Category Archives: Sports

Adam Schefter and Respectful Sports Reporting on Social Media

Posted on April 11, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Over the weekend, we heard the horrible news of Dwayne Haskins, a young, promising, NFL quarterback, being struck and killed by a dump truck in Florida. Absolutely tragic. The first time I saw this news was when Adam Schefter, the … Continue reading →

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Let It Rain Confetti

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Bennett Gross

Last year’s Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs began a lesser-known tradition that will be taken a step further this Sunday when the Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super … Continue reading →

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“Liking” a death?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Adam Bencan

Have we changed as a society how we mourn a loss with social media? I believe yes. There is no denying that social media has given us an immediate support system. Continue reading →

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Nothing to Report

Posted on March 25, 2019 by ray8t

The ongoing special counsel investigation report about the President and his administration, led by Bob Mueller, was submitted to the Attorney General last Friday. It was the biggest news story of the weekend and possibly the year. For the entire … Continue reading →

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Zion Williamson Goes Down in Nikes

Posted on February 22, 2019 by meredithlanser

The Duke Blue Devil’s star freshman and potential NBA 2019 number one pick, Zion Williamson, attempted a pivot move 34 seconds into February 18’s game against North Carolina. His 6 foot 7 inch tall frame stopped short and his Nike … Continue reading →

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Three Super Bowl Ads for Consideration–What Do They Mean in the Age of Trump, If Anything?

Posted on February 3, 2019 by sydhavely

Super Bowl commercials are to February’s big game as Santa is to Christmas.  You just have to go see him and his elves. I chose three commercials this year as symbols of the way we are in the era that … Continue reading →

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Worst No Call In Sports History?

Posted on January 24, 2019 by meredithlanser

With less than 2 minutes left in NFC Championship game, New Orleans Saints MVP quarterback Drew Brees threw an incomplete pass to Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis. This pass was incomplete due to the blatant pass interference foul. If the … Continue reading →

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The Tiger Effect

Posted on April 9, 2018 by michaeldubbs

The King is back. Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer to ever play the game.  Struggling with injuries over the past number of years has kept Tiger, for the … Continue reading →

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Keep It Simple, Flyers

Posted on March 24, 2018 by familydiscountauto

Who remembers the truly remarkable sporting news of 1980?  It’s a bit of trick question.  A four-part trick question – but one that every Philly sports fan should know. The first part is easy.  The 1980 Phillies won the World … Continue reading →

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Concussions – The NHL’s Ignored Problem

Posted on March 11, 2018 by michaeldubbs

Ice hockey is an extremely physical sport.  With NHL players averaging over 6’1″  and more than 200 pounds and with the ability to skate up to speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour, the capacity for life-altering collisions is … Continue reading →

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