remain unbeaten

Avery Hill

Though its official White Out Game isn't until November, Penn State players and coaches are calling for that same "energy" in its Big Ten opener against Illinois on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State calls for ‘White Out energy’ against Illinois. But how successful has the theme been?

Avery Hill

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a tackle during the first quarter of a 56-0 blowout of Kent State on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State’s defense is eager to keep up ‘the standard’ heading into Big Ten play vs. No. 19 Illinois

Avery Hill

Villanova Wildcats

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

The No. 6 Wildcats dominated on offense with 392 total yards. Running backs David Avit and Isaiah Ragland carried the load in scoring.

Katie Lewis

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

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

Villanova Wildcats

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

The No. 6 Wildcats dominated on offense with 392 total yards. Running backs David Avit and Isaiah Ragland carried the load in scoring.

Katie Lewis

Villanova Wildcats

Against LIU, expect to see the lessons Villanova learned in its loss to Maryland

Katie Lewis

Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins, center, will lead the Wildcats against Long Island University in its final nonconference game of the regular season on Saturday.

Villanova Wildcats

Jay Wright stresses importance of financial literacy in NIL era of college sports to Villanova athletes

Gabriela Carroll

Jay Wright spoke at a financial literacy event for current Villanova athletes on Thursday night.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova suffers its first loss of the season, arriving at the hands of FBS foe Maryland

Katie Lewis

Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante will go back to the drawing board following a 38-20 loss to Maryland on Saturday.

Villanova Wildcats

Basketball is back at Villanova with Friday’s Hoops Mania. Here’s what we saw.

Katie Lewis

Villanova will open its season in November, but students got a taste of the action with Hoops Mania on Friday.

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

The win over Colgate extended a six-game winning streak for the Quakers in the annual nonconference clash

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

Penn quarterback Aidan Sayin threw for 228 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a narrow 29-22 defeat at Delaware on Saturday.

Even in defeat, Penn proved early just how potent it plans to be on the gridiron

Conor Smith

Penn enters the season picked to finish third in the Ivy League. Before Ivy play, the Quakers will open their nonconference slate at Delaware on Saturday.

These are the five storylines to watch as Penn kicks off its football season on Saturday

Conor Smith

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.

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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

A look at La Salle's basketball complex inside the newly renovated John Glaser Arena.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle unveils its renovated basketball complex with a dedication celebration of the Tom Gola Plaza

Owen Hewitt

Erik Reynolds (left) and St. Joseph's will play a home and away series with La Salle, with the first matchup coming Feb. 12 on Hawk Hill.

La Salle and St. Joseph’s men’s basketball release their 18 game A-10 conference schedules

Owen Hewitt

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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

A look at La Salle's basketball complex inside the newly renovated John Glaser Arena.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle unveils its renovated basketball complex with a dedication celebration of the Tom Gola Plaza

Owen Hewitt

Erik Reynolds (left) and St. Joseph's will play a home and away series with La Salle, with the first matchup coming Feb. 12 on Hawk Hill.

La Salle and St. Joseph’s men’s basketball release their 18 game A-10 conference schedules

Owen Hewitt

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 bringing leadership qualities from the other side of the country, 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 bringing leadership qualities from the other side of the country, 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 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

From left: Rachel Brown, Maddie Anderson, Katie Cappelletti, Chloe Khelil, Natalie Nevins, and Sam Dumont are the six fifth-year seniors on St. Joe's women's soccer team.

St. Joseph's Hawks

The Last Dance: Why six St. Joe's soccer players all returned for a fifth season

Mia Messina

Erik Reynolds (left) and St. Joseph's will play a home and away series with La Salle, with the first matchup coming Feb. 12 on Hawk Hill.

La Salle and St. Joseph’s men’s basketball release their 18 game A-10 conference schedules

Owen Hewitt

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

From left: Rachel Brown, Maddie Anderson, Katie Cappelletti, Chloe Khelil, Natalie Nevins, and Sam Dumont are the six fifth-year seniors on St. Joe's women's soccer team.

St. Joseph's Hawks

The Last Dance: Why six St. Joe's soccer players all returned for a fifth season

Mia Messina

Erik Reynolds (left) and St. Joseph's will play a home and away series with La Salle, with the first matchup coming Feb. 12 on Hawk Hill.

La Salle and St. Joseph’s men’s basketball release their 18 game A-10 conference schedules

Owen Hewitt

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