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Is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley more susceptible to drops as a running back? The stats are revealing.

Three Eagles myths: Saquon’s drops, Sirianni’s decisions, Hurts’ progress

Here's a counterargument to three pieces of criticism about the Eagles heading into Week 3.

David Murphy | Columnist12 minutes ago

Taijuan Walker gets pulled from the game during the fourth inning after allowing eight earned runs on six hits.

Taijuan Walker’s poor outing vs. the Mets dooms the Phillies in series-opening loss

Sixers center Joel Embiid leaves the court after the Sixers lost their Eastern Conference playoff series to the New York Knicks on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Philadelphia.

Sixers’ Joel Embiid is getting little love on social media entering a critical season. Is it warranted?

DeAntae Prince12 minutes ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

In 19 games with the Phillies this season, Austin Hays is hitting .254 with one home run and five RBIs.

Austin Hays takes a big step in his kidney infection recovery: ‘I feel strong again’

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Ariel Simpson12 minutes ago

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit ranks dead last in the NFL in average yards per carry allowed.

Eagles’ Vic Fangio isn’t making changes to his young, inexperienced defense despite the growing pains

Rookie Quinyon Mitchell was having a strong game until two late mistakes on the Atlanta Falcons' game-winning drive.

‘Still Q’: How Quinyon Mitchell is moving on from late-game mistakes against Falcons

Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has been much better at home than on the road this season.

Three big questions for the Phillies as they close in on clinching the NL East and prepare for the NLDS

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

John Tortorella's Flyers catch their breath after participating in his annual grueling skate test.

Flyers clear the first hurdle of John Tortorella’s rope test: ‘It feels really good to be done’

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday.

Eagles vs. Falcons film review: Areas of improvement for the league’s worst run defense

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick (right), who's now an ESPN analyst, watches warmups with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Monday's game against the Falcons.

Bill Belichick talks Eagles, Bryce Huff, and Haason Reddick on this week’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast

Millville natives Buddy Kennedy of the Phillies (left) and Mike Trout of the Angels.

Mike Trout ‘put Millville on the map,’ and has been a mentor for its second-most famous ballplayer

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Play Bird Box: Week 3 vs. Saints

Bird Box: Can you beat our Eagles grid game by naming past and current players?

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Paul George during a press conference at the 76ers complex in Camden in July.

Sixers provide first look at Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the court together

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, in action against the Packers, did not start against the Falcons.

Sources: Eagles’ Jalen Carter disciplined for team infraction and didn’t start vs. Falcons

Has Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's seat gotten hotter after Monday's loss to the Falcons?

Late-game decision making in the Eagles’ loss to the Falcons turned up the heat on Nick Sirianni

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts can't covert a third down pass late in their loss to the Falcons, 22-21.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts solid until his game-clinching interception, defensive line struggles vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, in action against the Packers, did not start against the Falcons.

Sources: Eagles’ Jalen Carter disciplined for team infraction and didn’t start vs. Falcons

Has Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's seat gotten hotter after Monday's loss to the Falcons?

Late-game decision making in the Eagles’ loss to the Falcons turned up the heat on Nick Sirianni

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts can't covert a third down pass late in their loss to the Falcons, 22-21.

Eagles grades: Jalen Hurts solid until his game-clinching interception, defensive line struggles vs. Falcons

Is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley more susceptible to drops as a running back? The stats are revealing.

Three Eagles myths: Saquon’s drops, Sirianni’s decisions, Hurts’ progress

David Murphy | Columnist12 minutes ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

The Central Bucks East girls' flag football team poses with Swoop, the Eagles' mascot.

Flag football has ‘totally empowered’ girls in the Philly area. That’s wonderful.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Mr. Murray won the Catholic League boys' soccer championship in 2010 and said: "I almost can't believe it. The word everybody uses is surreal. And it is. It's surreal."

Jim Murray Sr., Hall of Fame soccer coach, longtime athletic director, and teacher at St. Joseph’s Prep, has died at 82

Coaches associations around Pennsylvania named him soccer coach of the year in 1989, 1996, and 2002, and one publication said he was the coach of the decade for the 1980s.

Penn enters the season picked to finish third in the Ivy League. Before league play, the Quakers will open their nonconference slate at Delaware on Saturday.

These are the five storylines to watch as Penn kicks off its football season on Saturday

Conor Smith

Alabama's Keon Sabb (3) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Bryson Green on Saturday.

