Return to Philly SportsBryce Harper, Jean Segura, Carson Wentz ... props to sports for restarting | Sports bettingFunky proposition bets being offered around the area. Plus a check on the championship odds for the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers. Spoiler alert: Three of those teams are long shots.Ed Barkowitz The science behind baseball’s home run surgeTom Avril Eagles and NFL are back, but a long way from 2020 season start amid coronavirus pandemicJeff McLane The Phillies and their 9 opponents: Stats, trivia, fun facts and moreEd Barkowitz OpinionAre Eagles coach Doug Pederson and GM Howie Roseman on the hot seat? | Marcus HayesMarcus Hayes | Columnist AdvertisementFor the Phillies, Didi Gregorius is a power bat and the most interesting player in the clubhouseThe Phillies, finally, are injecting their lineup with a shortstop who has some pop. But the new addition is much more than a bat.Matt Breen The Phillies’ season finally starts on Friday. Here’s a look at their projected opening day roster.The Phils will begin the season with a deep lineup and a strong tandem atop the starting rotation. Here’s a player-by-player breakdown of their largest opening-day roster in history.Matt Breen Phillies who start hot — and some who don’tThe big thumpers in the Phillies lineup are generally strong starters, which will be crucial with such a short schedule. Andrew McCutchen, Rhys Hoskins, and Bryce Harper all had at least 10 homers in the first 60 games last season. Then McCutchen got hurt.Ed Barkowitz Hoping long layoff doesn’t derail their momentum, ‘evolved’ Flyers aiming for first Stanley Cup since 1975The Flyers haven’t won a playoff series since 2012. They believe they have the right mix to end that drought — and more — in this year’s unpredictable Stanley Cup tournament.Sam Carchidi OpinionClaude Giroux: Like me, Flyers goalie Carter Hart won’t ‘panic’ in first postseason | Marcus HayesG: “Carter’s won World Juniors. He’s played in big games.” Hart: “I don’t think.”Marcus Hayes | Columnist Whiz Kids, Macho Row, other special Phillies teams and how they fared their first 60 games It’s a 60-game schedule for the 2020 Phillies. Here’s a look at how some of the memorable teams in franchise history were doing after 60. Man, that 2011 team was something.Ed Barkowitz How NBC Sports Philadelphia plans to broadcast Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers games“I’m just thankful to be doing games,” said Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff. “I’m going to do my best to make it as entertaining as possible because I think people are really hungry for this.”Rob Tornoe Life inside the bubble: Sixers enjoying ‘best Disney life’ before NBA season restartThe Sixers had a few players go fishing. There were pictures of Ben Simmons, Kyle O’Quinn and team security personnel Anthony Jackson catching fish on a boat. Matisse Thybulle is doing a video log entitled ‘Welcome To The Bubble.' The rookie will be on Good Morning America Tuesday to discuss it.Keith Pompey Phillies managing partner John Middleton believes in Joe Girardi’s winning pedigree Managers have been devalued by many front offices in baseball’s analytics age, but Middleton believes Girardi can be a difference maker because of his intelligence and engaging personality.Bob Brookover OpinionIn Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers have a dystopic duo that the NBA’s bubble should fear | David MurphyIt’s time to embrace the madness. Whether you like it or not, the NBA playoffs are coming, and Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are the reason to think the Sixers will prevail.David Murphy | Columnist Phillies star Bryce Harper aligns with himself ahead of MLB’s restartAs the $330 million star begins his second season with the Phillies, his teammates have learned enough to change their minds about who he really is.Scott Lauber OpinionZack Wheeler will be a dad. Joel Embiid’s wearing a hazmat suit. How should athletes handle COVID-19? | Mike SielskiHow does knowing you might contract the coronavirus compare to knowing you might take a slap shot to the face? Or that you’ll be the victim of several car-crash-level hits? These are the questions athletes have to ask themselves and answer.Mike Sielski | Columnist Bookies sweat ‘the unknowns’ as Philadelphia sports reopenGames with no crowds and different rules have everybody guessing what the return to play will mean for the world of sports betting.Ed Barkowitz The Phillies’ John Middleton fired Gabe Kapler and hired Joe Girardi. Will it make a difference in the 2020 season?Phillies ownership made a calculation that Girardi is good enough to bridge the roughly 10-win gulf between a .500 record and the postseason appearance that has eluded the franchise since 2011.Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
