Birding finds a new flock of enthusiasts in Philadelphia

From the Eagles — and their many fans — in London to the U.S. women's national soccer team taking on Spain in Chester, these are our best sports photos of the week.

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Seattle Kraken 3-2, in a shootout on Tuesday.

The U.S. women's national soccer team takes the field for practice at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, ahead of Tuesday's match against Spain.

Inquirer photographer Tom Gralish explores Philly's public art through his lens, including the iconic Freedom sculpture at 16th and Vine Streets.

The Sixers take down the Knicks, 120-97 in a preseason game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Photos from the Eagles game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

LeBron James (and his new teammates) struck a pose, the Phillies made the postseason, and the Eagles got caught in a Bear trap. These are the week’s best sports photos.

Phillies fall to Braves 6-3 in the National League Wild Card series in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2026.

LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers during NBA Media Day at the Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, N.J., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

Founded in 1812, the oldest natural science museum in the Americas closed its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

Penn faced Lehigh University during a home football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Another Red October is on the horizon, the Birds are 2-0, and fall is in the air for this week’s best sports photos.

Phillies’ quest to clinch a playoff spot stalls again with 5-1 loss to the Brewers

Troy Aikman is prepared to become a free agent after calling the Super Bowl on ESPN. How did we end up here?

Staff changes? A new personnel approach? A different practice plan? The Flyers could seek any of these routes — but when they'll shake it up remains an unknown.

Expect a 100% chance of October weather, and that should be good for the foliage show.

The Philadelphia Orchestra's chief is starting a “one-year finishing school” for emerging talent.

If LeBron James wants seafood potato greens, he should try versions of the West African stew by Le Mandingue and Fatim's Kitchen.

With works by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp, the dancers never stopped moving.