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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in the second quarter against the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

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

Sirianni’s conservative decision-making may be what turns up the heat on him the most. Why not be aggressive-minded and go for it on fourth down?

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaves the field after the Eagles loss to the Falcons 22-21 in the home opener at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

‘I let my team down today’: Saquon Barkley defends third-down call and takes the blame for Eagles loss

Bryce Huff walks off after not recording a stat in Monday night's loss against the Falcons.

After Eagles’ pass rush is a no-show vs. Falcons, Bryce Huff concedes, ‘I need to find myself in the scheme’

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts can't covert a third down pass late in their loss to the Falcons, 22-21.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts solid until his game-clinching interception, defensive line struggles vs. Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Eagles falter as the Falcons and Kirk Cousins have the last laugh over Jalen Hurts in a stunning 22-21 loss

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins gets sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Nick Sirianni needs Eagles defense to bail him out. Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter can’t do it.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 95 yards on 22 carries.

The Eagles ran the ball the way they had to on Monday ... until they didn’t on the game’s most pivotal play

Mike Sielski | Columnist

The Brewers' Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting an RBI triple during the sixth inning Monday.

Phillies leave seven baserunners stranded as Brewers take series opener

A tale of two Jalen Hurts and defensive doubts in our Eagles Week 2 stock watch

Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce, and Marcus Spears on the set of ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" at Xfinity Live!

‘Monday Night Football’ had a very Philly vibe — thanks, Jason Kelce — and more highlights from Eagles-Falcons

Gabriela Carroll

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Super Bowl hero Nick Foles officially retires after 11 NFL seasons: ‘I love the Philadelphia Eagles’

Jason Kelce (left), Fletcher Cox (center), and Nick Foles appear on stage at Xfinity Live! as part of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" coverage.

Fletcher Cox, Eagles fans celebrate Nick Foles’ retirement: ‘Everybody in Philadelphia loves Nick Foles’

Taijuan Walker had a 4.50 ERA in three bullpen appearances.

Phillies’ Taijuan Walker is moving out of the bullpen to start Thursday vs. the Mets

From left, former Eagles Jason Kelce, Fletcher, Cox and Nick Foles gather at Xfinity Live! on Monday.

Fletcher Cox sees ‘greatness’ in Saquon Barkley, praises Nick Foles and the Eagles defense

Eagles linebackers Zack Baun (left) and Ben VanSumeren celebrate after the season opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil on Sept. 6.

Eagles’ Zack Baun, ‘a superstar, mega-athlete,’ is still growing as an NFL linebacker

The Phillies have often used Jose Alvarado in the sixth and seventh innings of tight games the past two postseasons, and they should continue to do so in 2024.

Stock check of the Phillies’ top five relievers: How each is shaping up for a World Series run

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in the second quarter against the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

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

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts can't covert a third down pass late in their loss to the Falcons, 22-21.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts solid until his game-clinching interception, defensive line struggles vs. Falcons

Can Jalen Carter and the Eagles front do a better job against the run and slow down Bijan Robinson on Monday night?

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 2 matchup at the Linc

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

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in the second quarter against the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

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

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts can't covert a third down pass late in their loss to the Falcons, 22-21.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts solid until his game-clinching interception, defensive line struggles vs. Falcons

Can Jalen Carter and the Eagles front do a better job against the run and slow down Bijan Robinson on Monday night?

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 2 matchup at the Linc

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

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 95 yards on 22 carries.

The Eagles ran the ball the way they had to on Monday ... until they didn’t on the game’s most pivotal play

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins gets sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Nick Sirianni needs Eagles defense to bail him out. Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter can’t do it.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Temple quarterback Evan Simon throws the football during the Cherry and White spring football game on April 13.

Stan Drayton opens Temple quarterback competition: ‘We are going to play the guy that’s ready’

Evan Simon's positive performance against Coastal Carolina added an extra wrinkle to the QB battle. Forrest Brook struggled as the starter in the Owls' first two games.

Samuel O'Neal

Penn State coach James Franklin directing the Nittany Lions against West Virginia on Aug. 31.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State drops to No. 10 in the AP college football poll after a week off

Staff and Wire Reports

Villanova’s quarterback Connor Watkins threw 116 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Towson.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova stays in win column with close victory over conference foe Towson

Katie Lewis

Evan Simon made his first start with the Owls in their home opener. He threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Despite promising efforts, Temple football falls short in home opener to Coastal Carolina

Declan Landis

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

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

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to improve upon their poor finish to the 2023 season.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

The 10 Eagles who will determine how the 2024 season goes

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

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to improve upon their poor finish to the 2023 season.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

The 10 Eagles who will determine how the 2024 season goes

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

Fangio's much-hyped defense has been off-the-charts bad up front. It cost them a loss against the Falcons, with more to come.

