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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

After an offseason of change for the Eagles offense, Hurts looked a lot like he did last season as he forced passes and turned it over. But the Eagles won and there were good moments for him, too.

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena on Friday.

Eagles-Packers takeaways: New secondary bends, doesn’t break; new offense helps Hurts; Baun’s voyage

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 18 of his 22 passes that flew fewer than 15 air yards. On passes of 15 air yards or more, Hurts was 2-for-7 with two interceptions.

Eagles stats: Moore motion, less Huff, and a head-scratching decision highlight a win over the Packers

Running back Saquon Barkley finished his first game as an Eagle with 132 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.

Saquon Barkley Show saves Eagles’ putrid defense and Jalen Hurts in the NFL’s Brazilian misadventure

David Murphy | Columnist

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 running back Saquon Barkley celebrates his third-quarter touchdown with DeVonta Smith (right) and Landon Dickerson. Earlier in the game, Barkley had the honor of scoring the first NFL touchdown in South America.

‘Freak-show’ catch from Saquon Barkley was a sign of things to come in his TD bonanza in Brazil

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown runs with the football past Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander during the second quarter in the season opener at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Eagles receiving duo A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith deliver down the stretch vs. Packers

Bryce Harper notched three hits Friday night in Miami, part of a season-high 22-hit barrage for the Phillies in a 16-2 rout of the Marlins.

Phillies maul Marlins with 22-hit barrage, but J.T. Realmuto leaves with bruised left knee

Saquon Barkley up, Jalen Hurts down in our Week 1 Eagles stock watch

NFL fans sing Brazil's national anthem before the Eagles season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

The funniest guy in the Eagles locker room, the team’s secret basketball star, and more from the Week 1 broadcast

Gabriela Carroll

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm holds his injured left hand during a game against the Braves on Aug. 29.

Phillies put Alec Bohm on injured list; he could be sidelined for a while

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs with the football during the second quarter in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, September 6, 2024

Eagles beat Packers in Brazil: Saquon Barkley scores three times as Birds overcome early field issues, turnovers to win opener

Jeff McLane, Olivia Reiner, EJ Smith, Jeff Neiburg, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Isabella DiAmore

Nick Castellanos is trying to become the fifth Phillies player since 1982 to play in 162 games in a season.

Nick Castellanos’ chase for 162 games goes beyond endurance. It’s a testament to the Phillies’ faith in him.

Phillies announcer Tom McCarthy will miss the final three games against the Miami Marlins on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Tom McCarthy won’t be calling the rest of the Phillies-Marlins series

Saquon Barkley practices Thursday at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

Can Eagles star Saquon Barkley ever be mentioned with Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, & Emmitt Smith?

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

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

Roman Catholic junior QB Semaj Beals now owns the Catholic League single-game record for passing yardage.

Roman Catholic QB Semaj Beals is turning heads, and he recently set a Catholic League record

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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

Can the Eagles bounce back in 2024 after a late-season collapse?

Eagles game-by-game predictions for 2024 season

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

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

Can the Eagles bounce back in 2024 after a late-season collapse?

Eagles game-by-game predictions for 2024 season

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

Running back Saquon Barkley finished his first game as an Eagle with 132 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.

Saquon Barkley Show saves Eagles’ putrid defense and Jalen Hurts in the NFL’s Brazilian misadventure

David Murphy | Columnist

“I’m not a right guard; I’m not a center,” Cam Jurgens said during training camp. “I’m a football player. Wherever they want to put me, I’m going to be there." (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Questions about the Eagles, the goods on Aaron Rodgers, and other NFL opening thoughts

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles staffer Kevin di Girolamo, assistant to Swoop the mascot, practices flying the Eagles flag on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

Why are the Eagles playing in Brazil? You may not like the answer.

David Murphy | Columnist

High school athletes from around the area are making their college decisions.

High school recruiting tracker: Where the area's top basketball and football players are heading to college

The regular signing day period for college basketball is from April 17-May 15, and there are plenty of local recruits moving on to play at the next level.

Isabella DiAmore and Devin Jackson

Temple wide receiver Antonio Jones (19) lunges for a pass during the Owls game against Oklahoma last Friday. Next up is a trip to Annapolis to take on American Athletic Conference foe Navy.

Against Navy, Temple hopes to end its long road drought. Here’s how the Owls can do it.

Sam O'Neal

Villanova rusher Ja'briel Mace will look to help fuel another Wildcats win against Colgate on Saturday. The Wildcats have moved up to No. 5 in the FCS polls.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova is riding the high of a season-opening win right into its next matchup against Colgate

Katie Lewis

The Penn soccer team congratulates Jack Wagoner on his goal in their 1-0 upset of No. 3 Pitt on Sunday.

