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The Phillies' Nick Castellanos watches the celebration after his walk-off hit beat the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Nick Castellanos rises from the dead — again — and slays the zombie Mets .... for now

Somehow the Phillies are alive in the NLDS, and it's because Castellanos always seems to find a way to bounce back.

David Murphy | Columnist

Nick Castellanos and the Phillies celebrate his walkoff hit to beat the Mets 7-6 and even the NLDS 1-1.

Nick Castellanos goes from boos to roars in delivering a walk-off Phillies win against the Mets to tie the NLDS

The Phillies’ Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer against the Mets in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Bryce Harper, a modern-day Gehrig or Ruth, saves the Phillies to tie the NLDS, and electrifies Citizens Bank Park

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Alec Bohm is expected to be back in the lineup at third base in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Phillies’ Alec Bohm says his benching was ‘a little surprising,’ but he isn’t pouting

Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper celebrate after Castellanos hit a solo homer against the Mets during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Carlos Estévez called the momentum-swinging homers in a Phillies win that is a ‘reminder’ going into Game 3

Phillies reliever Matt Strahm gave up a two-run homer to Mark Vientos to tie the game at 6 in the ninth inning on Sunday.

Matt Strahm, Phillies bullpen struggle again against the Mets but remain confident

The Phillies' Kody Clemens hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. It was his first career postseason hit.

Roger Clemens witnesses son Kody Clemens’ first playoff hit, RBI with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Andre Blake (center) leaps to make a save during the Union's 3-2 loss at the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

The Union’s latest loss proves this year’s collapse isn’t just due to Andre Blake’s injuries

Jonathan Tannenwald

Philadelphia 76ers players Ricky Council IV, with Andre Drummond, thinks the Sixers found their "third punch."

Sixers leave training camp in the Bahamas with positive vibes and confidence: ‘I think we have it all’

Quinn Sullivan (right) tries to tackle the ball away from DeJuan Jones (left) during the Philadelphia Union's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Saturday.

Union’s slide toward an early offseason continues with 3-2 loss at Columbus

Jonathan Tannenwald

Red rally towels have become a staple during the playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

How rally towels became essential for the Phillies and remind John Middleton why he owns the team

Tyrese Maxey (left) and Joel Embiid helped make a Drexel Hill couple's honeymoon in the Bahamas.

These Philly-area newlyweds joked about crossing paths with the Sixers in the Bahamas. Then, they got to meet Joel Embiid.

Peanut vendor Cheryl Spielvogel has been serving peanuts at Phillies games since 1976.

She’s sold peanuts at Phillies games for 49 years with spunk, and she’s ‘not giving it up’ anytime soon

Paul George, posing with his son, has been impressive at Sixers traning camp.

Paul George believes the Sixers have the potential to be great. That starts with their big three.

The top 10 moments at Citizens Bank Park, from a World Series win to Banana Ball

Jett Luchanko's strong training camp has presented the Flyers with a real dilemma.

The Flyers seem to be starting 2024 first-rounder Jett Luchanko in the NHL. Is that a mistake?

Cristopher Sánchez's No. 61 isn't going anywhere even as he has established himself as a major league pitcher: "I debuted with that number and I want it to remain my number the rest of my career," he said.

The Phillies’ ‘longer-term bet’ on Cristopher Sanchez looked like a misstep. Then he found his pitch.

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

unCovering: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

unCovering the Birds: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

Nick Sirianni's Eagles have not been playing good ball through four games this season. “We’ve got to make sure that we’re coaching it better. With the guys that make a mistake out there, we’re going to look at ourselves first and we’ll get that cleaned up,” he said.

The Eagles are ill-prepared on offense and defense. After Isaiah Rodgers’ punt return blunder, add in special teams, too.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts heads off the field after the loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla.