Bryce Harper, Jean Segura, Carson Wentz ... props to sports for restarting | Sports bettingFunky proposition bets being offered around the area. Plus a check on the championship odds for the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers. Spoiler alert: Three of those teams are long shots.Ed Barkowitz
Bryce Harper, Jean Segura, Carson Wentz ... props to sports for restarting | Sports bettingFunky proposition bets being offered around the area. Plus a check on the championship odds for the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers. Spoiler alert: Three of those teams are long shots.Ed Barkowitz
OpinionAre Eagles coach Doug Pederson and GM Howie Roseman on the hot seat? | Marcus HayesMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionAre Eagles coach Doug Pederson and GM Howie Roseman on the hot seat? | Marcus HayesMarcus Hayes | Columnist
For the Phillies, Didi Gregorius is a power bat and the most interesting player in the clubhouseThe Phillies, finally, are injecting their lineup with a shortstop who has some pop. But the new addition is much more than a bat.Matt Breen
For the Phillies, Didi Gregorius is a power bat and the most interesting player in the clubhouseThe Phillies, finally, are injecting their lineup with a shortstop who has some pop. But the new addition is much more than a bat.Matt Breen
The Phillies’ season finally starts on Friday. Here’s a look at their projected opening day roster.The Phils will begin the season with a deep lineup and a strong tandem atop the starting rotation. Here’s a player-by-player breakdown of their largest opening-day roster in history.Matt Breen
The Phillies’ season finally starts on Friday. Here’s a look at their projected opening day roster.The Phils will begin the season with a deep lineup and a strong tandem atop the starting rotation. Here’s a player-by-player breakdown of their largest opening-day roster in history.Matt Breen
Phillies who start hot — and some who don’tThe big thumpers in the Phillies lineup are generally strong starters, which will be crucial with such a short schedule. Andrew McCutchen, Rhys Hoskins, and Bryce Harper all had at least 10 homers in the first 60 games last season. Then McCutchen got hurt.Ed Barkowitz
Phillies who start hot — and some who don’tThe big thumpers in the Phillies lineup are generally strong starters, which will be crucial with such a short schedule. Andrew McCutchen, Rhys Hoskins, and Bryce Harper all had at least 10 homers in the first 60 games last season. Then McCutchen got hurt.Ed Barkowitz
Hoping long layoff doesn’t derail their momentum, ‘evolved’ Flyers aiming for first Stanley Cup since 1975The Flyers haven’t won a playoff series since 2012. They believe they have the right mix to end that drought — and more — in this year’s unpredictable Stanley Cup tournament.Sam Carchidi
Hoping long layoff doesn’t derail their momentum, ‘evolved’ Flyers aiming for first Stanley Cup since 1975The Flyers haven’t won a playoff series since 2012. They believe they have the right mix to end that drought — and more — in this year’s unpredictable Stanley Cup tournament.Sam Carchidi
OpinionClaude Giroux: Like me, Flyers goalie Carter Hart won’t ‘panic’ in first postseason | Marcus HayesG: “Carter’s won World Juniors. He’s played in big games.” Hart: “I don’t think.”Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionClaude Giroux: Like me, Flyers goalie Carter Hart won’t ‘panic’ in first postseason | Marcus HayesG: “Carter’s won World Juniors. He’s played in big games.” Hart: “I don’t think.”Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Whiz Kids, Macho Row, other special Phillies teams and how they fared their first 60 games It’s a 60-game schedule for the 2020 Phillies. Here’s a look at how some of the memorable teams in franchise history were doing after 60. Man, that 2011 team was something.Ed Barkowitz
Whiz Kids, Macho Row, other special Phillies teams and how they fared their first 60 games It’s a 60-game schedule for the 2020 Phillies. Here’s a look at how some of the memorable teams in franchise history were doing after 60. Man, that 2011 team was something.Ed Barkowitz
How NBC Sports Philadelphia plans to broadcast Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers games“I’m just thankful to be doing games,” said Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff. “I’m going to do my best to make it as entertaining as possible because I think people are really hungry for this.”Rob Tornoe
