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Kyle Schwarber is congratulated by Bryce Harper (right) after his record breaking 14th leadoff home run this season in the first inning.

Bryce Harper and Trea Turner have big nights to lead the Phillies past the Rays

Ranger Suárez had a shaky outing, allowing a career-high 12 hits and four earned runs across 5⅓ innings. Harper went 4-for-5 at the plate, while Turner hit two home runs.

Kyle Schwarber runs the bases after hitting a leadoff home run, his MLB record 14th of the season, against the Rays in the first inning on Tuesday.

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber sets a major league record with 14th leadoff homer, but leaves game with elbow pain

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.

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez throws against the Rays during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

Cristopher Sánchez has shown no signs of slowing down, evidenced by his consistent pitch velocity

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

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 Tannenwald2 hours ago

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?

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Dick Vermeil and former Eagles speak out on the devastating impact of concussions and their fight for fair compensation

David Gambacorta and Gabe Coffey

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

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

Going into Friday's game, Mekhi Becton had never played guard in 1,726 NFL snaps and four years before that at Louisville.

Mekhi Becton answered a major Eagles question with ‘control’ in his debut at right guard

Not everyone has the Eagles flying high in our latest NFL power rankings roundup

Top prospect Matvei Michkov meets Flyers fans for first time

Eagles cheerleaders pose for a photo with Brazilian children during a football clinic in São Paulo, Brazil.

Beyond Brazil, the Eagles have global ambitions to grow the NFL in Australia, Ghana, and New Zealand

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before funeral services at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pa. on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Family, NHL community provide moving send-off for Gaudreau brothers: ‘To know both of them was to truly love them’

Jason Kelce is ready to begin his rookie year as an ESPN commentator.

Forgetting his travel bag and ditching the flip flops, Jason Kelce makes ‘Monday Night Countdown’ debut memorable

Phillies star Bryce Harper is playing through a sore wrist and irritation in his right elbow. He is entering the week without a home run since Aug. 9.

Bryce Harper hasn’t homered in a month, but he’s not concerned — or letting up

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

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

He is nine months into his tenure at the helm of the team. Castellanos’ passion for making an impact on a program in his city is what fuels his ambition to win

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

St. Joseph's Prep soccer coach Jim Murray and the Hawks celebrate their Catholic League championship in 2010.

Jim Murray, longtime St. Joseph’s Prep athletic director and soccer coach, dies at 82

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?

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.

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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

Saquon Barkley’s father, Alibay, resolves weapon possession case in New York

The elder Barkley pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor weapon possession charge and was fined $1,000.

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley holds a plaque as he is honored by his hometown of Coplay, Pa., on Saquon Barkley Day, March 24, 2018. His parents, Tonya Johnson and Alibay Barkley, watch.

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley holds a plaque as he is honored by his hometown of Coplay, Pa., on Saquon Barkley Day, March 24, 2018. His parents, Tonya Johnson and Alibay Barkley, watch.

Saquon Barkley’s father, Alibay, resolves weapon possession case in New York

The elder Barkley pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor weapon possession charge and was fined $1,000.

Offensive lineman Dylan McMahon leaves Eagles practice squad and signs with the Rams

Eagles center Dylan McMahon signals at the line with quarterback Kenny Pickett during a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 24.

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

unCovering: Week 1 vs Packers

Not everyone has the Eagles flying high in our latest NFL power rankings roundup

St. Joseph’s Prep will honor Jeremiah Trotter Jr. with I-95 billboard as he makes Eagles home debut

Gabriela Carroll

Rookie linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. taking the field during the first day of Eagles training camp in July.

Kyle Schwarber is congratulated by Bryce Harper (right) after his record breaking 14th leadoff home run this season in the first inning.

Bryce Harper and Trea Turner have big nights to lead the Phillies past the Rays

Ranger Suárez had a shaky outing, allowing a career-high 12 hits and four earned runs across 5⅓ innings. Harper went 4-for-5 at the plate, while Turner hit two home runs.

Kyle Schwarber runs the bases after hitting a leadoff home run, his MLB record 14th of the season, against the Rays in the first inning on Tuesday.

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber sets a major league record with 14th leadoff homer, but leaves game with elbow pain

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez throws against the Rays during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

Cristopher Sánchez has shown no signs of slowing down, evidenced by his consistent pitch velocity

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.

Kody Clemens (center) celebrates his walk-off single against the Rays.

Buddy Kennedy’s walk, Kody Clemens’ single give the Phillies a walk-off win over the Rays

Top prospect Matvei Michkov meets Flyers fans for first time

Michkov, the No. 7 overall pick in 2023, signed autographs for fans at the Oxford Valley Mall on Saturday.

Top prospect Matvei Michkov meets Flyers fans for first time

Michkov, the No. 7 overall pick in 2023, signed autographs for fans at the Oxford Valley Mall on Saturday.

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.

Family, NHL community provide moving send-off for Gaudreau brothers: ‘To know both of them was to truly love them’

Pallbearers carry the casket of Johnny Gaudreau before funeral services at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pa. on Monday, September 9, 2024.

After funeral service for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, an alleged drunk driver’s senseless act should anger all of us

Mike Sielski | 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.

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 Tannenwald2 hours ago

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 Tannenwald2 hours ago

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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