Grading the Eagles in their loss to the Bucs: Birds shorthanded, but Jalen Hurts has another key turnover

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles return to Tampa, where their season ended last season.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers predictions: Our writers make their picks for Week 4

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

unCovering: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

unCovering the Birds: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

Nick Sirianni's Eagles have not been playing good ball through four games this season. “We’ve got to make sure that we’re coaching it better. With the guys that make a mistake out there, we’re going to look at ourselves first and we’ll get that cleaned up,” he said.

The Eagles are ill-prepared on offense and defense. After Isaiah Rodgers’ punt return blunder, add in special teams, too.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts heads off the field after the loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla.

Grading the Eagles in their loss to the Bucs: Birds shorthanded, but Jalen Hurts has another key turnover

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles return to Tampa, where their season ended last season.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers predictions: Our writers make their picks for Week 4

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

The Phillies' Nick Castellanos watches the celebration after his walk-off hit beat the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Nick Castellanos rises from the dead — again — and slays the zombie Mets .... for now

David Murphy | Columnist

The Phillies’ Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer against the Mets in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Bryce Harper, a modern-day Gehrig or Ruth, saves the Phillies to tie the NLDS, and electrifies Citizens Bank Park

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

The Phillies' Kody Clemens hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. It was his first career postseason hit.

Roger Clemens witnesses son Kody Clemens’ first playoff hit, RBI with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

No. 5 Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins, left, and tight end Antonio Johnson can celebrate a win over Stony Brook on Saturday.

Villanova Wildcats

No. 5 Villanova wins one for the record books against CAA foe Stony Brook

It was an all-around impressive day for the Wildcats offense and its highest-scoring win of the season so far.

Katie Lewis

Temple head coach Stan Drayton still searches for his first road win in three seasons following a 29-20 loss to UConn on Saturday.

Temple fumbles it away in a thriller on the road against UConn

Sam O'Neal

Penn football head coach Ray Priore will need to go back to the drawing board following a loss to Dartmouth in its Ivy League opener.

Penn drops its Ivy opener to Dartmouth in a back-and-forth battle to the bitter end

Conor Smith

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of their win over Big Ten foe UCLA at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 7 Penn State shakes off slow start to roll past Big Ten newcomer UCLA, 27-11

Avery Hill

Temple's defense has had difficulty in stopping the run this season. In UConn, it faces another challenging task against a potent rushing attack.

In UConn, Temple will have yet another tough task in trying to stop the run

Sam O'Neal

Pete Alonso celebrates with teammates after the Mets won their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Who are these Mets that are invading Red October? Here are some things to know.

Ed Barkowitz

Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid, and Lane Johnson

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Which Philly athlete has made the most money? Here’s the Top 10 career earners among current players.

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

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Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

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?

Pete Alonso celebrates with teammates after the Mets won their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Who are these Mets that are invading Red October? Here are some things to know.

Ed Barkowitz

Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid, and Lane Johnson

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Which Philly athlete has made the most money? Here’s the Top 10 career earners among current players.

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

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?

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules. We ranked the rest of the games.

Toughest games include at Baltimore and home to resurgent Washington. Easiest home games include Carolina and Jacksonville.

Will Nick Sirianni see his team regain traction against a manageable schedule?

Will Nick Sirianni see his team regain traction against a manageable schedule?

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules. We ranked the rest of the games.

Toughest games include at Baltimore and home to resurgent Washington. Easiest home games include Carolina and Jacksonville.

Stevie Nicks will be featured on Jason Kelce and the Eagles’ Christmas album

Gabriela Carroll

Singer Devon Gilfillian with Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson and ex-Eagle Jason Kelce in a recording session for "A Philly Special Christmas Party."

Bird Box: Can you beat our Eagles grid game by naming past and current players?

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Can you beat this week's Bird Box?

Eagles’ 5 big questions for the season revisited: Jalen Hurts-Kellen Moore partnership has been a mixed bag

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates a touchdown against the Buccaneers with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Sunday.

Meet the local creators and Philly sports fans behind Fox’s ‘Universal Basic Guys’

Gabriela Carroll

Mark and Hank Hoagies in a still from Sunday's episode of "Universal Basic Guys," created by South Jersey natives Adam and Craig Malamut.

Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper celebrate after Castellanos hit a solo homer against the Mets during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Carlos Estévez called the momentum-swinging homers in a Phillies win that is a ‘reminder’ going into Game 3

“You always have to have wins like this," says catcher Garrett Stubbs. "... you just need to stay in it."

Phillies reliever Matt Strahm gave up a two-run homer to Mark Vientos to tie the game at 6 in the ninth inning on Sunday.

Matt Strahm, Phillies bullpen struggle again against the Mets but remain confident

Alec Bohm is expected to be back in the lineup at third base in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Phillies’ Alec Bohm says his benching was ‘a little surprising,’ but he isn’t pouting

The Phillies' Nick Castellanos watches the celebration after his walk-off hit beat the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Nick Castellanos rises from the dead — again — and slays the zombie Mets .... for now

David Murphy | Columnist

The Phillies’ Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer against the Mets in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Bryce Harper, a modern-day Gehrig or Ruth, saves the Phillies to tie the NLDS, and electrifies Citizens Bank Park

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

The Flyers seem to be starting 2024 first-rounder Jett Luchanko in the NHL. Is that a mistake?

The speedy Luchanko, who only turned 18 in August, has had a strong training camp. But is starting him out with the Flyers the best decision for his long-term development?

Jett Luchanko's strong training camp has presented the Flyers with a real dilemma.

Jett Luchanko's strong training camp has presented the Flyers with a real dilemma.

The Flyers seem to be starting 2024 first-rounder Jett Luchanko in the NHL. Is that a mistake?

The speedy Luchanko, who only turned 18 in August, has had a strong training camp. But is starting him out with the Flyers the best decision for his long-term development?

Flyers find motivation in the Phillies’ postseason success: ‘That’s where we want to get to’

Flyers players Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Morgan Frost, Scott Laughton, and Joel Farabee took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park last month.

Jett Luchanko survives the last major round of cuts as Flyers trim roster to 23

Jackie Spiegel and Gustav Elvin

Jett Luchanko's speed and 200-foot game have quickly endeared him to coach John Tortorella.

Emil Andrae makes a strong final case, Alexei Kolosov struggles in goal in Flyers’ preseason win over Devils

Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae yells after scoring a second-period goal against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

Flyers vs. Devils photos

Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov attempts to catch the puck in the third period.

Andre Blake (center) leaps to make a save during the Union's 3-2 loss at the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

The Union’s latest loss proves this year’s collapse isn’t just due to Andre Blake’s injuries

Jonathan Tannenwald

Quinn Sullivan (right) tries to tackle the ball away from DeJuan Jones (left) during the Philadelphia Union's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Saturday.

Union’s slide toward an early offseason continues with 3-2 loss at Columbus

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alejandro Bedoya (left) goes up for a ball in the air against Orlando City's Wilder Cartagena (right) during the Union's 1-0 loss at Orlando on Wednesday.

The door isn’t shut on the Union’s MLS playoff chances, but there’s a lot that needs to go right

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan scored the team's lone goal as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2-1 road loss to Orlando Wednesday night.

Union’s second-half spark arrives far too late in hapless road loss to Orlando City

Andre Blake (center) leaps to make a save during the Union's 3-2 loss at the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

The Union’s latest loss proves this year’s collapse isn’t just due to Andre Blake’s injuries

Jonathan Tannenwald

Quinn Sullivan (right) tries to tackle the ball away from DeJuan Jones (left) during the Philadelphia Union's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Saturday.

Union’s slide toward an early offseason continues with 3-2 loss at Columbus

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alejandro Bedoya (left) goes up for a ball in the air against Orlando City's Wilder Cartagena (right) during the Union's 1-0 loss at Orlando on Wednesday.

The door isn’t shut on the Union’s MLS playoff chances, but there’s a lot that needs to go right

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan scored the team's lone goal as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2-1 road loss to Orlando Wednesday night.

Union’s second-half spark arrives far too late in hapless road loss to Orlando City

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