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The Central Bucks East girls' flag football team poses with Swoop, the Eagles' mascot.

Flag football has ‘totally empowered’ girls in the Philly area. That’s wonderful.

Camryn Puhalla loves Penn State and the Eagles. Now, she's considering playing flag football in college.

Marcus Hayes | Columnistan hour ago

Bryce Harper hits a two-run homer for the Phillies during the sixth inning Tuesday against the Brewers.

Bryce Harper’s moon-shot homer for the Phillies puts his power outage in the past

Lochlahn March2 hours ago

Pete “P.J.” Rose III, grandson of the baseball legend, will be the third generation of Roses to play in Philadelphia.

La Salle Explorers

Pete Rose was at home playing baseball in Philly. His grandson hopes to do the same.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon during the third quarter of Monday night's loss.

Jalen Hurts’ regression, major concerns over the defense, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

Gustav Elvinan hour ago

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara breaks away with Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in pursuit during the Saints' easy win.

NFL Week 2: Staggering Eagles face the mighty Saints (mighty Saints?), who demolished the Cowboys

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Ava Renninger of Archbishop Wood holds up the championship trophy in the Eagles' Pennsylvania flag football championship on June 1.

How girls’ flag football became a sanctioned sport in the state and what it means

Gabriela Carroll2 hours ago

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his third since Saturday.

Bryce Harper homers and Zack Wheeler dominates as Phillies move closer to clinching NL East with win over Brewers

Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell tries to intercept the ball against Falcons wide receiver Drake London in the first quarter. The pass was incomplete.

Eagles-Falcons takeaways: What to make of Atlanta’s game-winning drive, lack of production from Philly Dawgs

Jason Kelce at Xfinity Live as part of ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage. Monday, September 16, 2024.

Jason Kelce on the Eagles’ controversial third-down pass: ‘It was the perfect play call’

Gabriela Carroll

Eagles defensive tackles Jordan Davis (left) and Jalen Carter had little impact in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Eagles stats: Defense’s inability to affect the QB and stop the run is a root cause of the devastating loss

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

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

Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa had been sidelined with back spasms since Sept. 7.

Phillies reinstate Edmundo Sosa from the injured list and send Buddy Kennedy to the minors

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

Eagles stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings — but fall very far in one

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

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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

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

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

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

The Central Bucks East girls' flag football team poses with Swoop, the Eagles' mascot.

Flag football has ‘totally empowered’ girls in the Philly area. That’s wonderful.

Marcus Hayes | Columnistan hour ago

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon during the third quarter of Monday night's loss.

Jalen Hurts’ regression, major concerns over the defense, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara breaks away with Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in pursuit during the Saints' easy win.

NFL Week 2: Staggering Eagles face the mighty Saints (mighty Saints?), who demolished the Cowboys

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Pete “P.J.” Rose III, grandson of the baseball legend, will be the third generation of Roses to play in Philadelphia.

La Salle Explorers

Pete Rose was at home playing baseball in Philly. His grandson hopes to do the same.

Pete Rose III, known as P.J., will play baseball at La Salle, pursuing the sport in Philadelphia like his father and legendary grandfather.

Penn State coach James Franklin had praise for a freshman, safety DeJuan “DaeDae” Lane.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Injuries aside, No. 10 Penn State is locked in on closing out its nonconference slate on a high note

Avery Hill

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’

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

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

Jason Kelce on the Eagles’ controversial third-down pass: ‘It was the perfect play call’

Kelce was all over South Philly on Monday night, but had already left the broadcast booth before he got a chance to weigh in on the Eagles' collapse.

Gabriela Carroll

Jason Kelce at Xfinity Live as part of ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage. Monday, September 16, 2024.

Jason Kelce at Xfinity Live as part of ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage. Monday, September 16, 2024.

Jason Kelce on the Eagles’ controversial third-down pass: ‘It was the perfect play call’

Kelce was all over South Philly on Monday night, but had already left the broadcast booth before he got a chance to weigh in on the Eagles' collapse.

Gabriela Carroll

Jalen Hurts’ regression, major concerns over the defense, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon during the third quarter of Monday night's loss.

Eagles stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings — but fall very far in one

Fletcher Cox headlines Nick Foles-themed party at Xfinity Live

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Behind the scenes with Jason Kelce at ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast

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Bryce Harper hits a two-run homer for the Phillies during the sixth inning Tuesday against the Brewers.

Bryce Harper’s moon-shot homer for the Phillies puts his power outage in the past

After a monthlong drought with a few almost-homers, Harper has gone deep three times in the last four games.

Lochlahn March2 hours ago

Pete “P.J.” Rose III, grandson of the baseball legend, will be the third generation of Roses to play in Philadelphia.

La Salle Explorers

Pete Rose was at home playing baseball in Philly. His grandson hopes to do the same.

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his third since Saturday.

Bryce Harper homers and Zack Wheeler dominates as Phillies move closer to clinching NL East with win over Brewers

Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park cheering for starter Zack Wheeler during the wild-card round last Oct. 3.

Phillies fans can register online for the chance to buy playoff tickets

Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa had been sidelined with back spasms since Sept. 7.

Phillies reinstate Edmundo Sosa from the injured list and send Buddy Kennedy to the minors

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

The Flyers roster looks mostly set, but here are six players who need to have strong training camps to earn ice time or a roster spot.

Gustav Elvinan hour ago

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

The Flyers roster looks mostly set, but here are six players who need to have strong training camps to earn ice time or a roster spot.

Gustav Elvinan hour ago

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.

Goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov will not report to Flyers training camp; his future remains uncertain

Alexei Kolosov has not reported for Flyers training camp. Is his future with the team now over?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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