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Amateur Sports

Northern Liberties: Jaclyne McTamney Vying for the Olympics

March 28, 2014

When you step into Joe Hand Gym on 3rd Street, you’re hit with a quick one-two: the scent of hard-earned sweat and Jaclyne McTamney’s mean right hook. Upon first appearance, McTamney, 22, looks small and certainly outnumbered in

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five People You Need to Know

February 27, 2014

Some of the greatest athletes have come from Philadelphia, like Joe Frazier and Wilt Chamberlain, and even fictitious ones like Rocky. Philadelphia is a breeding ground for talent, whether it’s on or off the field.

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: As Boxing Fades, MMA Thrives

June 16, 2011

https://vimeo.com/25145585]   When one thinks of a dynasty, many names come to mind.  The Steelers of the ’70s and ’90s Cowboys and of course the Yankees at any given time immediately pop into the sports

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