Press Releases

Read the latest Press Releases from the Philadelphia Sports Congress.

Halladay Honored with 2011 Wanamaker Athletic Award

Halladay honored with 2011 Wanamaker Athletic Award

Rugby Returns in 2012

Success of 2011 collegiate rugby championship seals the deal to bring event back to PPL Park in Chester for 2012 tournament

USA Curling National Championships Coming To Philadelphia Region For The First Time

4/26/11

NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Set New Championships Attendance Record

The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships set a new championships attendance record Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia totaling 104,260 fans over the six-session event. The total shatters the previous record of 97,334 set in 2

NCAA Wresting Event A Sellout

Philadelphia hosted NCAA wrestling, generating 10,000 room nights and $15 million for the region.

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