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May graduate Joe Miller selected in MLB Draft
May graduate Joe Miller selected in MLB Draft
A First-Team All-Ivy pitcher who led the league in strikeouts, Miller was selected in the 11th round by the Detroit Tigers.
Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup
Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup
Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup.
Flying high with Skyla Wilson
Flying high with Skyla Wilson
The May graduate discusses her track career, what she enjoys about racing, her favorite event, the rhythm involved in hurdling, her advice for underclassmen, and her plans for the future.
Krissy Turner named new coach of women’s soccer team
Krissy Turner named new coach of women’s soccer team
Turner comes to Penn from Monmouth University, where she was nine-time conference coach of the year. Her career record at Monmouth was 282-130-43 and her teams posted 15 consecutive winning seasons.
Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year
Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year
The 2022 graduate, who recently won the NCAA national championship in the javelin throw, has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Henseler picks up First-Team All-East Region, Third-Team All-American honors
Henseler picks up First-Team All-East Region, Third-Team All-American honors
The sophomore third baseman batted .383 with 53 RBIs and 14 homeruns, and broke the school single-season record in hits, runs, home runs, and total bases.
Bryzgalova named Northeast Region Senior Player of the Year
Bryzgalova named Northeast Region Senior Player of the Year
The May graduate concluded her senior season with a 23-7 record, including a 14-4 mark in dual matches and a 4-1 record in the Ivy League.
Minichello wins national championship in javelin throw
Minichello wins national championship in javelin throw
The 2022 graduate became the ninth individual national champion in program history on Wednesday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Eaise unanimously selected Ivy League Pitcher of the Year
Eaise unanimously selected Ivy League Pitcher of the Year
The 2022 graduate had a 7-1 record with 79 strikeouts and a 4.03 ERA. He is the second consecutive Quaker awarded Pitcher of the Year honors.
Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center
Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center
The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students
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NBC News
Patrick Mahomes getting in extra work with Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson
The Chiefs quarterback got back to work with two of his new receivers, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Penn alum Justin Watson, alongside backup quarterback Shane Buechele at APEC in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sports Illustrated
Bills add Greg Van Roten to already loaded offensive line
Former Quaker football star Greg Van Roten has signed to play for the Buffalo Bills.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Taylor Jenkins got his start as a Penn student trying to help kids in West Philly. Now he’s one of the NBA’s top coaches
Jenkins, one of just two NBA head coaches who didn’t play college ball. He was an economics major at Penn, coaching in a youth league at Sayre High School in West Philadelphia. Now he’s a finalist for the league’s Coach of the Year Award and his Grizzlies are championship contenders.
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The New York Times
Lia Thomas wins an N.C.A.A. swimming title
With her victory in Atlanta, Thomas became the first openly transgender woman to win an N.C.A.A. swimming championship in the 500-yard freestyle.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Fran McCaffery, returning to the NCAA Tournament with Iowa, was nicknamed ‘White Magic’ in his Sonny Hill League days
McCaffery, who played at La Salle College High and Penn and whose game revolved around slick hand balling, earned the nickname playing alongside Gene Banks and Lewis "Black Magic" Lloyd in the famous Sonny Hill League. He will be taking the Hawkeyes into the NCAA Tournament this week for the sixth time in his 12 seasons.
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