The Big Picture

Embiid briefly left the game in the first quarter after knocking knees with Toronto's Ja’Kobe Walter, but returned and scored 20 points. The Sixers are now 3-0 without LeBron James in the lineup.

Ertz was as essential to the USWNT's 2015 and 2019 World Cup titles as all the star attackers. She was surprised with the honor by her husband Zach and their sons at the Eagles' practice facility.

On a day when the attention was on Matvei Michkov and whether he wanted to be traded, the Flyers bonded together and delivered one of their best performances of the season despite a 3-2 OT loss.

The last and only Catholic League school to win the 3A state golf championship was St. Joe’s Prep in 2014. Now, the Explorers achieved history and are “in a great spot for the future.”

James will miss his third game of the season but it'll be the first that isn’t part of a back-to-back set.

Embiid, who remains listed as questionable to play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors because of plantar fascia management, entered the night shooting 37% from the floor.

The Philadelphia Union star is a long shot to win it, but much more likely to win the other prize he’s up for, Young Player of the Year. Ryan Richter did not make the coach of the year finalists.

“He’s already set a good foundation,” midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said. “If he’s the coach, we’re going to keep doing that, and if not, we’re going to keep doing that.”

After a slow start to his college career, Scott is finding his footing with the Owls. Through three games, the redshirt sophomore is a starter and the team’s leading scorer.

Tirfe, who was born in West Philadelphia to immigrant parents and raised in Upper Darby, was inspired to pick up music by the Roots. He said he "did not look at any comments" following his rendition.

The Owls’ newcomers and returners are starting to adjust to different roles and responsibilities. Their defense also proved to be a bright spot against the Explorers.

And the drama surrounding Matvei Michkov.

Walker, a terrific rebounder despite his 6-foot-7 frame, is filling in as the Sixers' backup center while Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow, and Ariel Hukporti are all sidelined.

The rest of the Eagles season isn't free of implications, even if the team's playoff hopes have all but evaporated.

After a successful playing and coaching career in the WNBA, Wright returns to her alma mater with a goal of making the Nittany Lions into a national powerhouse.

The Flyers rallied from a 2-0 hole with a power-play goal from Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim's third-period goal, but the overtime loss dropped them to 0-6 in games that ended after regulation.

Wheeler, who came back from thoracic outlet syndrome, finished with a 3.00 ERA and 193 strikeouts in 162 innings. He is the first Phillie to win the award since Brad Lidge in 2008.

A year after a second-place finish to the Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Sánchez finished second in the NL Cy Young voting behind the Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, who won unanimously.

Executives are expected to be busy over the next two weeks before the sport goes dark. Dave Dombrowski is leaving the GM meetings with “more information” as he looks to address his list of needs.

Inquirer readers on the midterm election and the MAGA movement’s white nationalist agenda.

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

The incoming U.S. House lawmakers from the Lehigh Valley and Scranton joined other rising Democratic stars and power brokers at a "What's Next" conference in Denver.

The bridge was struck shortly after 1 p.m., officials said. The cause of the accident was under investigation.

November thunderstorms are unusual, occurring about once every two years in Philly.

Starbucks workers have been organizing for years and are seeking their first union contract.