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COLUMNISTS THERE'S A COFFEE SHOP near my house, in Philadelphia, that draws an unlikely collection of golf bums. Sean Ketchum, the Walnut Lane pro, had to escort the family off the course, in a hurry. Some years after Walnut Lane became the home of a First Tee program, Ketchum pulled the plug on clubhouse card games on account of the youths. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the efforts of the Saint Joseph's basketball team this season. In early November all 326 Division I basketball teams were undefeated. At week's end two remained: Stanford--courtesy of last Saturday's buzzer-beating 80-77 win over Arizona--and tiny Saint Joseph's in west Philadelphia. The on-campus bracketologists almost hyperventilate when talking about the possibility of the Hawks' being a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. But that could happen, and the primary reason is quiet, earnest senior guard Jameer Nelson, a brick house from nearby Chester, Pa. With as many as four perimeter players--Nelson, Delonte West, Pat Carroll and Tyrone Barley--in the game at the same time, St. Joe's pressed for the entire first half, as it always does. Against La Salle, the best backcourt in college basketball, point guard Nelson and junior shooting guard West, needed to play only 30 and 27 minutes, respectively.

Focuses on the Major League Baseball team, Philadelphia Phillies. History of the team's difficulties; Success of the team in 1999; Game details of the team's play against the Chicago Cubs; Popularity of the team; Roles of pitchers Randy Wolf and Curt Schilling in the team's success; Efforts of Schilling in team improvements; Career information; Comments from Schilling; Outlook.

Focuses on Philadelphia 76ers basketball player Allen Iverson in the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs as of May 24, 1999. Role of Iverson in the playoff series against the Orlando Magic; Series details; History of the 76ers; Difficulties for Iverson and coach Larry Brown; Outlook.

Reports that the Temple University basketball team defeated the Michigan State team. Score; Comments of Temple coach John Chaney.

The article reports on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and professional sports. The week ending November 8, 2009 had four professional sports games being played in Philadelphia. The New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball teams played three games to determine the winner of the World Series and the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles National Football League teams played against each other.

The article offers the author's insights on the life of golf club professionals. He mentions the PGA Championship to be held at Whistling Straits golf course in Wisconsin in August 2015 where 20 club professionals will aim to make the cut shot, the 2015 PGA Professional National Championship held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Pennsylvania, and golfer Brian Gaffney, an example of club professionals who are always looking out for the game.

Presents the opinions of two "Sports Illustrated" writers as to which city is the better sports town in Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. Recount of memorable sports moments in Pittsburgh history related to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates; Quarterbacks coming from Pittsburgh, including Dan Marino, Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath and Joe Montana; Comparison between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, suggesting that Philadelphia is the more cultured and urbane area.

Reports on the final season for Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Issues with the stadium, including smell and a dangerous turf; Cheap cost of seats; Outlook for the new home of the Eagles.

Looks at the University of Pennsylvania's football team defeating Harvard University. How ESPN used the site of the game to broadcast their 'College GameDay' show from Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Details of the game eventually won by Penn; How the victory gives Penn a share of the Ivy League title.

Profiles the president of Comcast, Brian Roberts. Ownership of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers, by Comcast; Influence of Roberts' father, Ralph and his college squash coach Al Molloy; How Roberts asked Bill Gates to invest in the cable industry.

Reports on the American Hockey League clubs to which amateur players are so devoted. Discussion of a game between the Philadelphia Phantoms and the Baltimore Bandits; Members of the teams who were once professional players; The relaxed atmosphere of the game.