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Eagles linebackers Zack Baun (left) and Ben VanSumeren celebrate after the season opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil on Sept. 6.

Eagles’ Zack Baun, ‘a superstar, mega-athlete,’ is still growing as an NFL linebacker

Baun dazzled as a high school football and basketball player, then learned the ropes at linebacker at Wisconsin. Now he's a first-time NFL starter with the Eagles.

Kyle Pitts was a high school football star at Archbishop Wood.

Kyle Pitts’ return to Philly brings his family’s sports legacy here full circle

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown (right) congratulating Saquon Barkley during the opener. Brown will sit out Monday night with a hamstring injury.

A.J. Brown injury puts Eagles at massive disadvantage against Falcons

David Murphy | Columnist

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will be back in Philly tonight as part of ESPN's pregame coverage of "Monday Night Football."

Eagles news: New ESPN star Jason Kelce back in Philly; latest injury updates and predictions

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

The Phillies have often used Jose Alvarado in the sixth and seventh innings of tight games the past two postseasons, and they should continue in 2024.

Stock check of the Phillies’ top five relievers: How each is shaping up for a World Series run

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto leaps into the arms of Kody Clemens after his game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning against the Mets.

Phillies beat the Mets on J.T. Realmuto’s walk-off single; magic number is down to five

Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will forever be remembered for leading the Birds to their first Super Bowl title alongside former head coach Doug Pederson (left) in 2018.

Nick Foles had an unforgettable NFL career with the Eagles. But it’s one that doesn’t ‘define him.’

Union teen phenom Cavan Sullivan (right) got to meet Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (left) 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

Can Jalen Carter and the Eagles front do a better job against the run and slow down Bijan Robinson on Monday night?

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 2 matchup at the Linc

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

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown runs for a 67-yard touchdown on a catch against the Green Bay Packers in the opener.

A.J. Brown ruled out for Eagles game against Falcons

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm firing to first base against the Astros on Aug. 26.

Alec Bohm is back for the Phillies after missing 14 games with a hand injury

Cal Stevenson runs out his two-run, seventh-inning double against the New York Mets on Saturday.

Cal Stevenson almost quit baseball last season. Here’s how he learned to hang in and trust himself.

Denver Barkey has not participated in rookie camp but is expected to be back on the ice for the Flyers' main camp at some point.

Denver Barkey sits out Flyers rookie camp as he recovers from mononucleosis

Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez embrace after Messi assisted on Suárez's late goal in Miami's 3-1 win over the Union on Saturday.

Even if the Union keep playing this well, they still might run out of time to make the playoffs

Jonathan Tannenwald

Goaltender Carson Bjarnason, 19, has shown improvement in net for the Flyers.

Flyers rookies: Five players who made an impression in the two-game series

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter of the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Is Jalen Hurts a great quarterback? Is Kirk Cousins? The Eagles and Falcons need to answer the same question.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was rescued last week by running back Saquon Barkley's monster game.

Jalen Hurts can stumble all he wants. This Eagles offense, with Saquon Barkley, is the best in team history

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

Can Jalen Carter and the Eagles front do a better job against the run and slow down Bijan Robinson on Monday night?

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 2 matchup at the Linc

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

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

Can Jalen Carter and the Eagles front do a better job against the run and slow down Bijan Robinson on Monday night?

Eagles vs. Falcons predictions: Our writers make their picks for a Week 2 matchup at the Linc

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

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 receiver A.J. Brown (right) congratulating Saquon Barkley during the opener. Brown will sit out Monday night with a hamstring injury.

A.J. Brown injury puts Eagles at massive disadvantage against Falcons

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter of the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Is Jalen Hurts a great quarterback? Is Kirk Cousins? The Eagles and Falcons need to answer the same question.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was rescued last week by running back Saquon Barkley's monster game.

Jalen Hurts can stumble all he wants. This Eagles offense, with Saquon Barkley, is the best in team history

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Penn State coach James Franklin directing the Nittany Lions against West Virginia on Aug. 31.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State drops to No. 10 in the AP college football poll after a week off

Texas took over the top spot in the Top 25 for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia.

Staff and Wire Reports

Villanova’s quarterback Connor Watkins threw 116 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Towson.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova stays in win column with close victory over conference foe Towson

Katie Lewis

Evan Simon made his first start with the Owls in their home opener. He threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Despite promising efforts, Temple football falls short in home opener to Coastal Carolina

Declan Landis

After guiding Penn State to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four in 2023, Haverford native TJ Malone will now lead the Maryland Whipsnakes against Utah in Sunday's Premier Lacrosse League championship game in Chester.

Local lacrosse stars will compete in Sunday’s PLL championship in Chester. Here are some names to know.

Lia Lewandowski (left) boxes Nathaly Ovando of Cedar Park, Texas, in an 110-pound bout at the Texas Women's Championship on Sept. 3, 2022.

Lia Lewandowski fought to be taken seriously. Now, she’s locked in on her pro boxing debut.