South Jersey’s Keon Sabb has a ‘quiet swagger’ that has been an advantage for Alabama’s defense

Pete “P.J.” Rose III, grandson of the baseball legend, will be the third generation of Roses to play in Philadelphia.

La Salle Explorers

Pete Rose was at home playing baseball in Philly. His grandson hopes to do the same.

Penn State coach James Franklin had praise for a freshman, safety DeJuan “DaeDae” Lane.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Injuries aside, No. 10 Penn State is locked in on closing out its nonconference slate on a high note

Avery Hill

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Ariel Simpson12 minutes ago

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.

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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

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Ariel Simpson12 minutes ago

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

‘Still Q’: How Quinyon Mitchell is moving on from late-game mistakes against Falcons

“I appreciate that from him, for manning up and owning up to it,” Avonte Maddox said Thursday. “I always gotta let him know, he’ll always be a great player. ... Let’s keep going forward."

Rookie Quinyon Mitchell was having a strong game until two late mistakes on the Atlanta Falcons' game-winning drive.

Rookie Quinyon Mitchell was having a strong game until two late mistakes on the Atlanta Falcons' game-winning drive.

‘Still Q’: How Quinyon Mitchell is moving on from late-game mistakes against Falcons

“I appreciate that from him, for manning up and owning up to it,” Avonte Maddox said Thursday. “I always gotta let him know, he’ll always be a great player. ... Let’s keep going forward."

Eagles’ Vic Fangio isn’t making changes to his young, inexperienced defense despite the growing pains

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit ranks dead last in the NFL in average yards per carry allowed.

Bill Belichick talks Eagles, Bryce Huff, and Haason Reddick on this week’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick (right), who's now an ESPN analyst, watches warmups with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Monday's game against the Falcons.

Nick Sirianni has been defiant since that awful Eagles loss. If he’s not careful, it could cost him his job.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has defended himself and his decision-making in the wake of his team's ugly loss Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Former Eagles from the iconic 1980 team died with CTE

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Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh wets his hair before the New York Mets game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.

Phillies vs. Mets photos on Sept. 19

Phillies face the Mets at Citi Field in New York on Thurs. Sept. 19, 2024. The Mets defeated the Phillies, 10 to 6.

Taijuan Walker gets pulled from the game during the fourth inning after allowing eight earned runs on six hits.

Taijuan Walker’s poor outing vs. the Mets dooms the Phillies in series-opening loss

In 19 games with the Phillies this season, Austin Hays is hitting .254 with one home run and five RBIs.

Austin Hays takes a big step in his kidney infection recovery: ‘I feel strong again’

Meet the Savannah Bananas before they take over Citizens Bank Park

Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has been much better at home than on the road this season.

Three big questions for the Phillies as they close in on clinching the NL East and prepare for the NLDS

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Rasmus Ristolainen are also coming off surgical procedures in the offseason. A summer of rehabilitation has paid off.

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Flyers center Sean Couturier is hoping an offseason surgery makes all the difference this season.

Sean Couturier and two other Flyers are healthy after surgery. They welcome the start of camp.

Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Rasmus Ristolainen are also coming off surgical procedures in the offseason. A summer of rehabilitation has paid off.

Flyers clear the first hurdle of John Tortorella’s rope test: ‘It feels really good to be done’

John Tortorella's Flyers catch their breath after participating in his annual grueling skate test.

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

Danny Brière provides a Ryan Johansen update, confirms the Flyers are completely healthy entering training camp

Flyers general manager Danny Brière took questions from the media on Tuesday ahead of the start of Flyers training camp.

Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny headline Flyers training camp roster ahead of Thursday’s first on-ice session

Flyers winger Matvei Michkov will participate in his first NHL training camp beginning Thursday.

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake likely will miss a second straight game with the groin injury he suffered playing for Jamaica earlier this month.

Andre Blake is likely out of the Union’s game at New York City FC, who is still sidelined by a groin injury

Jonathan Tannenwald

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

Tai Baribo (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the Union's 5-1 win at New York City FC on Wednesday.

Jim Curtin hits the gas pedal, and the Union charge into a playoff spot with a statement win

Jonathan Tannenwald

Mikael Uhre celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's 5-1 rout of New York City FC.

Union’s attack and defense roar to life in 5-1 rout of New York City FC at Yankee Stadium

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake likely will miss a second straight game with the groin injury he suffered playing for Jamaica earlier this month.

Andre Blake is likely out of the Union’s game at New York City FC, who is still sidelined by a groin injury

Jonathan Tannenwald

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

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