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HomeLa Salle University

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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: NCAA March Madness Set to Return to Philadelphia in 2016

April 21, 2015

When the Philadelphia Sports Congress, the Wells Fargo Center and La Salle University bid to host the East Regional round of the 2016 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, they hoped it would have an economic impact on

Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: Speedy Morris, Philadelphia’s Coach

March 31, 2015

Few people ever get their dream job. Fewer people get to do that job for over 45 years. And far fewer get that job without a college diploma. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School head coach Speedy

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Best Student Fans In The Big 5

March 4, 2015

Philadelphia is known for having some of the most passionate, dedicated and brash sports fans. This list highlights the most fervid sports enthusiasts in the Big Five. Joost Charlow: University of Pennsylvania The University of

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.

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