D-Town East grad, NY Jet Tyler Kroft gives back to hometown, again hosting youth football camp
New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, will return to his hometown to run the third-annual student football camp.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, July 24, students will have the opportunity meet current New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, and participate in a day filled with football fun.
As a child growing up in Downingtown, Tyler Kroft reminiscences about how special it is to return to his hometown...
Chester County’s Nassib comes out as first openly gay NFL player
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Carl Nassib
Chester County native Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay, making the announcement on his Instagram, Monday.
The former Malvern Prep and Penn State star — who is now a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders — made the announcement in a video recorded in his West Chester-area home.
“What’s...
Eagles nominate Matta for NFL HS coach of the year
Michael Matta
Michael Matta, head coach of the Downingtown High School East varsity football team, has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles nominee for the 2017 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. Representing the best at the high school level, Matta was nominated for the national award, named for the winningest coach in NFL history, for his character and integrity, leadership and...
Unionville’s Sampson signs with NFL’s Vikings
Richie Sampson in action for Coastal Carolina. Photo courtesy Coastal Carolina Athletics.
Richie Sampson, a star safety for Coastal Carolina — and formerly an all-Conference and Player of the Year performer for Unionville High School — was signed Sunday as a free agent by the Minnesota Vikings.
Sampson, a 6-2, 205 lb. safety, will attempt to become the first former Unionville player to make it...
NFL’s handling of domestic violence is a disgrace
But the opportunity exists for all to learn from it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have written a handful of “soapbox” speeches in the past and today, it’s time for another one.
As the mother of two boys enamored by all things sports related, I feel compelled to discuss the disgraceful actions of the NFL. In fact, I would venture to say that doing the complete opposite of what these...
