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Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double against the New York Mets.

Cal Stevenson shows he belongs with Phillies in win over the Mets: ‘It feels good to contribute’

Stevenson's stellar defensive catch and momentum-changing hit secured a win that helped overcome a shaky start by Kolby Allard.

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (center) led the team in receiving yards in its season-opening win.

A.J. Brown questionable to play against Atlanta Falcons after missing Eagles’ Saturday practice

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter of the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Is Jalen Hurts a great quarterback? Is Kirk Cousins? The Eagles and Falcons need to answer the same question.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was rescued last week by running back Saquon Barkley's monster game.

Jalen Hurts can stumble all he wants. This Eagles offense, with Saquon Barkley, is the best in team history

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Ahead of Saturday's game, Kolby Allard has pitched to a 3.50 ERA across four games (three starts) with the Phillies this season.

The Phillies are searching for an answer to their fifth starter woes on the mound

Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov marked his North American pro debut with a goal.

Matvei Michkov meets the moment, scores first goal in thrilling Flyers debut: ‘He’s something special’

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

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

Why the Eagles paid tribute to late Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan after Reed Blankenship’s INT in Brazil

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.

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

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.

Aaron Nola walks off after getting replaced in the fifth inning.

Mets run Aaron Nola off the mound in the fifth as Phillies drop series opener to NL East rival

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, and Olivia Reiner

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

Philadelphia Eagles Brandon Graham, Nakobe Dean, Zack Baun, and Josh Sweat celebrate a defensive stop in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Expert picks for Week 2 on Monday Night Football

Gabriela Carroll

Goaltender Hannah Dickinson has helped Villanova shut out three opponents this season.

Villanova Wildcats

Transfer goalie Hannah Dickinson is bringing a sense of optimism for Villanova women’s soccer team

Katie Lewis

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

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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, and Olivia Reiner

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith talk on the sideline during the third quarter in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

The new Jalen Hurts is the same as the 2023 version in the Eagles’ opener, but shows glimpses of positive change

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts with an uneven performance vs. Packers while the D-line struggles

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, and Olivia Reiner

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith talk on the sideline during the third quarter in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

The new Jalen Hurts is the same as the 2023 version in the Eagles’ opener, but shows glimpses of positive change

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts with an uneven performance vs. Packers while the D-line struggles

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter of the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Is Jalen Hurts a great quarterback? Is Kirk Cousins? The Eagles and Falcons need to answer the same question.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was rescued last week by running back Saquon Barkley's monster game.

Jalen Hurts can stumble all he wants. This Eagles offense, with Saquon Barkley, is the best in team history

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hands off to Saquon Barkley during the opener, when Barkley rushed for 109 yards.

Saquon Barkley can make running backs glamorous again. And win the Eagles some games in the process

Mike Sielski | Columnist

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

A missed field goal extended the Wildcats win streak to three games Saturday as they topped the Tigers 14-13.

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.

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

Goaltender Hannah Dickinson has helped Villanova shut out three opponents this season.

Villanova Wildcats

Transfer goalie Hannah Dickinson is bringing a sense of optimism for Villanova women’s soccer team

Katie Lewis

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

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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

A.J. Brown questionable to play against Atlanta Falcons after missing Eagles’ Saturday practice

Brown has been the team's leading receiver since he was acquired in a trade from the Tennessee Titans.

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (center) led the team in receiving yards in its season-opening win.

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (center) led the team in receiving yards in its season-opening win.

A.J. Brown questionable to play against Atlanta Falcons after missing Eagles’ Saturday practice

Brown has been the team's leading receiver since he was acquired in a trade from the Tennessee Titans.

Why the Eagles paid tribute to late Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan after Reed Blankenship’s INT in Brazil

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Expert picks for Week 2 on Monday Night Football

Gabriela Carroll

Philadelphia Eagles Brandon Graham, Nakobe Dean, Zack Baun, and Josh Sweat celebrate a defensive stop in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

5 takeaways from our report on the 1980 Eagles Super Bowl team and the NFL’s concussion problem

David Gambacorta

Eagles fans welcome the Philadelphia Eagles to the Vet on Saturday, Aug. 15, 1981.

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

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, and Olivia Reiner

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

Phillies Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double.

Phillies vs. Mets 9/14 photos

The Phillies beat the Mets 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double against the New York Mets.

Cal Stevenson shows he belongs with Phillies in win over the Mets: ‘It feels good to contribute’

Ahead of Saturday's game, Kolby Allard has pitched to a 3.50 ERA across four games (three starts) with the Phillies this season.

The Phillies are searching for an answer to their fifth starter woes on the mound

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola reacts before getting replaced after giving-up six run to the Mets in the fifth inning.

Phillies vs. Mets photos

Aaron Nola walks off after getting replaced in the fifth inning.

Mets run Aaron Nola off the mound in the fifth as Phillies drop series opener to NL East rival

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

The Gaudreau family was present for the tributes for Johnny and Matty, with sister Katie saying: "Hollydell Ice Arena will forever be a place where we feel closest to them."

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.

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.

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

The Gaudreau family was present for the tributes for Johnny and Matty, with sister Katie saying: "Hollydell Ice Arena will forever be a place where we feel closest to them."

Matvei Michkov meets the moment, scores first goal in thrilling Flyers debut: ‘He’s something special’

Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov marked his North American pro debut with a goal.

Matvei Michkov scores a power-play goal as Flyers rookies lose to Rangers rookies in shootout

Matvei Michkov, shown during the first day of rookie camp at the Flyers Training Center, scored in the Flyers' rookie game vs. the Rangers on Friday night.

Flyers announce several hockey operations hires including the return of Wayne Simmonds

Wayne Simmonds is back with the Flyers organization after starring for the team from 2011-19.

Elliot Desnoyers, Emil Andrae return to Allentown ‘hungry’ to prove they are ready for their next step with the Flyers

Elliot Desnoyers, 22, will play on the top line Friday alongside first-rounders Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko.

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 Tannenwald2 hours ago

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

Five things to know about new USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino

Cavan Sullivan (left) is expected to be with the Union's first team for Saturday's game at Inter Miami, where superstar Lionel Messi is expected to return from a two-month injury absence.

A potential meeting of Cavan Sullivan and Lionel Messi is too tempting to ignore

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 Tannenwald2 hours ago

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

Five things to know about new USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino

Cavan Sullivan (left) is expected to be with the Union's first team for Saturday's game at Inter Miami, where superstar Lionel Messi is expected to return from a two-month injury absence.

A potential meeting of Cavan Sullivan and Lionel Messi is too tempting to ignore

Jonathan Tannenwald

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