The late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were posthumously recognized as the recipients of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s Native Sons Award on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, at the PSWA’s 120th Banquet held at the DoubleTree by Hilton
2024 Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Scholarship recipients announced; Four students recognized at recent 120th PSWA Banquet
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association is pleased to announce its recipients of the organization’s 2024 PSWA Scholarship Awards. Four students, who are either natives of the Philadelphia area or attend Philadelphia area colleges or universities and are
50 years later, Holy Spirit Rowing celebrates their 1974 Henley Royal Regatta World Championship; Coach and team to be honored at PSWA Banquet
By John RussoThe Press of Atlantic City Stan Bergman took a moment while standing in front of his crew this past summer. He was like a proud father, seeing most of the members of one of Holy
Eagles radio voice Merrill Reese is a PSWA Special Achievement Award winner for his Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition last summer
By Bob GrotzDelaware County Daily Times, retired Merrill Reese, the venerable voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, has always understood the importance of preparation. And that preparation has paid off with the ultimate honor. This past summer, he
Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is PSWA’s Ed Snider Humanitarian of the Year for 2024
By Mike Shute, PSWA President-Elect In 2024, for the second straight season, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber was the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player
National runner-up, Saint Joseph’s field hockey is the PSWA’s 2024 Team of the Year after historic season
By Glenn Papazian, PhillyCollegeSports.com The most successful team in the city played their games at Ellen Ryan Field on the campus of Saint Joseph’s University.That team is the Hawks field hockey squad – coached by Hannah Prince
Saquon’s story includes 2,000 yards, a viral highlight run, golf with a president and Philly Sports Writers Athlete of the Year recognition
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press Saquon Barkley golfed with Barack Obama. He chased Eric Dickerson. He pulled off a move so eye-popping it was immediately inserted into a video game. With apologies to Bryce Harper or Pete
NBC Sports-Philly’s Michael Barkann is the PSWA’s choice for the 2025 Bill Campbell Award for excellence in broadcasting
By Jon Marks, Freelance Writer, PSWA Past President For those who don’t know about him or never heard him on the air here’s how Michael Barkann describes the late Bill Campbell: “I’d say he was the consummate
Manuel is Most Courageous for 2025; Phillies World Series-winning manager overcomes stroke, returns to his baseball operations role
By Kevin CooneyAssociated Press/97.5 The Fanatic He had stood on that pitcher’s mound thousands of times wearing those cherry red pinstripes with the No. 41 on his back. But seeing Charlie Manuel throw out the ceremonial first
The USFL’s Philadelphia Stars: Still brightly shining 40 years after championship seasons
By Sam Carchidi, The Hockey News, PSWA Past President Back in the 1980s, the Philadelphia Stars were more than a spring- and-summer-time diversion for fans who needed their football fix. They were a United States Football League