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

Fangio's much-hyped defense has been off-the-charts bad up front. It cost them a loss against the Falcons, with more to come.

David Murphy | Columnist

After Eagles’ pass rush is a no-show vs. Falcons, Bryce Huff concedes, ‘I need to find myself in the scheme’

Bryce Huff walks off after not recording a stat in Monday night's loss against the Falcons.

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

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in the second quarter against the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

‘I let my team down today’: Saquon Barkley defends third-down call and takes the blame for Eagles loss

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaves the field after the Eagles loss to the Falcons 22-21 in the home opener at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

‘Monday Night Football’ had a very Philly vibe — thanks, Jason Kelce — and more highlights from Eagles-Falcons

Gabriela Carroll

Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce, and Marcus Spears on the set of ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" at Xfinity Live!

The Brewers' Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting an RBI triple during the sixth inning Monday.

Phillies leave seven baserunners stranded as Brewers take series opener

Ranger Suárez allowed three runs over five innings and issued three walks. The Phillies could not come up with clutch hits.

Taijuan Walker had a 4.50 ERA in three bullpen appearances.

Phillies’ Taijuan Walker is moving out of the bullpen to start Thursday vs. the Mets

A number to know for the five relievers key to a Phillies World Series

The Phillies have often used Jose Alvarado in the sixth and seventh innings of tight games the past two postseasons, and they should continue to do so in 2024.

Stock check of the Phillies’ top five relievers: How each is shaping up for a World Series run

Phillies J.T. Realmuto celebrates after hitting the game-winning walk off RBI single.

Phillies vs. Mets photos 9/15

Yong Kim

Flyers announce 2024-25 promotion schedule, including two Dollar Dog Nights

The Flyers will hold a number of theme nights and giveaways throughout the season.

Gabriela Carroll

Xander Utecht (from left), Miles Macaleer, Cole Harper, and Brad Allan at the Wells Fargo Center Monday for the Flyers' Dollar Dog Night against the St. Louis Blues.

Xander Utecht (from left), Miles Macaleer, Cole Harper, and Brad Allan at the Wells Fargo Center Monday for the Flyers' Dollar Dog Night against the St. Louis Blues.

Flyers announce 2024-25 promotion schedule, including two Dollar Dog Nights

The Flyers will hold a number of theme nights and giveaways throughout the season.

Gabriela Carroll

Helge Grans fights for a spot on the Flyers but faces a logjam on the blue line

Defenseman Helge Grans practicing at last year's rookie camp in Voorhees.

Denver Barkey sits out Flyers rookie camp as he recovers from mononucleosis

Denver Barkey has not participated in rookie camp but is expected to be back on the ice for the Flyers' main camp at some point.

Flyers rookies: Five players who made an impression in the two-game series

Goaltender Carson Bjarnason, 19, has shown improvement in net for the Flyers.

Hollydell Ice Arena and the Philadelphia Rebels honor the Gaudreau brothers: ‘They meant everything to this community’

The Gaudreau family thanks the public as Matty and Johnny Gaudreau are honored before the Philadelphia Rebels' home opener on Friday at Hollydell Ice Arena in Sewell, N.J.

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

Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez embrace after Messi assisted on Suárez's late goal in Miami's 3-1 win over the Union on Saturday.

Even if the Union keep playing this well, they still might run out of time to make the playoffs

Jonathan Tannenwald

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (right) on the ball in front of the Union's Leon Flach during the first half.

Lionel Messi had a grand return from injury at the Union’s expense as Inter Miami remain MLS’ best

Jonathan Tannenwald

New U.S. men's soccer team manager Mauricio Pochettino speaks at a new conference in Manhattan on Friday.

Mauricio Pochettino appeals to emotion and soccer skills as he takes over national team

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

Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez embrace after Messi assisted on Suárez's late goal in Miami's 3-1 win over the Union on Saturday.

Even if the Union keep playing this well, they still might run out of time to make the playoffs

Jonathan Tannenwald

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (right) on the ball in front of the Union's Leon Flach during the first half.

Lionel Messi had a grand return from injury at the Union’s expense as Inter Miami remain MLS’ best

Jonathan Tannenwald

New U.S. men's soccer team manager Mauricio Pochettino speaks at a new conference in Manhattan on Friday.

Mauricio Pochettino appeals to emotion and soccer skills as he takes over national team

Jonathan Tannenwald

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