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

Eagles news: New ESPN star Jason Kelce back in Philly; latest injury updates and predictions

The Eagles will face the Atlanta Falcons on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" tonight in their home opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

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

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will be back in Philly tonight as part of ESPN's pregame coverage of "Monday Night Football."

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will be back in Philly tonight as part of ESPN's pregame coverage of "Monday Night Football."

Eagles news: New ESPN star Jason Kelce back in Philly; latest injury updates and predictions

The Eagles will face the Atlanta Falcons on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" tonight in their home opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

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

Eagles superfan Miles Teller to join ESPN’s ‘Manningcast’ tonight with Peyton and Eli

Miles Teller, seen here at Lincoln Financial Field attending a 2022 game between the Eagles and Washington Commanders.

Kyle Pitts’ return to Philly brings his family’s sports legacy here full circle

Kyle Pitts was a high school football star at Archbishop Wood.

Eagles fans will see two familiar faces on ESPN tonight during 'Monday Night Football'

Jalen Hurts looks to lead the Eagles to a 2-0 start against the Atlanta Falcons on "Monday Night Football."

A.J. Brown injury puts Eagles at massive disadvantage against Falcons

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown (right) congratulating Saquon Barkley during the opener. Brown will sit out Monday night with a hamstring injury.

A number to know for the five relievers key to a Phillies World Series

These five relievers will play an even more important role for Rob Thomson's team in the postseason. Here's a key number for each as the playoffs loom.

Scott Lauberan hour ago

The Phillies have often used Jose Alvarado in the sixth and seventh innings of tight games the past two postseasons, and they should continue in 2024.

Stock check of the Phillies’ top five relievers: How each is shaping up for a World Series run

Phillies J.T. Realmuto celebrates after hitting the game-winning walk off RBI single.

Phillies vs. Mets photos 9/15

Yong Kim

Cal Stevenson runs out his two-run, seventh-inning double against the New York Mets on Saturday.

Cal Stevenson almost quit baseball last season. Here’s how he learned to hang in and trust himself.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto leaps into the arms of Kody Clemens after his game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning against the Mets.

Phillies beat the Mets on J.T. Realmuto’s walk-off single; magic number is down to five

Denver Barkey sits out Flyers rookie camp as he recovers from mononucleosis

The prospect could be cleared for contact at the end of the week. A "banged-up" Samu Tuomaala also sat out Sunday's workout.

Denver Barkey has not participated in rookie camp but is expected to be back on the ice for the Flyers' main camp at some point.

Denver Barkey has not participated in rookie camp but is expected to be back on the ice for the Flyers' main camp at some point.

Denver Barkey sits out Flyers rookie camp as he recovers from mononucleosis

The prospect could be cleared for contact at the end of the week. A "banged-up" Samu Tuomaala also sat out Sunday's workout.

Flyers rookies: Five players who made an impression in the two-game series

Goaltender Carson Bjarnason, 19, has shown improvement in net for the Flyers.

Hollydell Ice Arena and the Philadelphia Rebels honor the Gaudreau brothers: ‘They meant everything to this community’

The Gaudreau family thanks the public as Matty and Johnny Gaudreau are honored before the Philadelphia Rebels' home opener on Friday at Hollydell Ice Arena in Sewell, N.J.

Matvei Michkov meets the moment, scores first goal in thrilling Flyers debut: ‘He’s something special’

Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov marked his North American pro debut with a goal.

Matvei Michkov scores a power-play goal as Flyers rookies lose to Rangers rookies in shootout

Matvei Michkov, shown during the first day of rookie camp at the Flyers Training Center, scored in the Flyers' rookie game vs. the Rangers on Friday night.

Union teen phenom Cavan Sullivan (right) got to meet Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (left) 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

Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez embrace after Messi assisted on Suárez's late goal in Miami's 3-1 win over the Union on Saturday.

Even if the Union keep playing this well, they still might run out of time to make the playoffs

Jonathan Tannenwald

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (right) on the ball in front of the Union's Leon Flach during the first half.

Lionel Messi had a grand return from injury at the Union’s expense as Inter Miami remain MLS’ best

Jonathan Tannenwald

New U.S. men's soccer team manager Mauricio Pochettino speaks at a new conference in Manhattan on Friday.

Mauricio Pochettino appeals to emotion and soccer skills as he takes over national team

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union teen phenom Cavan Sullivan (right) got to meet Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (left) 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

Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez embrace after Messi assisted on Suárez's late goal in Miami's 3-1 win over the Union on Saturday.

Even if the Union keep playing this well, they still might run out of time to make the playoffs

Jonathan Tannenwald

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi (right) on the ball in front of the Union's Leon Flach during the first half.

Lionel Messi had a grand return from injury at the Union’s expense as Inter Miami remain MLS’ best

Jonathan Tannenwald

New U.S. men's soccer team manager Mauricio Pochettino speaks at a new conference in Manhattan on Friday.

Mauricio Pochettino appeals to emotion and soccer skills as he takes over national team

Jonathan Tannenwald

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