Former Eagles defensive standout Connor Barwin, recently retired from the NFL, has stood out from the pack since his 2013 arrival in Philadelphia. We mean ways other than sacking quarterbacks or picking off passes. As the founder and president
2020 Banquet Update
It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not referring to turkey, stuffing or a jolly man in red giving out gifts – we mean the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s annual dinner is fast approaching! The 116th
Al Shrier was one of Temple’s all-time greats as sports information director for decades | Mike Jensen
During Sunday’s telecast of Temple’s basketball game, there was a little schtick, one of the announcers interviewing Stella the Owl. The actual owl, with handler. Except you couldn’t help but noticing the Temple hall of fame portraits
Temple RB Paul Palmer Honored for Hall of Fame Induction
The eighth-year was the charm for Paul Palmer. After having his name on the College Football Hall of Fame (HoF) ballot for seven years, Palmer finally earned the hall induction in December as a part of the
Joey Wendle of Kennett Square and Tampa Bay Rays chosen as PSWA’s Native Son
Kennett Square and West Chester University’s Joey Wendle had a strong year at second base for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018, hitting .300, finishing fourth in American League Rookie of the Year voting and helping his
Sonny Hill Honored for Years of ‘Giving’
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Famer (HoF) Sonny Hill has been named recipient of this year’s Ed Snider Lifetime Humanitarian Award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA). Snider was the 2013 recipient. Hill joins Phillies pitcher Aaron
Jalen Brunson PSWA Amateur Athlete of the Year
The PSWA is THRILLED to name Jalen Brunson our Amateur Athlete of the Year. Brunson won two titles in three years with Villanova Basketball and earned the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Men’s College Basketball Player
Jayson Stark headed to Cooperstown, to be honored by PSWA
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) will honor the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (HoF), longtime baseball writer Jayson Stark, on his selection as 2019 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in balloting
Philly Sports Writers 115th Awards Dinner features All-Star Cast
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola, Tampa Bay Rays Joey Wendle, Villanova graduate and Dallas Mavs Jalen Brunson headline the 2019 Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) dinner on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill. The
Eastern to be honored by Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Original Courier Post Story The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association will honor Eastern High School’s field hockey team at its 115th annual dinner on Jan. 21. “It’s rare that the PSWA honors high schools,” PSWA president John Weber