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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

The Eagles said their leading receiver has a hamstring injury. Fellow receiver Johnny Wilson is listed as questionable.

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

Olivia Reiner36 minutes ago

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

Alex Coffey2 hours ago

Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will forever be remembered for leading the Birds to its 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.’

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

Jackie Spiegel6 minutes ago

Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double against the New York Mets.

Cal Stevenson shows he belongs with Phillies in win over the Mets: ‘It feels good to contribute’

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

Michael Rubin and Brandon Graham pull trading cards at Wheelhouse Cards in Wayne as part of Topps' Hobby Rip Night event.

Michael Rubin is a trading card connoisseur. Here are a few of his favorites, and the one he wishes he had.

Gabriela Carroll

Ahead of Saturday's game, Kolby Allard has pitched to a 3.50 ERA across four games (three starts) with the Phillies this season.

The Phillies are searching for an answer to their fifth starter woes on the mound

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

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

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

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates his third-quarter interception against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

Why the Eagles paid tribute to late Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan after Reed Blankenship’s INT in Brazil

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.

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

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 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

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hands off to Saquon Barkley during the opener, when Barkley rushed for 109 yards.

Saquon Barkley can make running backs glamorous again. And win the Eagles some games in the process

Mike Sielski | Columnist

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

A missed field goal extended the Wildcats win streak to three games Saturday as they topped the Tigers 14-13.

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.

Goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson has helped Villanova shut out three opponents this season.

Villanova Wildcats

Transfer goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson brings a sense of optimism to Villanova women’s soccer team

Katie Lewis

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.

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

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’ 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.

Olivia Reiner36 minutes ago

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

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.

Olivia Reiner36 minutes ago

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

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

Michael Rubin is a trading card connoisseur. Here are a few of his favorites, and the one he wishes he had.

Gabriela Carroll

Michael Rubin and Brandon Graham pull trading cards at Wheelhouse Cards in Wayne as part of Topps' Hobby Rip Night event.

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

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

A.J. Brown questionable to play against Atlanta Falcons after missing Eagles’ Saturday practice

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (center) led the team in receiving yards in its season-opening win.

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

The Phillies' All-Star third baseman had been on the injured list with a left hand strain since Sept. 6.

Alex Coffey2 hours ago

Phillies Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double.

Phillies vs. Mets 9/14 photos

Cal Stevenson watches his two run seventh inning double against the New York Mets.

Cal Stevenson shows he belongs with Phillies in win over the Mets: ‘It feels good to contribute’

Ahead of Saturday's game, Kolby Allard has pitched to a 3.50 ERA across four games (three starts) with the Phillies this season.

The Phillies are searching for an answer to their fifth starter woes on the mound

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola reacts before getting replaced after giving-up six run to the Mets in the fifth inning.

Phillies vs. Mets photos

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.

Jackie Spiegel6 minutes ago

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.

Jackie Spiegel6 minutes ago

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.

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

Five things to know about new USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino

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

Five things to know about new USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino

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