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Thursday, October 17, 2024

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  • Sports

    Flyers' defense excels against Oilers with strategic plays and key blocks

    The Flyers demonstrated a strong defensive performance against the Edmonton Oilers, blocking 21 shots compared to Edmonton's nine. These blocks were distributed among 12 Flyers players, with Matvei Michkov making the first block just over a minute into the game. Michkov, who scored two goals during the match, is adapting well to the Flyers' style of play.

  • Local Government

    Virginia man sentenced for defrauding elderly incapacitated victims

    Carlton Rembert, a 70-year-old man from Hampton, Virginia, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded elderly incapacitated victims of over $1 million. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the sentencing, which was handed down by United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky on October 11, 2024. In addition to his prison term, Rembert will face five years of supervised release and must pay $534,335 in restitution to the victims.

  • Sports

    Philadelphia Union announces second year of Summer Select program

    The Philadelphia Union has announced the return of its Summer Select program to Eastern Pennsylvania for a second year. This initiative offers young athletes the chance to demonstrate their skills and represent the team in two EDP summer tournaments. The 2025 edition will combine the successful SJSL program with the PA program, which was introduced in 2024.

  • Sports

    CJ Olney and Frankie Westfield named in MLS NEXT Pro Best XI

    The 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season has concluded, but Philadelphia Union II is gearing up for its playoff campaign, which begins Sunday evening at Subaru Park. As the team prepares for the upcoming match, excitement is building in Chester following the announcement that two of their players have been named to the league's 2024 Best XI.

  • Sports

    Philadelphia Union players compete internationally during October break

    While Philadelphia Union was not in action over the past weekend, several players participated in international matches representing their countries. Andre Blake played a full role for Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League group stage. His performances included two shutouts, contributing to Jamaica's 2-0 victory over Nicaragua and a scoreless draw against Honduras.

  • Sports

    Summer Select program schedule announced for practices and tournaments

    Teams participating in the Summer Select program will engage in 12 practice sessions over a six-week period at WSFS Bank Sportsplex, located at 1999 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA. Practices are scheduled for either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program begins on Monday, June 9th, with the final session on Thursday, July 24th.

  • Sports

    Otto Kemp rises as Phillies prospect despite going undrafted

    Otto Kemp, a rising prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, is making waves in the Arizona Fall League. Despite being undrafted out of Point Loma Nazarene University, Kemp has climbed to No. 28 on the Phillies' Top 30 Prospects list.

  • Sports

    Phillies' offseason strategy focuses on internal improvements and roster adjustments

    Dave Dombrowski, the President of Baseball Operations for the Philadelphia Phillies, addressed various offseason considerations following the team's exit from the NL Division Series against the Mets. Despite winning 95 games and securing their first NL East title since 2011, expectations were high for a World Series win which did not materialize.

  • Sports

    Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson's contract through 2026

    Phillies manager Rob Thomson has extended his contract through the 2026 season, as announced by Phillies president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski. Thomson expressed his commitment to the team, stating, "This is the only place I want to be," and added that it would be his "last stop."

  • Sports

    Philadelphia Union faces critical match against FC Cincinnati for playoff hopes

    Philadelphia Union is preparing for a crucial match against FC Cincinnati on Decision Day 2024. The team needs a victory and assistance from other results to secure their seventh consecutive postseason appearance. The match, part of U Thank U Night presented by Independence Blue Cross, offers five scenarios that could see the Union clinch a spot in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

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