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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Say what you want about him and his team, but Sirianni stands on his own two feet. The problem is, Jeffrey Lurie tends not to reward that quality in a head coach.

Mike Sielski | Columnist2 hours ago

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

Eagles vs. Falcons film review: Areas of improvement for the league’s worst run defense

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been much better at home than on the road this season.

Three big questions for the Phillies as they close in on clinching the NL East and prepare for the NLDS

Scott Lauber2 hours ago

After losing his father to cancer, Savannah Bananas creative content director Ivan Traczuk faced his own battle when he was 22.

This Philly native grew up at the Vet, beat cancer, and now helps the Savannah Bananas go viral

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick (right), who's now an ESPN analyst, watches warmups with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Monday's game against the Falcons.

Bill Belichick talks Eagles, Bryce Huff, and Haason Reddick on this week’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast

Gustav Elvin2 hours ago

Paul George during a press conference at the 76ers complex in Camden in July.

Sixers provide first look at Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the court together

DeAntae Princean hour ago

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 | Columnist

Millville natives Buddy Kennedy of the Phillies (left) and Mike Trout of the Angels.

Mike Trout ‘put Millville on the map,’ and has been a mentor for its second-most famous ballplayer

Meet the Savannah Bananas before they take over Citizens Bank Park

Ariel Simpson2 hours ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni with Jalen Hurts during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Falcons.

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni stands by his calls at the end of the loss to the Falcons

The Brewers' Rhys Hoskins hits a home run against Aaron Nola during the fifth inning on Wednesday.

Rhys Hoskins homers and Brewers win on a walk-off, delaying the Phillies clinching a playoff spot

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alabama's Keon Sabb (3) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Bryson Green on Saturday.

South Jersey’s Keon Sabb has a ‘quiet swagger’ that has been an advantage for Alabama’s defense

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Play Bird Box: Week 3 vs. Saints

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

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said earlier this year she envisions the league expanded to 16 teams by 2028. Portland became the 15th WNBA team on Wednesday.

WNBA awards Portland as its newest team, leaving Philadelphia out again: ‘It’s bittersweet’

Brandon Marsh entered Wednesday batting .255 on this season with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Brandon Marsh among the Phillies getting extra work on bunting to prepare for the postseason

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

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

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

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

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist2 hours ago

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 | Columnist

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

Mr. Murray won the Catholic League boys' soccer championship in 2010 and said: "I almost can't believe it. The word everybody uses is surreal. And it is. It's surreal."

Jim Murray Sr., Hall of Fame soccer coach, longtime athletic director, and teacher at St. Joseph’s Prep, has died at 82

Coaches associations around Pennsylvania named him soccer coach of the year in 1989, 1996, and 2002, and one publication said he was the coach of the decade for the 1980s.

Gary Miles2 hours ago

Penn enters the season picked to finish third in the Ivy League. Before league play, the Quakers will open their nonconference slate at Delaware on Saturday.

These are the five storylines to watch as Penn kicks off its football season on Saturday

Conor Smith

Alabama's Keon Sabb (3) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Bryson Green on Saturday.

South Jersey’s Keon Sabb has a ‘quiet swagger’ that has been an advantage for Alabama’s defense

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.

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

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.

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

Bill Belichick talks Eagles, Bryce Huff, and Haason Reddick on this week’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast

Belichick, who has joined the media this season while he awaits another head coaching chance, called signing Huff a "great move" by the Eagles.

Gustav Elvin2 hours ago

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick (right), who's now an ESPN analyst, watches warmups with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Monday's game against the Falcons.

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick (right), who's now an ESPN analyst, watches warmups with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Monday's game against the Falcons.

Bill Belichick talks Eagles, Bryce Huff, and Haason Reddick on this week’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast

Belichick, who has joined the media this season while he awaits another head coaching chance, called signing Huff a "great move" by the Eagles.

Gustav Elvin2 hours ago

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist2 hours ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Former Eagles from the iconic 1980 team died with CTE

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

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Play Bird Box: Week 3 vs. Saints

Eagles vs. Falcons film review: Areas of improvement for the league’s worst run defense

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

Meet the Savannah Bananas before they take over Citizens Bank Park

The Savannah Bananas are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour to South Philly this weekend. Get to know some of the players and their hidden talents.

Ariel Simpson2 hours ago

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been much better at home than on the road this season.

Three big questions for the Phillies as they close in on clinching the NL East and prepare for the NLDS

Scott Lauber2 hours ago

Millville natives Buddy Kennedy of the Phillies (left) and Mike Trout of the Angels.

Mike Trout ‘put Millville on the map,’ and has been a mentor for its second-most famous ballplayer

The Brewers' Rhys Hoskins hits a home run against Aaron Nola during the fifth inning on Wednesday.

Rhys Hoskins homers and Brewers win on a walk-off, delaying the Phillies clinching a playoff spot

Brandon Marsh entered Wednesday batting .255 on this season with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Brandon Marsh among the Phillies getting extra work on bunting to prepare for the postseason

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.

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.

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.

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

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

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

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

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