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Phillies Kody Clemens center celebrates his walk-off base hit against the Rays with teammates at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, September 9, 2024 Phillies walk-off the Rays 2-1.

Buddy Kennedy’s walk, Kody Clemens’ single gives the Phillies a walk-off win over the Rays

Carlos Estévez gave up the tying home run in the ninth to pinch-hitting Brandon Lowe after Cristopher Sánchez dazzled for six shutout innings. The Phillies' magic number to win the NL East is now 12.

A young attendee wears a Johnny Gaudreau jersey as they arrive for funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media.

After funeral service for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, an alleged drunk driver’s senseless act should anger all of us

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before funeral services at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pa. on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Gaudreau family, NHL community provide moving send-off at brothers’ funeral: ‘To know both of them was to truly love them’

J.T. Realmuto was out of the lineup for the third straight game with a bruised left knee.

Alec Bohm and Austin Hays making progress on injured list; J.T. Realmuto likely back vs. Mets

Phillies star Bryce Harper is playing through a sore wrist and irritation in his right elbow. He is entering the week without a home run since Aug. 9.

Bryce Harper hasn’t homered in a month, but he’s not concerned — or letting up

Coach Nick Sirianni smiles as the Eagles run down the clock late in the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Packers.

Nick Sirianni says he’s not concerned by Bryce Huff’s Eagles debut or Jalen Hurts’ turnovers

How dementia-stricken ex-Eagles fought to be compensated by the NFL’s controversial concussion deal

David Gambacorta

Former Eagles share stories of battling concussions — and playing through them

David Gambacorta

Edge rusher Bryce Huff signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles in the offseason.

Eagles desperately need more from Bryce Huff, their biggest Week 1 bust since Ricky Watters

David Murphy | Columnist

ESPN's newest star is former Eagles center Jason Kelce, who will appear as a studio analyst ahead of "Monday Night Football."

New ESPN star Jason Kelce debuts on ‘Monday Night Football’ tonight: ‘This dude is going to be awesome’

New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson, center, and Josh Hart, right, film the Roommates Live Podcast event in Central Park in New York. They are joined by Jon Stewart, left.

Villanova’s Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart take Roommates Show to Central Park, flex transformation of Knicks

Cavan Sullivan (left) became the youngest player to play in a game in MLS history when he debuted for the Union on July 17.

Will Cavan Sullivan play vs. Lionel Messi this week? Here’s what to know.

Jonathan Tannenwald

Eagles defensive players (from left) Brandon Graham, Nakobe Dean, Zack Baun, and Josh Sweat celebrate a stop in the team's 34-29 victory Friday over the Packers.

The Eagles’ victory over the Packers was weird in a lot of ways. Here’s what that odd stuff means.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

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

Concerns over Jalen Hurts, trying to find Bryce Huff, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

Penn State's Drew Allar passed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 8 Penn State heads into its bye week eager to turn the page after close win vs. Bowling Green

Avery Hill

Jason Kelce appeared in the Manningcast's star-studded commercial ahead of its third season on ESPN.

Jason Kelce makes a cameo in the ‘Manningcast’ musical commercial. Here are the outtakes we missed.

Gabriela Carroll

Coach Stan Drayton and the Temple Owls will host Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Stan Drayton expects a bounce-back performance in Temple’s first home game

Declan Landis

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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, left, practices on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 ahead of the game against the Green Bay Packers at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

Eagles vs. Packers predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 1 matchup in Brazil

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

Can the Eagles bounce back in 2024 after a late-season collapse?

Eagles game-by-game predictions for 2024 season

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

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, left, practices on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 ahead of the game against the Green Bay Packers at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

Eagles vs. Packers predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 1 matchup in Brazil

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

Can the Eagles bounce back in 2024 after a late-season collapse?

Eagles game-by-game predictions for 2024 season

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

A young attendee wears a Johnny Gaudreau jersey as they arrive for funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media.

After funeral service for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, an alleged drunk driver’s senseless act should anger all of us

Mike Sielski | Columnist

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

Concerns over Jalen Hurts, trying to find Bryce Huff, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles defensive players (from left) Brandon Graham, Nakobe Dean, Zack Baun, and Josh Sweat celebrate a stop in the team's 34-29 victory Friday over the Packers.

The Eagles’ victory over the Packers was weird in a lot of ways. Here’s what that odd stuff means.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Penn State's Drew Allar passed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 8 Penn State heads into its bye week eager to turn the page after close win vs. Bowling Green

Nittany Lions defensive players called their performance on Saturday "unacceptable" and lacking a "sense of urgency." Penn State will face Kent State next on Sept. 21.

Avery Hill

Coach Stan Drayton and the Temple Owls will host Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Stan Drayton expects a bounce-back performance in Temple’s first home game

Declan Landis

St. Joseph's Prep soccer coach Jim Murray and the Hawks celebrate their Catholic League championship in 2010.

Jim Murray, longtime St. Joseph’s Prep athletic director and soccer coach, dies at 82

Mia Messina

Penn State cornerback Cam Miller wraps up Bowling Green wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. during the first quarter Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State remains at No. 8 in the AP football poll

Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press

Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins (left) threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats' rout of Colgate on Saturday in Hamilton, NY.

Villanova Wildcats

Against Colgate, Villanova’s Connor Watkins picked up where he left off in Wildcats win

Katie Lewis

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

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated Christmas Day game at TD Garden.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign

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

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated Christmas Day game at TD Garden.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign

Forgetting his travel bag and ditching the flip flops, Jason Kelce makes ‘Monday Night Countdown’ debut memorable

Kelce left his travel bag in the truck and was forced to purchase a new white button-up from a local mall, which analyst Ryan Clark joked was from Lululemon.

