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In a wide-open National League, could the Phillies' Bryce Harper and the Padres' Manny Machado be headed for a 2022 NLCS rematch?

How the Phillies’ path to a World Series is shaping up in a wide open National League playoff field

There is no 100-win team, and everyone has warts. Let’s break down the other NL contenders, from the division leaders to the wild-card hopefuls.

Joel Embiid still has a lot to prove, even if his legacy as one of the Sixers' best ever is already established.

The Sixers had no choice but to commit to Joel Embiid. He has no choice but to live up to his end.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

The Eagles need more from the defensive front, especially Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. Can they step up to the challenge of slowing down Saints running back Alvin Kamara?

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 3 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

Is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley more susceptible to drops as a running back? The stats are revealing.

Three Eagles myths: Saquon’s drops, Sirianni’s decisions, Hurts’ progress

David Murphy | Columnist

Taijuan Walker, left, and Bryce Huff, right, have not lived up to their big contracts.

Bryce Huff and Taijuan Walker, costly mistakes for the Eagles and Phillies, can’t start anymore

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole founded the team in 2016 with his wife Emily and acts as a ringleader during each game.

Havertown’s Mike Tollin hopes to make the Savannah Bananas the next Ted Lasso

Matt Breen2 hours ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are 2.5-point underdogs against the Saints.

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Expert picks for Week 3

Ariel Simpson58 minutes ago

Penn State safety KJ Winston, left, is out indefinitely with a "long-term injury," leaving a noticeable void in the secondary beginning with this Saturday's game against Kent State.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s why No. 10 Nittany Lions remain confident despite the loss of star safety KJ Winston

Avery Hill

In 19 games with the Phillies this season, Austin Hays is hitting .254 with one home run and five RBIs.

Austin Hays takes a big step in his kidney infection recovery: ‘I feel strong again’

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit ranks dead last in the NFL in average yards per carry allowed.

Eagles’ Vic Fangio isn’t making changes to his young, inexperienced defense despite the growing pains

Rookie Quinyon Mitchell was having a strong game until two late mistakes on the Atlanta Falcons' game-winning drive.

‘Still Q’: How Quinyon Mitchell is moving on from late-game mistakes against Falcons

Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has been much better at home than on the road this season.

Three big questions for the Phillies as they close in on clinching the NL East and prepare for the NLDS

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

John Tortorella's Flyers catch their breath after participating in his annual grueling skate test.

Flyers clear the first hurdle of John Tortorella’s rope test: ‘It feels really good to be done’

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday.

Eagles vs. Falcons film review: Areas of improvement for the league’s worst run defense

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

The Eagles need more from the defensive front, especially Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. Can they step up to the challenge of slowing down Saints running back Alvin Kamara?

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 3 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, in action against the Packers, did not start against the Falcons.

Sources: Eagles’ Jalen Carter disciplined for team infraction and didn’t start vs. Falcons

Has Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's seat gotten hotter after Monday's loss to the Falcons?

Late-game decision making in the Eagles’ loss to the Falcons turned up the heat on Nick Sirianni

The Eagles need more from the defensive front, especially Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. Can they step up to the challenge of slowing down Saints running back Alvin Kamara?

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 3 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, in action against the Packers, did not start against the Falcons.

Sources: Eagles’ Jalen Carter disciplined for team infraction and didn’t start vs. Falcons

Has Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's seat gotten hotter after Monday's loss to the Falcons?

Late-game decision making in the Eagles’ loss to the Falcons turned up the heat on Nick Sirianni

Joel Embiid still has a lot to prove, even if his legacy as one of the Sixers' best ever is already established.

The Sixers had no choice but to commit to Joel Embiid. He has no choice but to live up to his end.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Taijuan Walker, left, and Bryce Huff, right, have not lived up to their big contracts.

Bryce Huff and Taijuan Walker, costly mistakes for the Eagles and Phillies, can’t start anymore

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley more susceptible to drops as a running back? The stats are revealing.

Three Eagles myths: Saquon’s drops, Sirianni’s decisions, Hurts’ progress

David Murphy | Columnist

Tracking High school athletes across the area's commitments to college programs.

High school recruiting tracker: Where the area's top basketball and football players are heading to college

The regular signing day period for college basketball is from April 17-May 15, and there are plenty of local recruits moving on to play at the next level.

Isabella DiAmore and Devin Jackson2 hours ago

Temple wide receiver Elias Collins and the rest of the Owls football team are eager to capture their first win of the season. It could arrive with a strong showing against Utah State on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Temple remains forever the optimist that it’s better than what a winless start to the season depicts

Sam O'Neal2 hours ago

Penn State safety KJ Winston, left, is out indefinitely with a "long-term injury," leaving a noticeable void in the secondary beginning with this Saturday's game against Kent State.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s why No. 10 Nittany Lions remain confident despite the loss of star safety KJ Winston

Avery Hill

Mr. Murray won the Catholic League boys' soccer championship in 2010 and said: "I almost can't believe it. The word everybody uses is surreal. And it is. It's surreal."