How NBC Sports Philadelphia plans to broadcast Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers games“I’m just thankful to be doing games,” said Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff. “I’m going to do my best to make it as entertaining as possible because I think people are really hungry for this.”Rob Tornoe
Life inside the bubble: Sixers enjoying ‘best Disney life’ before NBA season restartThe Sixers had a few players go fishing. There were pictures of Ben Simmons, Kyle O’Quinn and team security personnel Anthony Jackson catching fish on a boat. Matisse Thybulle is doing a video log entitled ‘Welcome To The Bubble.' The rookie will be on Good Morning America Tuesday to discuss it.Keith Pompey
Life inside the bubble: Sixers enjoying ‘best Disney life’ before NBA season restartThe Sixers had a few players go fishing. There were pictures of Ben Simmons, Kyle O’Quinn and team security personnel Anthony Jackson catching fish on a boat. Matisse Thybulle is doing a video log entitled ‘Welcome To The Bubble.' The rookie will be on Good Morning America Tuesday to discuss it.Keith Pompey
Phillies managing partner John Middleton believes in Joe Girardi’s winning pedigree Managers have been devalued by many front offices in baseball’s analytics age, but Middleton believes Girardi can be a difference maker because of his intelligence and engaging personality.Bob Brookover
Phillies managing partner John Middleton believes in Joe Girardi’s winning pedigree Managers have been devalued by many front offices in baseball’s analytics age, but Middleton believes Girardi can be a difference maker because of his intelligence and engaging personality.Bob Brookover
OpinionIn Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers have a dystopic duo that the NBA’s bubble should fear | David MurphyIt’s time to embrace the madness. Whether you like it or not, the NBA playoffs are coming, and Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are the reason to think the Sixers will prevail.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIn Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers have a dystopic duo that the NBA’s bubble should fear | David MurphyIt’s time to embrace the madness. Whether you like it or not, the NBA playoffs are coming, and Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are the reason to think the Sixers will prevail.David Murphy | Columnist
Phillies star Bryce Harper aligns with himself ahead of MLB’s restartAs the $330 million star begins his second season with the Phillies, his teammates have learned enough to change their minds about who he really is.Scott Lauber
Phillies star Bryce Harper aligns with himself ahead of MLB’s restartAs the $330 million star begins his second season with the Phillies, his teammates have learned enough to change their minds about who he really is.Scott Lauber
OpinionZack Wheeler will be a dad. Joel Embiid’s wearing a hazmat suit. How should athletes handle COVID-19? | Mike SielskiHow does knowing you might contract the coronavirus compare to knowing you might take a slap shot to the face? Or that you’ll be the victim of several car-crash-level hits? These are the questions athletes have to ask themselves and answer.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionZack Wheeler will be a dad. Joel Embiid’s wearing a hazmat suit. How should athletes handle COVID-19? | Mike SielskiHow does knowing you might contract the coronavirus compare to knowing you might take a slap shot to the face? Or that you’ll be the victim of several car-crash-level hits? These are the questions athletes have to ask themselves and answer.Mike Sielski | Columnist
Bookies sweat ‘the unknowns’ as Philadelphia sports reopenGames with no crowds and different rules have everybody guessing what the return to play will mean for the world of sports betting.Ed Barkowitz
Bookies sweat ‘the unknowns’ as Philadelphia sports reopenGames with no crowds and different rules have everybody guessing what the return to play will mean for the world of sports betting.Ed Barkowitz
The Phillies’ John Middleton fired Gabe Kapler and hired Joe Girardi. Will it make a difference in the 2020 season?Phillies ownership made a calculation that Girardi is good enough to bridge the roughly 10-win gulf between a .500 record and the postseason appearance that has eluded the franchise since 2011.Scott Lauber
The Phillies’ John Middleton fired Gabe Kapler and hired Joe Girardi. Will it make a difference in the 2020 season?Phillies ownership made a calculation that Girardi is good enough to bridge the roughly 10-win gulf between a .500 record and the postseason appearance that has eluded the franchise since 2011.Scott Lauber
