A former Christian radio host will serve at least a decade in prison on charges related to the sexual assault of a girl over the course of several years. Philip Smith, 52, of Lancaster, was sentenced today by Lancaster County Judge Jeffery Wright to 10 to 20 years in state prison.In November, Smith, who had been a DJ on WJTL-FM, a Christian music station in East Hempfield Township, entered a series of guilty and no-contest pleas to charges in November related to the sexual assaults. According to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, Smith apologized in a lengthy statement to the judge today, but Assistant District Attorney Karen Manfield noted Smith made no mention of the girl in his statement and only talked about himself. She called his actions “deplorable.”Smith sexually assaulted the girl beginning in 2013 when she was 15 and raped her when she was 18, according to the district attorney’s office.The girl was not in court, but Lancaster police … [Read more...] about Former Christian radio DJ faces 10 to 20 years behind bars in sexual-assault case
Saquon Barkley shares adorable photos from workout with daughter
Saquon Barkley didn’t have much of an “offseason” last year, between the NFL Combine draft and rookie workouts.This year, the former Penn State running back has been less busy since the New York Giants ended their season in December. That doesn’t mean the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year hasn’t been putting in work.During a workout on the campus of UCLA, Barkley took a break to get some father-daughter time. Jada Clare Barkley, who was born just two days before her father was drafted No. 2 overall by the Giants last year, joined Saquon Barkley on the field. “My everything,” Barkley wrote on Twitter with the photos of his daughter.You can see photos from the family day below.Be the first to know the latest on the Nittany Lions. Sign up for our Penn State Today newsletter. … [Read more...] about Saquon Barkley shares adorable photos from workout with daughter
Temple running back Ryquell Armstead works out for Duce Staley, discusses Philadelphia Eagles: video
PHILADELPHIA — In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles picked up running back Corey Clement, a South Jersey native, in the days after the NFL draft. A year later, the Birds picked up running back Josh Adams, who grew up north of the city in Warrington, after the draft. Clement played a starring role in a Super Bowl win. Adams had a turn as the team’s bell cow during a late-season playoff push.Could Ryquell Armstead be the net local running back the Eagles invest in? It already looks like there’s some interest.Armstead, a South Jersey native who finished up a four-year career at Temple, worked out at the Owls’ pro day in North Philly on Monday, and the Eagles were watching closely.Eagles assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley put Armstead and his teammates through a battery of running back drills to test their athleticism, decision-making and ability to catch.After an impressive showing at the 2019 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Armstead’s stock … [Read more...] about Temple running back Ryquell Armstead works out for Duce Staley, discusses Philadelphia Eagles: video
Watch: Penn State DE Yetur Gross-Matos blows past freshman OT Rasheed Walker in practice
Penn State defensive line coach Sean Spencer is a big proponent of promoting good technique by posting standout video clips to his Twitter page. He highlighted a particularly impressive clip on Monday of standout defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, where the end used pristine hand technique on his rush to blow past freshman offensive tackle Rasheed Walker in practice.The highlight is notable because of Gross-Matos, who could rise into the ranks of college football’s elite defensive linemen next season. He took a huge step in the right direction as a true sophomore with 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks. His rush to beat Walker might have resulted in one such impact play in a real game setting, though the end of the clip shows quarterback Sean Clifford running upfield. Perhaps even more notable in Spencer’s clip was that Walker was working on the left side of Penn State’s offensive line. The talented former four-star recruit is a central figure on the Lions’ line … [Read more...] about Watch: Penn State DE Yetur Gross-Matos blows past freshman OT Rasheed Walker in practice
Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel announces intentions to transfer to Penn State
The Kent State wrestler who delivered one of the most stunning upsets of last year’s NCAA wrestling championships is looking to transfer to Penn State. Kyle Conel pinned No. 1 seed Kollin Moore of Ohio State in the quarterfinal round on his way to placing third at NCAAs 197 pounds last season.Conel entered the 2018-’19 season ranked No. 2 in the country by FloWrestling, but wrestled just two matches before he was forced to sit out the rest of the season to a shoulder injury. He announced Monday his intentions to seek a medical redshirt season next season and transfer to Penn State to pursue his masters. If the medical redshirt is granted, Conel would be a strong candidate to fill a void in Penn State’s starting lineup. The Lions are set to lose starter Bo Nickal and could also lose 184-pounder Shakur Rasheed and heavyweight Anthony Cassar.Conel has the resumé of a potential plug-and-play national title contender if the transfer works out, which is another way of … [Read more...] about Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel announces intentions to transfer to Penn State