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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

The film shows how the Eagles are going to have to get adjusted to new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's system in order to prevent explosive plays.

EJ Smith37 minutes ago

Alec Bohm (left) is greeted by Bryson Stott after his solo home run in the second inning.

Brewers’ Jake Bauers hits walk-off single, preventing the Phillies from clinching a playoff spot

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

After losing his father to cancer, Savannah Bananas creative content director Ivan Traczuk faced his own battle when he was 22.

This Philly native grew up at the Vet, beat cancer, and now helps the Savannah Bananas go viral

Matt Breen37 minutes ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni with Jalen Hurts during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Falcons.

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni stands by his calls at the end of the loss to the Falcons

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

Devin Jackson36 minutes ago

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 Mullin36 minutes ago

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said earlier this year she envisions the league expanded to 16 teams by 2028. Portland became the 15th WNBA team on Wednesday.

WNBA awards Portland as its newest team, leaving Philadelphia out again: ‘It’s bittersweet’

Aaron Carter37 minutes ago

DJ the Invader and the Savannah Bananas will be at Citizens Bank Park this weekend.

Who are the Savannah Bananas? Here’s what to know before they play at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.

Gabriela Carroll37 minutes ago

Brandon Marsh entered Wednesday batting .255 on this season with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Brandon Marsh among the Phillies getting extra work on bunting to prepare for the postseason

Senior running back Yasin Lowry scored three touchdowns against Archbishop Carroll on Saturday.

Archbishop Wood’s Yasin Lowry overcame hurdles to be an ‘even better’ running back

Aaron Carter36 minutes ago

Jahan Dotson runs with the football after his lone catch during Monday night's game against Atlanta.

With A.J. Brown’s status still in question, the Eagles will need more from Jahan Dotson and Dallas Goedert

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.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon during the third quarter of Monday night's loss.

Jalen Hurts’ regression, major concerns over the defense, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

The Eagles have supported the emergence of girls' flag football by offering a league to local high schools. Now, the sport has been sanctioned by the PIAA.

Eagles players applaud the PIAA’s addition of girls’ flag football

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

Bryce Harper hits a two-run homer for the Phillies during the sixth inning Tuesday against the Brewers.

Bryce Harper’s moon-shot homer for the Phillies puts his power outage in the past

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

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

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon during the third quarter of Monday night's loss.

Jalen Hurts’ regression, major concerns over the defense, and more answers to Reddit’s biggest Eagles questions

David Murphy | Columnist

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara breaks away with Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in pursuit during the Saints' easy win.

NFL Week 2: Staggering Eagles face the mighty Saints (mighty Saints?), who demolished the Cowboys

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

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

Sabb, who has reunited with Erial, N.J., native and IMG Academy teammate Jihaad Campbell, has two interceptions this season and nearly had a third in Alabama's win at Wisconsin.

Devin Jackson36 minutes ago

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

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

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.

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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

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

A brand new Bird Box board as the Eagles travel to New Orleans for their third game of the season.

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin36 minutes ago

Play Bird Box: Week 3 vs. Saints

Play Bird Box: Week 3 vs. Saints

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

A brand new Bird Box board as the Eagles travel to New Orleans for their third game of the season.

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin36 minutes ago

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

EJ Smith37 minutes ago

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

With A.J. Brown’s status still in question, the Eagles will need more from Jahan Dotson and Dallas Goedert

Jahan Dotson runs with the football after his lone catch during Monday night's game against Atlanta.

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

unCovering: Week 2 vs. Falcons

Eagles players applaud the PIAA’s addition of girls’ flag football

The Eagles have supported the emergence of girls' flag football by offering a league to local high schools. Now, the sport has been sanctioned by the PIAA.

DJ the Invader and the Savannah Bananas will be at Citizens Bank Park this weekend.

Who are the Savannah Bananas? Here’s what to know before they play at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.

The Savannah Bananas are set to take over Citizens Bank Park this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about who they are and what they do.

Gabriela Carroll37 minutes ago

Alec Bohm (left) is greeted by Bryson Stott after his solo home run in the second inning.

Brewers’ Jake Bauers hits walk-off single, preventing the Phillies from clinching a playoff spot

Brandon Marsh entered Wednesday batting .255 on this season with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Brandon Marsh among the Phillies getting extra work on bunting to prepare for the postseason

Bryce Harper hits a two-run homer for the Phillies during the sixth inning Tuesday against the Brewers.

Bryce Harper’s moon-shot homer for the Phillies puts his power outage in the past

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.

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

The Flyers roster looks mostly set, but here are six players who need to have strong training camps to earn ice time or a roster spot.

Six Flyers who need to have strong training camps

The Flyers roster looks mostly set, but here are six players who need to have strong training camps to earn ice time or a roster spot.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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