Photos of the Union’s loss to Club América

Both teams are right where they were at the end of last season — at least on paper.

The Flyers, who entered the season with increased expectations, were quickly humbled in front of the Xfinity Mobile Arena crowd. The defeat equalled their largest ever in a season opener.

After being demoted in June, Painter had to earn a return to the Phillies. He did. And almost exactly two months later, he saved their season. For one more day, at least.

After Martone took the league by storm last spring, many expected him to transition seamlessly to stardom in 2026-27. Instead, Martone showed some growing pains in Wednesday's blowout loss.

Much of the spotlight has gone to the Union’s young guns, but the limelight has been Iloski’s, to the tune of 16 goals, coming off a hat trick performance.

Plus, Pennridge is back as a top team in District 1 and there’s a record breaker at Great Valley who “is just different.” Here are the local storylines to know in high school football.

Carter suffered the injury in the Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders and has played with a soft cast in the last two games.

"Not that often does a guy get to play his whole career in one place," he said, and basked in the glory: "You got to show up when it matters."

The key to winning this series was always if the Phils could force a third game, knowing that Atlanta could not match their starters.

The Owls sit in fourth place in the Big East with five conference matchups remaining. However, coach Michelle Vittese wants her team focused on improving to prove it belongs in the tournament.

Hurts said the Eagles' offense needs to stop leaving “meat on the bone,” especially in the second halves of games.

Smith has been targeted a whole lot by quarterback Jalen Hurts. Is that 100% a good thing?

It was Michael Sulit's passion project to open an MMA gym. Now, he's managing everything with his daughter, Shea, as they work to create a more welcoming community in combat sports.

The Phillies’ season continues as the Flyers’ begins.

It was only Game 1 of 84, but the Flyers looked nothing like the team that willed itself to the playoffs with a torrid second half last season. They better right the ship quickly.

The Flyers may have lost their season opener, but here’s everything you missed, including a guest appearance from the "Round Mound of Rebound," at the team's fan fest event at Stateside Live!

The NHL has launched its "Hot for Hockey" audio series on Spotify, including one featuring Trevor Zegras and Gritty. Bettman pointed to the popularity of series "Off Campus" and "Heated Rivalry."

Game 2 mostly was a story. First, of failure. Then, of overcoming it. Whether the story endures is a question that will be decided on Thursday in a decisive Game 3.

Expect Andrew Mukuba and Marcus Epps to continue to alternate for the time being, while Kenny Moore II could be an option down the line at safety.

September is usually one of the driest and sunniest months; better luck in October.

What should be a joyous reboot of “The Cosby Show” spinoff, which originally debuted in 1987, has been tainted by vicious online commentary about how the cast has aged, especially star Jasmine Guy.

The 'lutte raisonée' movement in Burgundy, France is helping winemakers chose when and how to use pesticides.

Much has been made about the 48-inch screen across the front of the dashboard. It’s not all that in some ways, but it’s really pretty nice.

If the legislation is approved by lawmakers, states would be able to use funding to enforce device bans, including paying for lockers, lockboxes or pouches for students to store their devices.

The dismal numbers come just weeks before midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress and while Trump is hitting the campaign trail.