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The Phillies bench watches the end of a 6-2 loss to the Mets in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.

The Phillies just lost a near-must-win Game 1. The bats better arrive fast in Game 2.

Runs are baseball’s currency, and the Phillies paid a lot of money to guys who are supposed to produce them. They better step up now or this will be Dead October.

David Murphy | Columnist

The Phillies' Trea Turner strikes out in the eighth inning on Saturday.

Slumping Trea Turner didn’t waste time getting ready for Game 2 as Phillies hitters try to ‘flip the switch’

Alec Bohm of the Phillies slams his batting helmet after grounding out with two men on base to end the eighth inning of Game 1 against the Mets.

Heart-less Phillies collapse again in Game 1 of the NLDS vs. the Mets, like they did in the NLCS last year

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

The Mets' Tyrone Taylor and Brandon Nimmo celebrate Nimmo scoring in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

OMG The Mets have a pumpkin, Grimace and the momentum the Phillies need

What we're watching for as the Phillies try to even the NLDS in Game 2

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’

Zack Wheeler shut out the Mets for seven innings on just one hit with nine strikeouts.

Phillies’ bullpen and bats waste a ‘perfect’ outing by Zack Wheeler in NLDS Game 1 loss to Mets

Phillies fan Michael Neill holds the Kyle Schwarber home run ball he caught in the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park.

This Phillies fan hoped Kyle Schwarber ‘hits one to my hand.’ And then he did in Game 1 of the NLDS.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 matchup between St. Joe's Prep and La Salle College High School has been a longstanding rivalry in the Catholic League.

St. Joe’s Prep vs. La Salle will be a showdown of top Pa. football teams

Isabella DiAmore

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

The McDonald's Grimace threw out the first pitch before a Mets-Marlins game on June 12 and helped spark their improbable playoff run.

McDonald’s Grimace and ‘OMG’ anthem helped spark Mets’ improbable run to a NLDS matchup with Phillies

Gabriela Carroll

An important postseason lies ahead for Phillies' Nick Castellanos and manager Rob Thomson.

Rob Thomson, Nick Castellanos, Ranger Suárez: The Phillies with the most to lose and gain in the playoffs

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

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 bench watches the end of a 6-2 loss to the Mets in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.

The Phillies just lost a near-must-win Game 1. The bats better arrive fast in Game 2.

David Murphy | Columnist

Alec Bohm of the Phillies slams his batting helmet after grounding out with two men on base to end the eighth inning of Game 1 against the Mets.

Heart-less Phillies collapse again in Game 1 of the NLDS vs. the Mets, like they did in the NLCS last year

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

An important postseason lies ahead for Phillies' Nick Castellanos and manager Rob Thomson.

Rob Thomson, Nick Castellanos, Ranger Suárez: The Phillies with the most to lose and gain in the playoffs

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

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.

Grading the Eagles: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and the D-line need improvement

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts with coach Nick Sirianni late in the second quarter as the Eagles play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in New Orleans.

The Phillies' Trea Turner strikes out in the eighth inning on Saturday.

Slumping Trea Turner didn’t waste time getting ready for Game 2 as Phillies hitters try to ‘flip the switch’

Turner, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, went right to the batting cage after the loss to the Mets. He wasn’t alone in his struggles at the plate in Game 1.

What we're watching for as the Phillies try to even the NLDS in Game 2

The Mets' Tyrone Taylor and Brandon Nimmo celebrate Nimmo scoring in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

OMG The Mets have a pumpkin, Grimace and the momentum the Phillies need

The Phillies bench watches the end of a 6-2 loss to the Mets in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.

The Phillies just lost a near-must-win Game 1. The bats better arrive fast in Game 2.

David Murphy | Columnist

Orange October? Phillies fans, some in seasonal dress, liked what they saw in the first inning Saturday..

Red October turns blue for Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park

Abraham Gutman and Kristen A. Graham

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.

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

Mauricio Pochetino is set to coach the U.S. men's soccer team for the first time this month.

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s soccer team roster as manager has a lot of Philly-area flavor

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union in action against Orlando City at Subaru Park in May. The teams meet again in Florida on Wednesday.

Unusually, the Union are better on the road than at home this season

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

Mauricio Pochetino is set to coach the U.S. men's soccer team for the first time this month.

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s soccer team roster as manager has a lot of Philly-area flavor

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union in action against Orlando City at Subaru Park in May. The teams meet again in Florida on Wednesday.

Unusually, the Union are better on the road than at home this season

Jonathan Tannenwald

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