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Nick Castellanos gets high fives after scoring the Phillies' go-ahead run. He hit his 20th home run of the season in the first inning.

Nick Castellanos homers, scores twice as the Phillies complete their sweep of the Rays

Castellanos homered in the first inning, and was hit by a pitch again in the eighth inning. Zack Wheeler posted another quality start, striking out nine batters over six innings of work.

After posting a 1.83 ERA through 16 starts, Ranger Suarez has a 6.02 ERA in only eight starts since June 30.

Should the Phillies be worried about Ranger Suárez?

Edge rusher Bryce Huff signed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with the Eagles in March.

Eagles’ Vic Fangio explains limited role for Bryce Huff, crowns Nakobe Dean starter over Devin White

Phillies left fielder Austin Hays has been sidelined since Sept. 5 with a kidney infection.

Phillies’ Austin Hays struggled to focus and felt ‘mentally drained’ before his kidney infection diagnosis

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley finds a seam in the Green Bay Packers defense during the opener in Brazil.

Eagles’ plan to manage Saquon Barkley’s workload involves limiting practice reps

After a year wait, Matvei Michkov will finally be on the ice in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Matvei Michkov and four other things to watch as Flyers begin rookie camp Thursday

The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber hits a leadoff home run against the Rays on Tuesday.

Kyle Schwarber scratched from Phillies lineup with elbow soreness; expected back Friday

NFL's highest-paid QBs in annual salary: Not a Super Bowl winner in the bunch

Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell tackles Green Bay's Jayden Reed during the fourth quarter of the season opener in São Paulo, Brazil.

Eagles vs. Packers film review: Will Quinyon Mitchell’s encouraging debut be enough to keep him outside?

Lucas Paiva wears a homemade cream cheesehead at the Eagles season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

A Brazilian fan went viral for his ‘Philadelphia Cream Cheesehead.’ Seeing the Eagles play in his hometown mattered more.

Gabriela Carroll

Get to know Paul George, other new Sixers through the NBA reporters who covered them

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (right) looks on as linebacker Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Jordan Davis stop Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on Friday.

Eagles’ Darius Slay ended up loving the trip to Brazil, except for one thing

Gabriela Carroll

Jason Kelce embraces his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after the AFC championship game as Taylor Swift watches.

How Jason Kelce had Travis and Taylor Swift ‘dying laughing’ with just one word

Gabriela Carroll

Phil Martelli during the Philadelphia Legacies’ Portrait and Community Awards event at the Calabash Banquet & Restaurant on Saturday.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Phil Martelli is back in Philly and feeling ‘rejuvenated’ by the community that hasn’t forgotten him

Mia Messina

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?

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates his third-quarter touchdown run with teammates guard Landon Dickerson (left) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

Jason Kelce weighs in on how the Eagles’ Tush Push looked without him, Saquon Barkley’s debut, and more

Buddy Kennedy is batting .295 and slugging .513 with 10 homers and a .910 OPS in 63 games at triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Don Money had to wait to applaud grandson Buddy Kennedy for his Phillies moment. But he knew he’d call.

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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, 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

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, 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

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott finally got his extension, agreeing to a $240 million deal right before the season opener on Sunday.

NFL Week 1: Dallas chooses mediocrity; Cops remain too aggressive; Deshaun Watson is toast. Karma.

Marcus Hayes | 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.

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

Phil Martelli during the Philadelphia Legacies’ Portrait and Community Awards event at the Calabash Banquet & Restaurant on Saturday.

St. Joseph's Hawks

Phil Martelli is back in Philly and feeling ‘rejuvenated’ by the community that hasn’t forgotten him

The former St. Joseph's coach was honored by Philadelphia Legacies over the weekend along with Philly hoops legend Wali Jones and other community leaders.

Mia Messina

For Philly native and Drexel men's soccer coach David Castellanos (left), leading a team at the Division I level in his hometown brings immense joy.

