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Back the Packers moneyline in an upset over division rival Detroit Lions on TNF

The Lions and Packers figure to put on a great game Thursday night, and I have Green Bay coming out on top in this one.

Nick Goodling, The Action Network

FOR ACTION NETWORK USE ONLY. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 11: Justin Thomas of the United States lines up a putt on the tenth green during the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Best bets to make ahead of 2023 Ryder Cup includes Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry

Michael Leboff, The Action Network

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard holds the basketball against Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Philadelphia.

Bucks become NBA title favorites after trading for superstar Damian Lillard in three-team trade

Devin Jackson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Evan Bouchard #2 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of Game Two of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Oilers defeated the Golden Knights 5-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Here's two long shots to bet to win the Norris Trophy behind clear favorite Cale Makar

Michael Leboff, The Action Network

Defensive end Josh Sweat chases Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield out of bounds during the Eagles' Monday night victory.

Eagles are big favorites in divisional matchup with Commanders during NFL’s Week 4 slate

Devin Jackson

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is helped up after a sack in the fourth quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Jalen Hurts plays through ‘flu-like symptoms’ in an Eagles win, but something is ailing the passing game

Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) rushes in the first quarter. He finished with 130 yards on 16 carries.

Eagles-Buccaneers report card: Birds solid on the ground, but Jalen Hurts shaky again

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift celebrates with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after his touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA.

Eagles beat writers make their predictions for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jeff McLane, Josh Tolentino, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox left Thursday's game against the Vikings in the second quarter with what turned out to be a serious pec injury.

Sources: Eagles’ Avonte Maddox has torn pec, likely out for rest of the season

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is helped up after a sack in the fourth quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Jalen Hurts plays through ‘flu-like symptoms’ in an Eagles win, but something is ailing the passing game

Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) rushes in the first quarter. He finished with 130 yards on 16 carries.

Eagles-Buccaneers report card: Birds solid on the ground, but Jalen Hurts shaky again

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift celebrates with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after his touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA.

Eagles beat writers make their predictions for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jeff McLane, Josh Tolentino, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox left Thursday's game against the Vikings in the second quarter with what turned out to be a serious pec injury.

Sources: Eagles’ Avonte Maddox has torn pec, likely out for rest of the season

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scored on quarterback sneak in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday

The NFL needs to ban the Eagles’ ‘Tush Push.’ It’s hurting too many people’s feelings.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Kyle Schwarber (left) and J.T. Realmuto celebrate after the Phillies clinched a wild-card spot in the playoffs on Tuesday.

Everything you need to know about the Phillies’ potential playoff opponents

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles defensive tackles Fletcher Cox (left) and Jalen Carter go after Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in the last seconds of the second quarter.

Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, a Safety Dance and a homecoming Peanut Punch: Eagles defense dominates

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Mark Fetrow, left, is the new men's soccer coach at Drexel, leaving one Big 5 program for another after previously being an associate head coach at Villanova.

Here’s how former Villanova coach Mark Fetrow seemingly became the ‘perfect fit’ at Drexel

The Fetrow era began with a 2-0 win over Saint Joseph’s, and through eight games, the Dragons are 5-1-2

Matt Ryan

Temple tight end Reese Clark (left) and wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr., will be leaned upon when the Owls head out on the road to open conference play against Tulsa on Thursday night.

Temple has a quick turnaround as it gets set to open AAC play against Tulsa

Max Dinenberg

St. Joe's freshman Juliette Muro, who hails from Madrid, has brought a tactical presence to the Hawks' midfield this season

St. Joseph's Hawks

Meet the St. Joe’s soccer player bringing a different brand of ‘fútbol’ to Hawk Hill

Mia Messina

The latest rendering of La Salle's reimagined arena, set to open ahead of the 2024-25 season was unveiled Wednesday during an announcement of renovations and a renaming.

La Salle Explorers

La Salle set to play on a new basketball court, with a new name

The success of Villanova basketball is juxtaposed with the changing landscape of college sports, one rife with players receiving huge paydays and schools feverishly working to stay one step ahead.

Villanova Wildcats

Big backing and even bigger bucks have turned Villanova basketball into a professional team

Eric Lindros had 41 goals and 75 points during his rookie season of 1992-93.

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Ranking the top 10 Flyers rookie seasons of all time

James Harden sits between Daryl Morey (left), Josh Harris, and Doc Rivers (far right) during a press conference formally introducing both him and Paul Millsap on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Some of the best feuds in sports happened right here in Philly. Here’s a look at 10 of them.

Eagles running back Duce Staley was the hero of the famed "Pickle Juice Game" against the Dallas Cowboys in 2000.

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Top 10 Eagles season openers: From pickle juice to a crushing injury to honoring a legend

Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. pulling in a pass against Arkansas State on Sept. 10, 2022.

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Ranking the top 10 Philadelphia-area players in college football this season

Devin Jackson

Eric Lindros had 41 goals and 75 points during his rookie season of 1992-93.

