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Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has passed away at the age of 79 following a three-year battle with cancer, his son announced on social media.
“After a long hard 3-year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grandfather, football player and outright great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad,” wrote his son, Jake Bergey, in a heartfelt post.
Bergey, born on February 9, 1945, in South Dayton, New York, rose to prominence as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He began his football career at Arkansas State Univers…
Ex-Eagles Player Wendell Smallwood Jr. Pleads Guilty To Covid-19, Tax Fraud
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr., of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, a Super Bowl champion, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the IRS on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Wilmington, Delaware, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
The plea agreement outlines Smallwood's admission of guilt to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs and engaging in tax fraud schemes. Smallwood, 30, faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison and significant financial penalties, including resti…
Eagles Player's Mom Offers $1,000 Reward After Dog Stolen From Target
A 10-year-old Shih Tzu belonging to the mother of Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo was stolen from a Target store in Philadelphia, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Posted by Tralee Hale on Sunday, August 11, 2024
The theft happened around 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, inside the Target at 2701 Castor Ave, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Tralee-Hale Ringo, 44, said her beloved dog, Mila, was taken by four unknown suspects while she was shopping. Mila is described as a black Shih Tzu with a red tail and red headlight-like markings.
Hale-Ringo is offering a $1,0…
Katie Florio Wins Philadelphia Marathon Women's Title
Philadelphia's own Katie Florio, 30, clinched the women's title at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 24, with a time of 2:32:42.1. This victory marks a significant milestone, as Florio is the first local woman to win the race since 2022.
Florio, a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs and a Penn State alumna, resides in Center City. She credited her familiarity with the course, stating, "Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day."
The men's division saw 25-year-old William Loevner from Pittsburgh take the top spot with a time of 2:16:12.0.
The marathon, now…
Fast Facts About Former Villanova Asst. Named New Orleans Saints Interim Head Coach
The New Orleans Saints' new interim head coach may be familiar to football fans in the Northeast.
Darren Rizzi, who has served as the Saints special teams coach since 2022, was named interim head coach on Monday, Nov. 4, after the team fired Head Coach Dennis Allen.
The 54-year-old Hillsdale, NJ, native was one of Bergen Catholic's most widely recognized receivers, bringing the school's football team to the State Championship Game twice. The team won a title in 1986, and Rizzi held a BC career record of 69 receptions — a title that he held for 22 years, for 1,239 yards and 1…
MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says
Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper has died, Major League Soccer and the club announced.
Holden Trent, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was found dead on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, according to the team. His cause and manner of death were unavailable at the time of publishing.
Philadelphia Union released the following statement about his death on the team website:
"The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent. While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made…
Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former 76er Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58
Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks as part of a Hall of Fame career, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday, Sept. 30.
We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024
Mutombo, who also played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, was known for his signature shot block, which he would follow up by wagging his finger and yelling, "No No No!…
Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — Again
Stephen Nedoroscik has done it again.
The Penn State alum who hails from Worcester, Massachusetts, nailed another pommel horse routine at Paris 2024, winning his second bronze medal.
Nedoroscik, 25, shot to fame as the USA men's gymnastic team's official "pommel horse specialist," earning the team its first medal in 16 years.
On Saturday, Aug. 3, Nedoroscik racked up 15.300 points on the pommel horse behind two-time world champ Rhys McClenaghan, of Ireland, who won the gold.