Here’s how coaching at Drexel hits home for new men’s soccer coach David Castellanos

Paulie Localzo

Dawn Staley applauds as President Joe Biden speaks at a reception honoring the South Carolina women's basketball team's national championship on Tuesday.

Joe Biden honors Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball national champions

Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

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

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

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.

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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.

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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’ Darius Slay ended up loving the trip to Brazil, except for one thing

After apologizing for his comments ahead of the Brazil trip, the only thing Slay didn't like about his time in the country was the playing surface.

Gabriela Carroll

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (right) looks on as linebacker Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Jordan Davis stop Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on Friday.

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (right) looks on as linebacker Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Jordan Davis stop Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on Friday.

Eagles’ Darius Slay ended up loving the trip to Brazil, except for one thing

After apologizing for his comments ahead of the Brazil trip, the only thing Slay didn't like about his time in the country was the playing surface.

Gabriela Carroll

How Jason Kelce had Travis and Taylor Swift ‘dying laughing’ with just one word

Gabriela Carroll

Jason Kelce embraces his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after the AFC championship game as Taylor Swift watches.

Eagles’ Vic Fangio explains limited role for Bryce Huff, crowns Nakobe Dean starter over Devin White

Edge rusher Bryce Huff signed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with the Eagles in March.

Eagles’ plan to manage Saquon Barkley’s workload involves limiting practice reps

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley finds a seam in the Green Bay Packers defense during the opener in Brazil.

A ‘devastated’ Jalen Hurts pays tribute to Frankie Beverly: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Gabriela Carroll

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts kneels before the start of the season opener in Brazil. On Wednesday, Frankie Beverly, one of Hurts' favorite artists, passed away.

Nick Castellanos gets high fives after scoring the Phillies' go-ahead run. He hit his 20th home run of the season in the first inning.

Nick Castellanos homers, scores twice as the Phillies complete their sweep of the Rays

Castellanos homered in the first inning, and was hit by a pitch again in the eighth inning. Zack Wheeler posted another quality start, striking out nine batters over six innings of work.

Phillies left fielder Austin Hays has been sidelined since Sept. 5 with a kidney infection.

Phillies’ Austin Hays struggled to focus and felt ‘mentally drained’ before his kidney infection diagnosis

The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber hits a leadoff home run against the Rays on Tuesday.

Kyle Schwarber scratched from Phillies lineup with elbow soreness; expected back Friday

The benches clear after the Phillies' Nick Castellanos was hit by a pitch by the Rays' Edwin Uceta during the eighth inning on Tuesday.

Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta, manager Kevin Cash suspended after Tuesday night’s altercation with Phillies

After posting a 1.83 ERA through 16 starts, Ranger Suarez has a 6.02 ERA in only eight starts since June 30.

Should the Phillies be worried about Ranger Suárez?

Matvei Michkov and four other things to watch as Flyers begin rookie camp Thursday

Michkov and 2024 first-rounder Jett Luchanko headline the camp but there are several other players worth paying attention to.

After a year wait, Matvei Michkov will finally be on the ice in Philadelphia on Thursday.

After a year wait, Matvei Michkov will finally be on the ice in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Matvei Michkov and four other things to watch as Flyers begin rookie camp Thursday

Michkov and 2024 first-rounder Jett Luchanko headline the camp but there are several other players worth paying attention to.

Flyers rookie camp roster features Matvei Michkov but does not include Alexei Kolosov

Alexei Kolosov's future with the Flyers does not look promising.

Top prospect Matvei Michkov meets Flyers fans for first time

Flyers new star player, Matvei Michkov, makes first public appearance for fans

Mariam Akraz

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Flyers top 10 prospects: Matvei Michkov is No. 1, but where does Jett Luchanko land?

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

Mauricio Pochettino's hiring as the U.S. men's soccer team's new manager is finally official.

Mauricio Pochettino’s hiring by the U.S. men’s soccer team is finally official

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

Mauricio Pochettino's hiring as the U.S. men's soccer team's new manager is finally official.

Mauricio Pochettino’s hiring by the U.S. men’s soccer team is finally official

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

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