After upset of No. 3 Pitt, Penn men’s soccer looks to keep ‘the same energy’ against Temple

Conor Smith

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen looks to complement backfield mate Nick Singleton.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s what to watch for when No. 8 Penn State hosts Bowling Green on Saturday

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

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated Christmas Day game at TD Garden.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign

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

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated Christmas Day game at TD Garden.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign

Eagles-Packers takeaways: New secondary bends, doesn’t break; new offense helps Hurts; Baun’s voyage

The Eagles made just enough plays to beat the Packers, with Zack Baun, Reed Blankenship, and Vic Fangio's defense being tested while Kellen Moore's offense helped overcome Jalen Hurts' mistakes.

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena on Friday.

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena on Friday.

Eagles-Packers takeaways: New secondary bends, doesn’t break; new offense helps Hurts; Baun’s voyage

The Eagles made just enough plays to beat the Packers, with Zack Baun, Reed Blankenship, and Vic Fangio's defense being tested while Kellen Moore's offense helped overcome Jalen Hurts' mistakes.

Eagles stats: Moore motion, less Huff, and a head-scratching decision highlight a win over the Packers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 18 of his 22 passes that flew fewer than 15 air yards. On passes of 15 air yards or more, Hurts was 2-for-7 with two interceptions.

Three observations from the Eagles' win over the Packers

Olivia Reiner and Vaughn Johnson

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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 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.

‘Freak-show’ catch from Saquon Barkley was a sign of things to come in his TD bonanza in Brazil

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates his third-quarter touchdown with DeVonta Smith (right) and Landon Dickerson. Earlier in the game, Barkley had the honor of scoring the first NFL touchdown in South America.

Bryce Harper notched three hits Friday night in Miami, part of a season-high 22-hit barrage for the Phillies in a 16-2 rout of the Marlins.

Phillies maul Marlins with 22-hit barrage, but J.T. Realmuto leaves with bruised left knee

A foul ball off Realmuto's left knee knocked him out of the game in the fourth inning. Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Kody Clemens, and Johan Rojas finished with three hits each.

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm holds his injured left hand during a game against the Braves on Aug. 29.

Phillies put Alec Bohm on injured list; he could be sidelined for a while

Nick Castellanos is trying to become the fifth Phillies player since 1982 to play in 162 games in a season.

Nick Castellanos’ chase for 162 games goes beyond endurance. It’s a testament to the Phillies’ faith in him.

Phillies announcer Tom McCarthy will miss the final three games against the Miami Marlins on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Tom McCarthy won’t be calling the rest of the Phillies-Marlins series

Ranger Suárez struck out four Marlins hitters and allowed just three hits over five innings of work.

Ranger Suárez throws five scoreless innings vs. Marlins as Phillies win fifth straight game

Defenseman Marc Staal, who played last season for the Flyers, retires after 17 NHL seasons

Staal, 37, played 17 NHL seasons, including 35 games last year with the Flyers where he served as a mentor for the team's young blueliners.

Flyers defenseman Marc Staal has retired after 17 NHL seasons.

Flyers defenseman Marc Staal has retired after 17 NHL seasons.

Defenseman Marc Staal, who played last season for the Flyers, retires after 17 NHL seasons

Staal, 37, played 17 NHL seasons, including 35 games last year with the Flyers where he served as a mentor for the team's young blueliners.

Teammates and fans mourn Gaudreau brothers with vigils in Columbus and Calgary

Columbus Blue Jackets players mourn the death of former teammate Johnny Gaudreau at Wednesday's vigil.

Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to be held at Delaware County church

Beatrice Forman

The Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game on Jan. 4 in Philadelphia.

Man charged in Johnny Gaudreau’s death will remain in custody for at least another week

A memorial for brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau where the accident happened in Salem County.

Matvei Michkov hits the ice in a Flyers jersey for the first time at NHLPA’s Rookie Showcase

Flyers general manager Danny Brière (left) with Matvei Michkov at the top prospect's introductory news conference in July.

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

Mikael Uhre celebrates after scoring his 10th goal of the year in the Union's 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre hits a scoring milestone for the Union, and maybe this time his critics will notice

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre (center) celebrates with Tai Baribo (left) and Dániel Gazdag (right) after one of the Union's goals against the Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo’s goals lead Union past the New York Red Bulls

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre's contract option for next year with the Union has already been automatically triggered because of performance metrics the striker has hit.

How Mikael Uhre’s contract option for 2025 with the Union has already been automatically triggered

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

Mikael Uhre celebrates after scoring his 10th goal of the year in the Union's 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre hits a scoring milestone for the Union, and maybe this time his critics will notice

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre (center) celebrates with Tai Baribo (left) and Dániel Gazdag (right) after one of the Union's goals against the Red Bulls on Saturday.

Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo’s goals lead Union past the New York Red Bulls

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre's contract option for next year with the Union has already been automatically triggered because of performance metrics the striker has hit.

How Mikael Uhre’s contract option for 2025 with the Union has already been automatically triggered

Jonathan Tannenwald

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