Gabriella Galati

Philadelphia

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WPVI-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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Meet La Salle's Joey O'Brien -- the top football recruit in Pennsylvania

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

WYNDMOOR, Pa. (WPVI) -- La Salle College High School has produced a ton of football talent in its program's history. The most recent is rising senior Joey O'Brien. He plays both defensive back and wide receiver. O'Brien said he was a "late bloomer" when it came to his size, but now standing at 6' 5", O'Brien's picked up countless Division I football offers. "I remember I picked up four offers in one day, and I was like, 'Wow. This is the real deal now. This is crazy,'" O'Brien recalled.
Penn baseball headed to the Ivy League tournament

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The University of Pennsylvania baseball team is headed to the Ivy League Tournament this weekend as the No. 3 seed. They're back-to-back tournament champions, but it's now a clean slate as they embark on another shot at the title. "Coach always tells us, he reminds us before we go, 'It comes down to what team is going to be the toughest,'" left-handed pitcher Marty Coyne said.
New sports have inspired a sisterhood at La Salle University

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- La Salle University is leading the way in women's sports. The school has added three new programs: triathlon, acrobatics and tumbling, and rugby. New programs mean new head coaches. Sage Maaranen, Brianna D'Angelo, and Kelsie McDowell are making history. Maaranen believes La Salle's commitment is a selling point to recruits. "A lot of schools are struggling, but La Salle is going all in on sports, and in particular women's sports.
How Villanova roommates propelled themselves as top runners in nation

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

VILLANOVA, Pa. (WPVI) -- Liam Murphy and Marco Langon can be found putting in miles on Villanova's track. The duo has propelled themselves as top runners in the nation, but their relationship began back home in New Jersey. They were familiar within the running community, and Murphy later recruited Langon to join him at Villanova University. "It's a very unusual relationship," recalls head coach Marcus O'Sullivan.
'Rocky Steady Boxing' fighting back against Parkinson's Disease

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

'Rocky Steady Boxing' fighting back against Parkinson's Disease Wednesday, April 2, 2025 2:16AM'Rocky Steady Boxing' fighting back against Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's is a devastating disease that affects families throughout the country. But here in the Delaware Valley, one physical therapist is taking a unique approach to treating it. It packs quite the punch. Action News sports reporter Gabriella Galati explains. Copyright © 2025 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Coaching couple linked up on the links

Mar 25, 2025 | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

Coaching couple linked up on the linksWednesday, March 26, 2025 1:02AMAction News sports reporter Gabriella Galati found a "coaching couple" who are linked up on the links. DELAWARE (WPVI) -- What would it be like to work with your spouse? Action News sports reporter Gabriella Galati found a "coaching couple" who are linked up on the links. Copyright © 2025 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Eastern University leading the way in college women's flag football

Mar 22, 2025 | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

Girls and women's flag football has seen exponential growth in recent years. Eastern University added flag football as an official sport this year, and the team's inaugural season is underway. Athletic Director, Eric McNelley, led the charge. "On a national level, to be one of the first programs to go all-in -- a full-time head coach, graduate assistants to help grow the program and show the value to our women -- is exciting," McNelley said.
Teacher making hockey more accessible for visually impaired

Mar 20, 2025 | krdo.com | Gabriella Galati

By Gabriella GalatiClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A Horsham, Pennsylvania, native is making hockey more accessible for the visually impaired. In 2022, Kelsey McGuire founded Philadelphia Blind Hockey, the first and only blind hockey team in Philadelphia. Combining her background as a teacher of the visually impaired with her favorite sport, hockey became accessible to everyone.
Elementary school teacher uses NFL in curriculum; Eagles show support

Mar 4, 2025 | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

Mary Crippen is a third-grade teacher in Miami. Her mother, a retired teacher, used to incorporate the NFL into her lesson plans decades ago. Crippen, taking notice of her students' interests, thought she could mimic what her mother did and see if the students enjoyed it.
Family and basketball intersect at Saint Joe's

Feb 25, 2025 | 6abc.com | Gabriella Galati

ByGabriella Galati Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:39AMPHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- On Hawk Hill, basketball is part of the family business. St. Joseph's University's Men's Associate Head Coach Justin Scott coaches his stepson, sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown. Their story began, of course, on the court. "We were running a summer camp, and he was a camper," Scott describes. "He was a great kid more than anything.

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