Sports

Skip to content

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

Subscribe|Support Local News

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

News Sports Betting Business Opinion Politics Entertainment Life Food Health Real Estate Philly First Obituaries Jobs

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

The Birds led by Barkley delivered a historic, 34-point outing despite their $255 million QB's three turnovers and 80.3 passer rating, which has become his norm. Incredibly, that might be OK.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

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

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

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.

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

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

Trea Turner is trying to become only the third Phillies player in the last 10 years to hit .300 in a season in which he qualified for the batting title.

Does batting .300 matter anymore? Trea Turner sure thinks it does. Why is it becoming increasingly rare?

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion Thursday night.

After Tua Tagovailoa suffers another major concussion, Eagles players grapple with football’s ‘give and take’

José Alvarado has allowed just one hit in five relief innings since returning from the restricted list on Aug. 31.

José Alvarado has five scoreless appearances since returning from restricted list: ‘He’s pitching free’

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

Phillies manager Rob Thomson has his team poised to win the NL East, but there are bigger fish to fry.

It’s time for the Phillies to finish their business ... ASAP

David Murphy | 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

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (right) and quarterback Kirk Cousins are looking to bounce back after a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins calls the Linc ‘a tough environment’ ahead of prime time matchup with Eagles

Eagles fans are concerned after Jalen Hurts turned over the ball three times in Brazil.

The Eagles may have a new-look offense, but their success still hinges on Jalen Hurts protecting the football

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

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

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.

The Eastern Regional and Drexel graduate’s professional debut vs. Amarilis Adorno is just her first step into creating a more welcoming space for female boxers.

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

Zach Spiker enters his ninth season at Drexel.

Drexel releases 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule, headlined by matchup with Penn State

Paulie Loscalzo

Temple head coach Stan Drayton walks off the field after SMU beat them 55-0 at Lincoln Financial Field, Friday, October 20, 2023.

Three keys Temple must address to beat Coastal Carolina and emerge from must-win territory

Declan Landis

No. 5 Villanova opens CAA play at home against Towson, an environment that finds a 10-game unbeaten streak dating back to last season inside Villanova Stadium.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova looking to keep its unbeaten streak intact against CAA foe Towson

Katie Lewis

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

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

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

After a far-from-perfect season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, the Eagles return home against the Falcons. Our writers expect the Birds to move to 2-0.

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?

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

After a far-from-perfect season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, the Eagles return home against the Falcons. Our writers expect the Birds to move to 2-0.

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, and Olivia Reiner

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.

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 was rescued last week by running back Saquon Barkley's monster game.

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

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

Phillies vs. Mets photos

The Mets beat the Phillies 11-3 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, September 13, 2024.

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

José Alvarado has allowed just one hit in five relief innings since returning from the restricted list on Aug. 31.

José Alvarado has five scoreless appearances since returning from restricted list: ‘He’s pitching free’

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain will be at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday.

Jared McCain to throw out the first pitch at Sunday’s Phillies game. Will he be better than past Philly rookies?

The Phillies already have jersey sponsors. Starting in October, they'll have them on their helmets as well.

Phillies helmets will feature ads on the side during the playoffs. Big ones.

Gabriela Carroll

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

Michkov gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead in the second period by scoring on a five-on-3 advantage. Massimo Rizzo and Alexis Gendron scored the other goals.

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.

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.

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

Michkov gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead in the second period by scoring on a five-on-3 advantage. Massimo Rizzo and Alexis Gendron scored the other goals.

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.

Judge rules man charged in Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s deaths will remain in custody before trial

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau skates with the puck against the Flyers in January. Gaudreau was killed while riding his bike with his brother Matthew in Salem County, N.J. in August. Sean Higgins has been charged in their deaths.

The Matvei Michkov era opens with big crowds and even bigger highlights: ‘There’s a reason to be excited’

Fans flocked to see Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov on Thursday. He didn't disappoint.

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

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake has been dealing with injuries all year.

Andre Blake, Tai Baribo, and Danley Jean Jacques land on the Union’s injury list

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

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

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake has been dealing with injuries all year.

Andre Blake, Tai Baribo, and Danley Jean Jacques land on the Union’s injury list

Jonathan Tannenwald

© 2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC
Terms of Use/ Privacy Policy/ Cancellation Policy/ California Notice/ California residents do not sell my data request
California residents do not sell my data request