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Bet on Commanders to cover big spread against Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday

While the spread is a whopping nine points in favor of Philadelphia, I think Washington can and will cover this spread.

Nick Goodling, The Action Network

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are coming off their best win of the season and should continue rolling forward against the Jets this week. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

Back Chiefs as big favorites against Jets in Sunday Night Football matchup

Nick Goodling, The Action Network

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after teammate Cristian Romero (not pictured) scores the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tottenham is a live underdog in Saturday's Premier League match against Liverpool

Michael Leboff, The Action Network

Jordan Love has made the most of his opportunity as the Packers starting quarterback thus far and gives the Packers an excellent shot to win this game. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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

Nick Goodling, The Action Network

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 08: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts in the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game two of the National League Wild Card Series at Busch Stadium on October 08, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

Why Phillies are worth the bet to make another World Series run in 2023 MLB playoffs

Sean Treppedi, The Action Network

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce stands next to Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens after their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Eagles beat writers make their predictions for the game against the Washington Commanders

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

unCovering the Birds

unCovering the Birds, Season 2 Episode 2: Running up That Hill

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 center Jason Kelce stands next to Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens after their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Eagles beat writers make their predictions for the game against the Washington Commanders

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

unCovering the Birds

unCovering the Birds, Season 2 Episode 2: Running up That Hill

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

Curt Schilling during a pregame ceremony Aug. 1 honoring the Phillies' 1993 World Series team.

Phillies should remove Curt Schilling’s Wall of Fame plaque and cut ties with the former ace

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks up at fans after a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts cuts against the grain of the way we think about the modern pro quarterback

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Managing partner John Middleton celebrating after the Phillies clinched a wild-card playoff spot. He gave credit to former GM Matt Klentak for selecting and developing several productive players.

John Middleton gives Matt Klentak credit for the Phillies’ development turnaround. Turns out, he’s right.

David Murphy | Columnist

Penn running back Malachi Hosley runs with the football for a 52-yard second-quarter touchdown against Dartmouth on Saturday. The Quakers still fell short following a 23-20 loss in overtime.

Here’s how Penn’s overtime thriller against Dartmouth was a bit of reverse deja vú.

Despite a second-half rally to push the game into overtime, the Quakers coughed up three fumbles, all of which came in the first half.

Matthew Frank8 minutes ago

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, right, hands the ball off to running back Kaytron Allen during the first half of Saturday's 41-13 win over Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State takes a page from the Eagles’ playbook fueling a 41-13 rout of Northwestern

Zach Allenan hour ago

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has looked solid for the Nittany Lions in his first season as the starter.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State-Northwestern: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Villanova running back Jalen Jackson (2) and the Wildcats head out on the road Saturday to face Albany at 3:30 p.m.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova looks to keep its momentum rolling with a road test against Albany

Colin Beazley

Nova Nation has much to be excited about following the news that four-star recruit Matthew Hodge announced his commitment to play for the Wildcats on Friday.

Villanova Wildcats

Four-star hoops recruit Matthew Hodge announces commitment to Villanova

Colin Beazley

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning to take the lead on the Padres in Game 5 of the NLCS in 2022.

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Ranking the top 10 Phillies non-World Series playoff moments

Ed Barkowitz

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

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning to take the lead on the Padres in Game 5 of the NLCS in 2022.

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Ranking the top 10 Phillies non-World Series playoff moments

Ed Barkowitz

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

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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

With an era of excellence in the history books, and the business of college basketball changing so radically, the balancing act for Villanova? Adapting to the times while keeping its culture intact.

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

St. Joseph's Prep running back D'Andre Swift heads to the end zone in the fourth quarter for the Hawks' sixth touchdown against La Salle in a 2016 game. St. Joe’s Prep went on to win, 49-24, in a Catholic League AAAA football game at Plymouth Whitemarsh.

D’Andre Swift remembers his 7-TD outburst for the Prep — but he’ll never forget losing to La Salle a year earlier

Danielle Kelly (left) in action.

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

Anders Pryor

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

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

Eagles elevate punter Braden Mann and DB Tristin McCollum from practice squad

McCollum is slated to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders, while Mann is being elevated for the second consecutive week.

