Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

Home court advantage

January 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

From the time she was in grade school, Elena Delle Donne was expected to do great things on the basketball court.  But after earning a full-ride to one of the nation’s top  programs, Delle Donne abruptly took a year off from basketball and went home. My story aired on NPR’s Only a Game.

TV execs, MLB hope for big playoffs

October 16th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

The remaining teams battling to make it to Major League Baseball’s World Series play in three of the four biggest TV markets. But that may not be enough to prop up baseball’s declining ratings. My story aired on Marketplace.

Cubs’ new owners hope for fresh start

October 12th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

The Chicago Cubs are filing for bankruptcy, which is supposed to give a clean slate to the team’s new owners. My story aired on Marketplace.

Two million fans thank the Phillies

November 1st, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Philadelphia celebrated its first World Series win since 1980 with a parade from City Hall to Citizens Bank Park in South Philly. My story aired on NPR’s Only a Game. More of Lily’s pictures here.

Philadelphia basks in World Series afterglow

October 30th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

The Phillies are World Series champions and the city is celebrating its first major pro sports title in 25 years. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Railroad handcar racing

September 27th, 2008 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Railroad handcars aren’t built for speed. But don’t tell the Railroad Handcar Racing Association of Pennsylvania, which held its annual championship last month. My story aired on NPR’s Only a Game.