What our photographers saw on New Year's day

The Sixers’ hot start continued — as did the Eagles’ struggles — and the HBCU Classic returned to the Linc. These are our favorite sports photos of the week.

Gov. Josh Shapiro wins reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in a decisive victory over his Republican opponent Stacy Garrity.

The Sixers down the Bulls, 126-107 at the Xfinity Mobil Arena on Monday, November 2, 2026.

The Flyers beat the Mammoth, 6-3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Eagles take on the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

Scenes for Saturday's events from the HBCU Classic.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Sixers beat the Knicks, 98-93 in an NBA Cup round game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Don’t look now, but a rough month of October for Philly sports fans is almost over. From LeBron James to Eagles fans at the Linc, here are our best photos from the last week of spooky season.

Garage Beer hosts a wedding to bring together love and football with the “Ultimate Philly Tailgate Wedding” on Monday, Oct. 26. One couple tied the knot in true Eagles fashion ahead of the team's Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Pistons down the Sixers, 106-93 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

The Sixers take down the Bucks, 127-116 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the home opener, the first time Sixers fans get to experience LeBron and Brown, in Philly Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

Hundreds of police officers gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, to pay their respects to fallen Officer Shane Seiber, 40, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia earlier this month. Family members, fellow officers and city officials attended the funeral service to honor Seiber’s life and service.

The Owls men's basketball team held their media day Monday, October 19, 2026 ahead of their 2026-27 season tipoff with a Nov. 2 home game against Central Connecticut State.

The Flyers take down the Avalanche, 3-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Photos from the Eagles game against the Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The Flyers get their first win of the season, beating the Senators 3-1, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Jalen Cyrus, a 24-year-old game day staffer with autism, holds an art degree from Landmark College. But he had no idea the team and staff would wear his design for the "Monday Night Football" game.

A 1975 law allows the Pa. Insurance Department to impose a "cooling-off" period if Blue Cross plans and hospitals can't reach a new agreement.

It is hatred of Jews with a new label. Replacing the word “Jewish” with “Zionist” does not change who is being targeted, writes Andrew Goretsky.

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Newsom’s action represents the largest mass clemency in American history. If approved, it would reduce the U.S. death row population by nearly 30%.

Inquirer reporters Sam Janesch and Gillian McGoldrick took to Reddit to answer your questions.

The city lowered the speed limit on North Broad Street from 35 mph to 25 mph before the speed cameras were installed last year. Young says the decision was not transparent.