Josh Tolentino20 minutes ago

Eagles’ newly signed punter Braden Mann (10) during practice at the NovaCare Complex on Sept. 21.

Eagles’ newly signed punter Braden Mann (10) during practice at the NovaCare Complex on Sept. 21.

Eagles elevate punter Braden Mann and DB Tristin McCollum from practice squad

McCollum is slated to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders, while Mann is being elevated for the second consecutive week.

Josh Tolentino20 minutes ago

The main thing: How a quote from Britain Covey’s grandfather has infiltrated the Eagles locker room

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) has a big punt return in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Sept. 25.

Eagles vs. Commanders predictions: Expert picks for Birds’ Week 4 matchup

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates a touchdown with tight end Dallas Goedert during last season's home matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts cuts against the grain of the way we think about the modern pro quarterback

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks up at fans after a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Eagles are thin at safety vs. Commanders with Sydney Brown out and Justin Evans questionable

Eagles safety Sydney Brown will miss Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders.

Curt Schilling during a pregame ceremony Aug. 1 honoring the Phillies' 1993 World Series team.

Phillies should remove Curt Schilling’s Wall of Fame plaque and cut ties with the former ace

Schilling’s back in the news. As usual, it’s for all the wrong reasons.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering rubs a new baseball and looks towards the stands while pitching during the eighth inning of the New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies MLB game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. It was Orion Kerkering’s major league debut.

Orion Kerkering is known for his slider and his mental toughness. Meet the coach who taught him both.

Phillies owner John Middleton center celebrates his team clinching a wild card playoff spot after beating the Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

How did the Phillies avoid the pitfalls that befell the Mets and other big-spending teams in 2023?

Rain falls during a rain delay of a game between the Mets and Marlins early Friday in New York.

Phillies-Mets postponed by rain; doubleheader scheduled for Saturday

Privacy advocates protested the Phillies' use of facial recognition technology company Go Ahead Entry for ballpark entry on outside Citizens Bank Park on Thursday.

Privacy advocates protest the Phillies’ use of facial scanning for Citizens Bank Park entry

The interior of the Wells Fargo Center during the first quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Sixers and Celtics on May 5, 2023.

Sixers and Comcast Spectacor are battling publicly and privately over the team’s proposed downtown arena

The controversy over the Sixers’ plans for a $1.55 billion has expanded into a clash between two of Philadelphia’s corporate giants.

Jeff Gammage and Sean Collins Walsh

Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey will be key cogs in the Sixers' approach this season, whether James Harden returns or holds out.

One pressing question for each Sixers player headed into training camp

Here are some non-James Harden topics entering Sixers training camp — one for every player on the roster.

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.

Bobby Brink ‘has momentum going’ in fight to make Flyers out of training camp

Brink is competing with Tyson Foerster and maybe Wayne Allison for what looks like that last spot on the top three lines. The rest of the offensive roster looks pretty set.

Jeff Neiburg

Bobby Brink is making a push to make the Flyers.

Bobby Brink is making a push to make the Flyers.

Bobby Brink ‘has momentum going’ in fight to make Flyers out of training camp

Brink is competing with Tyson Foerster and maybe Wayne Allison for what looks like that last spot on the top three lines. The rest of the offensive roster looks pretty set.

Jeff Neiburg

Flyers takeaways: Bobby Brink breaks through, Travis Sanheim makes strong preseason debut

Flyers winger Bobby Brink had a two-point night against Boston on Friday. Could he make a late push to make the team?

The Flyers’ new-look fourth line has been one of the few constants so far at training camp

Jeff Neiburg

Newcomer Ryan Poehling brings some speed and skill to complement linemates Nicolas Deslauriers and Garnet Hathaway.

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

Jeff Neiburg

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

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.

Julián Carranza (center) missed the Union's last game because of a concussion.

Union’s Julián Carranza is out of concussion protocols and available vs. Columbus

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

Julián Carranza (center) missed the Union's last game because of a concussion.

Union’s Julián Carranza is out of concussion protocols and available vs. Columbus

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

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