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Ranking the top 10 Flyers rookie seasons of all time

James Harden sits between Daryl Morey (left), Josh Harris, and Doc Rivers (far right) during a press conference formally introducing both him and Paul Millsap on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Some of the best feuds in sports happened right here in Philly. Here’s a look at 10 of them.

Eagles running back Duce Staley was the hero of the famed "Pickle Juice Game" against the Dallas Cowboys in 2000.

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Top 10 Eagles season openers: From pickle juice to a crushing injury to honoring a legend

Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. pulling in a pass against Arkansas State on Sept. 10, 2022.

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Ranking the top 10 Philadelphia-area players in college football this season

Devin Jackson

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Scott Rolen won four of his eight Gold Gloves with the Phillies.

What if Scott Rolen had chosen to remain with the Phillies?

Rolen, who will be added to the Phillies Wall of Fame on Friday, has a complicated legacy in Philadelphia. How different might it have been if an alternate history had played out?

Former Phillies’ Pat Burrell prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Former Phillie Pat Burrell, sober for five years, has found his place in baseball again

Jaedyn Shaw (center) working out during the U.S. women's soccer team's Wednesday practice in Cincinnati.

Jaedyn Shaw brings the future to the present as the USWNT’s new teenage phenom

Jonathan Tannenwald

Former Phillie Chase Utley lives in London and is Major League Baseball’s ambassador to Europe.

Chase Utley won’t stay in London forever, and the Phillies would love to lure him home

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sneaks for a first down in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia.

The Eagles aren’t going to make it easy this season. Get used to these hard victories.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Women’s Sports

St. Joe's freshman Juliette Muro, who hails from Madrid, has brought a tactical presence to the Hawks' midfield this season

Meet the St. Joe’s soccer player bringing a different brand of ‘fútbol’ to Hawk Hill

The game of Spanish midfielder Juliette Muro brings a certain flair her Hawks teammates can't help but admire.

Mia Messina

Danielle Kelly (left) in action.

How Danielle Kelly’s Philadelphia roots helped mold her into a world-class fighter

She began karate at 9 years old after getting bullied. Now, she's on an all-female card being streamed on Amazon Prime on Friday.

Anders Pryor

Jessica Paquette became the first woman to call a Grade 1 Horse Race in Saturday's betPARX Pennsylvania Derby & Cotillion Day.

Jessica Paquette reflects on making history at the Pennsylvania Derby

Paquette became first woman in the world to call a Grade 1 horse race. She also made history when she became the U.S.' first female racing announcer when she came to Parx Racing in 2022.

Devin Jackson

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (center) drives to the basket as the Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas defends during a playoff game on Monday.

New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas, A’ja Wilson for WNBA MVP

Breanna Stewart is MVP for the second time in her career. With 446 points, she edged Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson (433) and Connecticut Sun triple-double machine Alyssa Thomas (439).

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

St. Joe’s junior forward Talya Brugler took a significant leap last season, averaging 16.7 points, which is the highest of any returning area player this year.

Big 5 women’s basketball awards: St. Joe’s Talya Brugler named CoBL’s preseason player of the year

The City of Basketball Love dropped its preseason college hoops awards, featuring Drexel’s Grace O’Neill as a breakthrough player while La Salle’s Nicole Melious earned freshman of the year.

City of Basketball Love Staff

The Eagles have dominated the trenches and time of possession. That’ll remain key in Week 4.

The Eagles, who chewed up nine minutes, 22 seconds of clock in the final possession of their win over the Tampa Buccaneers, want to carry that momentum to their meeting with the Washington Commanders.

Josh Tolentino4 minutes ago

Eagles running back D'Andre Swift runs with the football as teammate center Jason Kelce blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Eagles running back D'Andre Swift runs with the football as teammate center Jason Kelce blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

The Eagles have dominated the trenches and time of possession. That’ll remain key in Week 4.

The Eagles, who chewed up nine minutes, 22 seconds of clock in the final possession of their win over the Tampa Buccaneers, want to carry that momentum to their meeting with the Washington Commanders.

Josh Tolentino4 minutes ago

The XFL and USFL announce their intent to merge

Staff Reports

Philadelphia Stars quarterback Case Cookus is pressured by Birmingham Stallions during the USFL championship game in 2022.

The NFL needs to ban the Eagles’ ‘Tush Push.’ It’s hurting too many people’s feelings.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scored on quarterback sneak in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday

Eagles guard Landon Dickerson expects to play Sunday; Boston Scott could be close to returning

Eagles guard Landon Dickerson was listed as a full participant on the first injury report of the week.

Britain Covey’s calculated risk for the Eagles pays off in a big punt return against the Buccaneers

Eagles receiver Britain Covey breaks into the clear on a punt return past Tampa Bay's fallen J.J. Russell.

It didn't take much for Rob Thomson to be convinced of what Phillies rookie reliever Orion Kerkering has to offer.