Jason Kelce is ready to begin his rookie year as an ESPN commentator.

Jason Kelce is ready to begin his rookie year as an ESPN commentator.

Forgetting his travel bag and ditching the flip flops, Jason Kelce makes ‘Monday Night Countdown’ debut memorable

Kelce left his travel bag in the truck and was forced to purchase a new white button-up from a local mall, which analyst Ryan Clark joked was from Lululemon.

Jason Kelce makes a cameo in the ‘Manningcast’ musical commercial. Here are the outtakes we missed.

Gabriela Carroll

Jason Kelce appeared in the Manningcast's star-studded commercial ahead of its third season on ESPN.

Nick Sirianni says he’s not concerned by Bryce Huff’s Eagles debut or Jalen Hurts’ turnovers

Coach Nick Sirianni smiles as the Eagles run down the clock late in the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Packers.

How former Eagles reacted to the team’s Week 1 win over the Packers: ‘Thank you Giants 😂😂😂😂'

Gabriela Carroll

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley finds an opening in the Green Bay Packers defense during the season opener at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday.

Concerns over Jalen Hurts, trying to find Bryce Huff, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

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

Phillies Kody Clemens center celebrates his walk-off base hit against the Rays with teammates at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, September 9, 2024 Phillies walk-off the Rays 2-1.

Buddy Kennedy’s walk, Kody Clemens’ single gives the Phillies a walk-off win over the Rays

Carlos Estévez gave up the tying home run in the ninth to pinch-hitting Brandon Lowe after Cristopher Sánchez dazzled for six shutout innings. The Phillies' magic number to win the NL East is now 12.

J.T. Realmuto was out of the lineup for the third straight game with a bruised left knee.

Alec Bohm and Austin Hays making progress on injured list; J.T. Realmuto likely back vs. Mets

Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber had a .462/.500/1.154 slash line in 26 at-bats last week.

Kyle Schwarber wins NL Player of the Week, named Phillies nominee for Clemente award

Phillies star Bryce Harper is playing through a sore wrist and irritation in his right elbow. He is entering the week without a home run since Aug. 9.

Bryce Harper hasn’t homered in a month, but he’s not concerned — or letting up

Phillies Kody Clemens celebrates his walk-off base hit against the Rays at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, September 9, 2024Phillies walk off the Rays 2-1.

Phillies walk-off the Rays

Gaudreau family, NHL community provide moving send-off at brothers’ funeral: ‘To know both of them was to truly love them’

“They were attached at the hip. ... John took care of Matty, and Matty would take care of John," Matthew's widow Madeline Gaudreau said during her eulogy.

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before funeral services at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pa. on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before funeral services at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pa. on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Gaudreau family, NHL community provide moving send-off at brothers’ funeral: ‘To know both of them was to truly love them’

“They were attached at the hip. ... John took care of Matty, and Matty would take care of John," Matthew's widow Madeline Gaudreau said during her eulogy.

After funeral service for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, an alleged drunk driver’s senseless act should anger all of us

Mike Sielski | Columnist

A young attendee wears a Johnny Gaudreau jersey as they arrive for funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media.

Widow of Johnny Gaudreau announces she is pregnant with their third child during funeral

Beatrice Forman

Pallbearers carry one of the caskets into the church for the funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media. The brothers were killed while biking in Salem County on Aug. 29 after a driver crashed into them, allegedly while drunk. Sean Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto.

Live updates: Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau held at Delco church

Rob Tornoe, Jackie Spiegel, Nick Vadala, and Beatrice Forman

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before a funeral services at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media on Monday.

Defenseman Marc Staal, who played last season for the Flyers, retires after 17 NHL seasons

Flyers defenseman Marc Staal has retired after 17 NHL seasons.

Cavan Sullivan (left) became the youngest player to play in a game in MLS history when he debuted for the Union on July 17.

Will Cavan Sullivan play vs. Lionel Messi this week? Here’s what to know.

Jonathan Tannenwald

Havertown native Sinead Farrelly speaks to the crowd at a ceremony honoring her retirement at Gotham FC's game against the Houston Dash on Sunday.

Sinead Farrelly shares thanks and remarkable vulnerability as Gotham FC honors her retirement

Jonathan Tannenwald

United States forward Alex Morgan who scored 123 goals for the women's national team announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday.

U.S. Soccer legend Alex Morgan announces her retirement

Mikael Uhre celebrates after scoring his 10th goal of the year in the Union's 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre hits a scoring milestone for the Union, and maybe this time his critics will notice

Jonathan Tannenwald

Cavan Sullivan (left) became the youngest player to play in a game in MLS history when he debuted for the Union on July 17.

Will Cavan Sullivan play vs. Lionel Messi this week? Here’s what to know.

Jonathan Tannenwald

Havertown native Sinead Farrelly speaks to the crowd at a ceremony honoring her retirement at Gotham FC's game against the Houston Dash on Sunday.

Sinead Farrelly shares thanks and remarkable vulnerability as Gotham FC honors her retirement

Jonathan Tannenwald

United States forward Alex Morgan who scored 123 goals for the women's national team announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday.

U.S. Soccer legend Alex Morgan announces her retirement

Mikael Uhre celebrates after scoring his 10th goal of the year in the Union's 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre hits a scoring milestone for the Union, and maybe this time his critics will notice

Jonathan Tannenwald

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