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Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his third since Saturday.

Bryce Harper homers and Zack Wheeler dominates on the mound in Phillies’ win over Brewers

Harper hit his third home run in the last four games, while Wheeler allowed four hits and one earned run over seven innings of work. The Phillies' magic number to clinch a postseason berth is one.

Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell tries to intercept the ball against Falcons wide receiver Drake London in the first quarter. The pass was incomplete.

Eagles-Falcons takeaways: What to make of Atlanta’s game-winning drive, lack of production from Philly Dawgs

Eagles defensive tackles Jordan Davis (left) and Jalen Carter had little impact in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Eagles stats: Defense’s inability to affect the QB and stop the run is a root cause of the devastating loss

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

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

Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa had been sidelined with back spasms since Sept. 7.

Phillies reinstate Edmundo Sosa from the injured list and send Buddy Kennedy to the minors

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

Eagles stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings — but fall very far in one

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter Monday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaves the field after the Eagles loss to the Falcons 22-21 in the home opener at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

‘I let my team down today’: Saquon Barkley defends third-down call and takes the blame for Eagles loss

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

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez hasn’t completed six innings since July 12.

Phillies’ Ranger Suárez still trying to regain his All-Star form with time running short before playoffs

Bryce Huff walks off after not recording a stat in Monday night's loss against the Falcons.

After Eagles’ pass rush is a no-show vs. Falcons, Bryce Huff concedes ‘I need to find myself in the scheme’

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

Jason Kelce on the NFL on ESPN Monday Night Football set inside the stadium before the start of the home opener against the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Jason Kelce was the star of Eagles-Falcons on ESPN. Then the Birds lost.

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

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni exhales during Monday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons Monday night in Philadelphia.

Eagles news: Jalen Carter disciplined for team infraction; Nick Sirianni's late-game decisions questioned

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins gets sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Nick Sirianni needs Eagles defense to bail him out. Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter can’t do it.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

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

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 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

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 linebacker Nakobe Dean stops Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the first quarter Monday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles had a hard time tackling Robinson all night.

Can’t stop the run, can’t win a Super Bowl. Vic Fangio needs to fix his worst-in-NFL unit. Fast.

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 95 yards on 22 carries.

The Eagles ran the ball the way they had to on Monday ... until they didn’t on the game’s most pivotal play

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins gets sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Nick Sirianni needs Eagles defense to bail him out. Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter can’t do it.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

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

Coach James Frankin says Kent State has the Nittany Lions' "attention" heading into Saturday's matchup at Beaver Stadium.

Avery Hill

Temple quarterback Evan Simon throws the football during the Cherry and White spring football game on April 13.

Stan Drayton opens Temple quarterback competition: ‘We are going to play the guy that’s ready’

Samuel O'Neal

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

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

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

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 stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings — but fall very far in one

Despite their 22-21 loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football, the Eagles managed to stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings this week.

Eagles stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings — but fall very far in one

Despite their 22-21 loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football, the Eagles managed to stay in the top 10 of most NFL power rankings this week.

Fletcher Cox headlines Nick Foles-themed party at Xfinity Live

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Behind the scenes with Jason Kelce at ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast

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What's one word that comes to mind when you think of Nick Foles? Eagles fans tell us.

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

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

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his third since Saturday.

Bryce Harper homers and Zack Wheeler dominates on the mound in Phillies’ win over Brewers

Harper hit his third home run in the last four games, while Wheeler allowed four hits and one earned run over seven innings of work. The Phillies' magic number to clinch a postseason berth is one.

Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park cheering for starter Zack Wheeler during the wild-card round last Oct. 3.

Phillies fans can register online for the chance to buy playoff tickets

Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa had been sidelined with back spasms since Sept. 7.

Phillies reinstate Edmundo Sosa from the injured list and send Buddy Kennedy to the minors

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez hasn’t completed six innings since July 12.

Phillies’ Ranger Suárez still trying to regain his All-Star form with time running short before playoffs

The Brewers' Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting an RBI triple during the sixth inning Monday.

Phillies leave seven baserunners stranded as Brewers take series opener

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

Brière said that Johansen's contract has been officially terminated and that “the ball is in [his] camp at this point” in terms of filing a potential grievance.

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

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

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

Brière said that Johansen's contract has been officially terminated and that “the ball is in [his] camp at this point” in terms of filing a potential grievance.

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.

Goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov will not report to Flyers training camp; his future remains uncertain

Alexei Kolosov has not reported for Flyers training camp. Is his future with the team now over?

Flyers announce 2024-25 promotion schedule, including two Dollar Dog Nights

Gabriela Carroll

Xander Utecht (from left), Miles Macaleer, Cole Harper, and Brad Allan at the Wells Fargo Center Monday for the Flyers' Dollar Dog Night against the St. Louis Blues.

Helge Grans fights for a spot on the Flyers but faces a logjam on the blue line

Defenseman Helge Grans practicing at last year's rookie camp in Voorhees.

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

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

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

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

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