Phillies playoffs preview: Roster decisions, Nola question, and how will they use their secret weapon?

The Phillies' roster is even better than their World Series team. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have questions going into Tuesday’s wild-card series opener.

From left, Darren Dalton, John Vukovich, Bob Boone (8), Mike Schmidt, Greg Luzinski, and Larry Bowa join former Phillies players in a final lap around the field at Veterans Stadium after the last game.

The last game at the Vet was 20 years ago. Take a trip back inside the ballpark that day.

Phils Garrett Stubbs signals to the dugout after hitting a three run homer in the fourth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies MLB game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

The Phillies win the hangover game

Elizabeth Robertson

In his second MLB appearance, Orion Kerkering struck out two and earned his first career win.

Orion Kerkering, Seranthony Domínguez impress as Phillies win, postseason bullpen roles emerge

Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL wild-card series, manager Rob Thomson says.

Rob Thomson names two playoff starters for Phillies; Bailey Falter on watching ex-teammates celebrate

Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks just weeks before the start of training camp, providing a significant late domino in the Eastern Conference.

How Damian Lillard’s blockbuster trade to Milwaukee shapes the Eastern Conference race

The Lillard deal provides another jolt to a competitive Eastern Conference surrounding the 76ers, who are still in limbo thanks to a disgruntled James Harden.

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday (left) to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Damian Lillard deal. He's expected to be on the move and the Sixers have expressed interest.

Damian Lillard isn’t coming to the Sixers — but Jrue Holiday might

With the Blazers not done dealing, Holiday is almost certain to be on the move. The Sixers, who want to unload James Harden, have expressed interest, according to sources.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard holds the basketball against Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Philadelphia.

Bucks become NBA title favorites after trading for superstar Damian Lillard in three-team trade

The Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA title favorites after acquiring NBA superstar Damian Lillard in a three-team trade.

Devin Jackson

The Portland Trail Blazers have traded guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Reports: Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in three-team deal that includes Jusuf Nurkic and Deandre Ayton

After months of rumors and speculation, the Blazers star finally has a new home in Milwaukee. Former 76ers guard Jrue Holiday will join Portland in the deal, but maybe not for long.

Sizing up the backup goalie battle as Flyers training camp rolls on

Through two preseason games, Felix Sandström and Sam Ersson appear to have the upper hand over Cal Petersen.

Jeff Neiburgan hour ago

Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson, blocking a shot by the Ducks in January, is battling for the backup goalie job in training camp.

Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson, blocking a shot by the Ducks in January, is battling for the backup goalie job in training camp.

Sizing up the backup goalie battle as Flyers training camp rolls on

Through two preseason games, Felix Sandström and Sam Ersson appear to have the upper hand over Cal Petersen.

Jeff Neiburgan hour ago

Flyers fall in preseason vs. Islanders, but bubble players make their case

Jeff Neiburg

Defenseman Ronnie Attard repeatedly got involved in the offense on Wednesday night.

Flyers defenseman Ronnie Attard gets his first preseason audition in a bid to make the roster

Jeff Neiburg

Ronnie Attard, who played two games with the Flyers last season, has worked on improving his defensive play at Lehigh Valley.

The Flyers have a future Selke candidate in Noah Cates. Now, can he take a leap offensively?

Jeff Neiburg

Flyers forward Noah Cates excelled last season, particularly defensively, after moving from wing to center.

Flyers make first cuts, release five from training camp

Defenseman Oliver Bonk was released from salary cap Tuesday ahead of the start of the upcoming OHL season.

We're likely to know by the end of the year which 2026 men's World Cup games Philadelphia will host.

Expect the 2026 World Cup schedule to be announced by the end of the year, FIFA says

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alejandro Bedoya on the ball during Wednesday's game.

Union takeaways: Alejandro Bedoya knows his team’s fourth straight tie wasn’t good enough

Jonathan Tannenwald

Quinn Sullivan now has two goals in his last three games for the Union.

Union miss big opportunity to improve playoff seeding, tie FC Dallas, 1-1

Jonathan Tannenwald

Jack Elliott (left) and Jakob Glesnes (right) have started almost every game at centerback for the Union this year.

It’s good that the Union are rotating their centerbacks, even if it’s for a bad reason

Jonathan Tannenwald

We're likely to know by the end of the year which 2026 men's World Cup games Philadelphia will host.

Expect the 2026 World Cup schedule to be announced by the end of the year, FIFA says

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alejandro Bedoya on the ball during Wednesday's game.

Union takeaways: Alejandro Bedoya knows his team’s fourth straight tie wasn’t good enough

Jonathan Tannenwald

Quinn Sullivan now has two goals in his last three games for the Union.

Union miss big opportunity to improve playoff seeding, tie FC Dallas, 1-1

Jonathan Tannenwald

Jack Elliott (left) and Jakob Glesnes (right) have started almost every game at centerback for the Union this year.

It’s good that the Union are rotating their centerbacks, even if it’s for a bad reason

Jonathan Tannenwald

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