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Author: Rick Pettine

Rick Pettine is an experienced sports, music, nature, and events photographer from the Philadelphia region. He covers Philly and the surrounding tri-state area, including Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. He also serves as the Sports Director & Chief Photographer for "Independent Philly"

Flyers drop another game against Kraken

[ by Rick Pettine ] March 8, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA — It was the Flyers’ Marvel Super Hero Game on a Saturday afternoon, but there was no heroic effort to be seen. Philadelphia opened the scoring with a blazing first period shot from Owen Tippet (77), but quickly lost steam after that to fall to the […]

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Cleveland Charges past Delaware Blue Coats, 122-110

[ by Rick Pettine ] January 25, 2025 – Wilmington, DE — After a hot start that had the Blue Coats leading the Charge 25-9, Delaware went cold scoring only 42 points in the entire second half. Cleveland took over the lead in the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth, coupled with strong defensive support. […]

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Blue Coats out Hustled by Memphis

[ by Rick Pettine ] January 12, 2025 – Wilmington, DE — The Delaware Blue Coats fell to the Memphis Hustle 138-116 in a high scoring match at home. Memphis offense was more effective than Delaware, shooting 58% (vs 45%) of their field goals, 41% (vs 57%) three-points, and 83% from the free throw line. Leading the […]

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Blue Coats defeat Long Island Nets in G-League action

[ by Rick Pettine ] December 30, 2024 – Wilmington, DE — Delaware Blue Coats, Philadelphia Sixers’ G League NBA affiliate, defeated the Long Island Nets (Brooklyn’s affiliate) at Chase Fieldhouse, 122-114. The offensive-minded match was close all night, with over 7 lead changes before Delaware closed it out. Justin Edwards (19) led the scoring for the […]

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Nova takes round-1 of FCS Football Championship Playoffs

[ by Rick Pettine ] November 30, 2024 – Villanova, PA — In a close back and forth playoff battle, Villanova came out victorious with a 22-17 win over the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. How close? The outcome came down to a EKU receiver landing just out of bounds on the endline with only seconds remaining. The […]

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