Jim Murray Sr., Hall of Fame soccer coach, longtime athletic director, and teacher at St. Joseph’s Prep, has died at 82

Penn enters the season picked to finish third in the Ivy League. Before league play, the Quakers will open their nonconference slate at Delaware on Saturday.

These are the five storylines to watch as Penn kicks off its football season on Saturday

Conor Smith

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Danny Brière and the Flyers have high hopes for rookie Matvei Michkov.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Flyers top 10 prospects: Matvei Michkov is No. 1, but where does Jett Luchanko land?

Jason Kelce will seemingly be everywhere this football season.

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The top 10 places you’ll see Jason Kelce this NFL season — even though he’s supposed to be retired

Gabriela Carroll

Phillies prospects (left to right) Starlyn Caba, Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Re-ranking our top 10 Phillies prospects as their seasons end, and what’s next for each in 2025

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Danny Brière and the Flyers have high hopes for rookie Matvei Michkov.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Flyers top 10 prospects: Matvei Michkov is No. 1, but where does Jett Luchanko land?

Jason Kelce will seemingly be everywhere this football season.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

The top 10 places you’ll see Jason Kelce this NFL season — even though he’s supposed to be retired

Gabriela Carroll

Phillies prospects (left to right) Starlyn Caba, Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Re-ranking our top 10 Phillies prospects as their seasons end, and what’s next for each in 2025

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Expert picks for Week 3

Opinions are leaning heavily toward one team among national media as the Eagles head into Sunday’s game as 2.5-point underdogs.

Ariel Simpson58 minutes ago

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are 2.5-point underdogs against the Saints.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are 2.5-point underdogs against the Saints.

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Expert picks for Week 3

Opinions are leaning heavily toward one team among national media as the Eagles head into Sunday’s game as 2.5-point underdogs.

Ariel Simpson58 minutes ago

Eagles vs. Saints predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 3 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

The Eagles need more from the defensive front, especially Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. Can they step up to the challenge of slowing down Saints running back Alvin Kamara?

Former Eagles linebacker, Frank LeMaster, struggled to get compensation from the NFL

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‘Saquon is in a much better situation’: Saints focused on trying to stop Barkley, Jalen Hurts in Week 3

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (right) reacts with teammates, including Kool-Aid McKinstry (left) after intercepting a pass against Dallas.

Bryce Huff and Taijuan Walker, costly mistakes for the Eagles and Phillies, can’t start anymore

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Taijuan Walker, left, and Bryce Huff, right, have not lived up to their big contracts.

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper before the Phillies played the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Philadelphia.

MLB players’ union sues DraftKings and Bet365 over use of images of Bryce Harper and other players

The lawsuit compares the way the sportsbooks use images of Phillies and Eagles players.

In a wide-open National League, could the Phillies' Bryce Harper and the Padres' Manny Machado be headed for a 2022 NLCS rematch?

How the Phillies’ path to a World Series is shaping up in a wide open National League playoff field

Taijuan Walker, left, and Bryce Huff, right, have not lived up to their big contracts.

Bryce Huff and Taijuan Walker, costly mistakes for the Eagles and Phillies, can’t start anymore

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper against the New York Mets on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Philadelphia.

Tonight’s Phillies-Mets game won’t air on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Neither will Sunday’s.

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh wets his hair before the New York Mets game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.

Phillies vs. Mets photos on Sept. 19

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Rasmus Ristolainen are also coming off surgical procedures in the offseason. A summer of rehabilitation has paid off.

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Rasmus Ristolainen are also coming off surgical procedures in the offseason. A summer of rehabilitation has paid off.

Flyers clear the first hurdle of John Tortorella’s rope test: ‘It feels really good to be done’

John Tortorella's Flyers catch their breath after participating in his annual grueling skate test.

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

Danny Brière provides a Ryan Johansen update, confirms the Flyers are completely healthy entering training camp

Flyers general manager Danny Brière took questions from the media on Tuesday ahead of the start of Flyers training camp.

Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny headline Flyers training camp roster ahead of Thursday’s first on-ice session

Flyers winger Matvei Michkov will participate in his first NHL training camp beginning Thursday.

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake likely will miss a second straight game with the groin injury he suffered playing for Jamaica earlier this month.

Andre Blake is likely out of the Union’s game at New York City FC, who is still sidelined by a groin injury

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union teen phenom Cavan Sullivan (right) got to meet Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi after Miami's 3-1 win over the Union in south Florida on Saturday.

Cavan Sullivan got to meet his ‘idol’ Lionel Messi, and got a photo with him to treasure

Jonathan Tannenwald

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake likely will miss a second straight game with the groin injury he suffered playing for Jamaica earlier this month.

Andre Blake is likely out of the Union’s game at New York City FC, who is still sidelined by a groin injury

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union teen phenom Cavan Sullivan (right) got to meet Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi after Miami's 3-1 win over the Union in south Florida on Saturday.

Cavan Sullivan got to meet his ‘idol’ Lionel Messi, and got a photo with him to treasure

Jonathan Tannenwald

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