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Flyers deal Fedotov to Blue Jackets, clear goalie logjam ahead of camp

The Flyers traded goalie Ivan Fedotov to Columbus for a 2026 draft pick, tightening their crease competition and fueling speculation …

The Old Man Column: Phillies' Buehler’s day off the mark when it comes to robo-umps

New Phillies pitcher Walker Buehler took aim at baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike system, but his call for veteran pitchers to earn …

Philadelphia's expanded overnight business curfew draws outcry from small business community

Philadelphia has expanded its business curfew to parts of Kensington, Fairhill, and Germantown in an effort to combat late-night violence …

From four-gettable to unhittable: Luzardo retires 22 straight as Phillies complete sweep of Mets

Jesús Luzardo shook off a nightmare first inning and went on a historic run, retiring 22 consecutive Mets in a …

Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa reflects on baseball’s healing role after 9/11

Larry Bowa, the beloved Phillies figure, recalls the one game where winning didn’t matter — baseball’s emotional return six days …

Former Flyers goalie Carter Hart eligible to return to NHL in December after league discipline

Despite being acquitted in a 2025 trial, former Flyers goaltender Carter Hart must wait until December before he can play …

Flyers Rookie Camp opens without Luchanko, spotlight shifts to Bump and Bonk

The Flyers launched rookie camp Thursday without top pick Jett Luchanko, sidelined by a lingering groin injury, while other prospects …

Max impact: Kepler's turn to power Phillies to another victory over the Mets

After a rocky first half, Max Kepler has caught fire at the plate, helping fuel the Phillies’ late-season push with …

Bader up: Phillies’ new leadoff spark is igniting late-season push

Harrison Bader’s hot streak has vaulted him into the Phillies’ leadoff role, reshaping the outfield and energizing the clubhouse when …

Jones, Hilferty 'very confident' Flyers will be a better team this year

With bold words and decisive moves, Keith Jones and Dan Hilferty, along with GM Danny Briere, are reviving the fearless …

Bird strike scare forces American Airlines flight back to Philly, landed safely

An American Airlines Airbus A321 bound for San Francisco returned safely to Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday after striking multiple birds …

Cloud nine: Otto Kemp's birthday bash a special footnote on historic night for Phillies

Rookie Otto Kemp homered on his birthday, but Kyle Schwarber’s 50th blast of the season stole the spotlight in a …

Fifty Shades of Great: Kyle Schwarber finally reaches home run milestone in Phillies rout of Mets

Kyle Schwarber crushed his long-awaited 50th homer Tuesday night, joining Ryan Howard as the only Phillies to ever reach the …

Pitch perfect: Phillies off-speed the Mets into silence in shutout win

After getting shelled in New York two weeks ago, the Phillies kept Mets hitters guessing in a shutout win at …

Hamstrung but not hung up: Turner eyes October return

Trea Turner’s hamstring injury is less severe than initially feared, and the Phillies expect him to return in time for …

Eagles trade for Tank Bigsby to bolster special teams, running back depth

The Eagles acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jaguars, adding a proven kick returner and backfield option amid early-season …

Bryce Breaker: Harper moves into leadoff spot for Phillies as injuries mount

With multiple starters sidelined, Bryce Harper is sliding into the leadoff spot for the Phillies for the first time in …

Governor Shapiro approves $394M in capital funds to sustain SEPTA service through 2027

Governor Josh Shapiro has authorized the use of nearly $400 million in capital funds to keep SEPTA’s bus, trolley, and …

Spit Happens: Jalen Carter ejected; Eagles endure injuries, weather delay; find a way to beat Cowboys

Injuries, ejections, penalties, and even a weather delay couldn’t derail the Eagles as they edged Dallas to start the 2025 …

Report: Eagles' Howie Roseman swung big in pursuit of Micah Parsons

Eagles GM Howie Roseman reportedly made a serious push to land Cowboys star Micah Parsons before Dallas dealt him to …

The Old Man Column: NHL’s summer slumber leaves prospects in limbo - including Flyers' Jett Luchanko

The NHL’s long offseason pause has created last-minute chaos, leaving teams like the Flyers uncertain about top prospects' future.

FanDuel bails out SEPTA: Express train service restored for Eagles opener

Sportsbook giant FanDuel is stepping up with an $80,000 sponsorship to reinstate SEPTA’s Broad Street Line Express service—complete with free …

Upper Chichester store sells $293K winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket

A Golden Vault Fast Play ticket worth nearly $300,000 was sold at a Delaware County convenience store, with the retailer …

FanDuel bails out SEPTA: Express train service restored for Eagles opener

Sportsbook giant FanDuel is stepping up with an $80,000 sponsorship to reinstate SEPTA’s Broad Street Line Express service—complete with free …

One month after the MLB trade deadline, who is getting the best return on their acquisitions?

A month after the trade deadline, the Phillies’ smaller but smarter moves have delivered a big payoff, but has it …

Phillies’ October bullpen hinges on Orion Kerkering’s return to form

As the Phillies solidify their playoff pitching staff, concerns grow over Orion Kerkering’s late-season struggles in high-leverage situations.

Phillies take flier on Walker Buehler, add local lefty Tim Mayza to bolster pitching depth

In a pair of late-season moves, the Phillies added veteran arms Walker Buehler and Tim Mayza to strengthen their pitching …

Thomson on decision to pull Castellanos for defensive purposes in the ninth: 'Check your ego at the door and let's go'

Nick Castellanos’ defensive gem in the Phillies’ 2-1 win over Atlanta was overshadowed by his visible frustration after Rob Thomson …

SanFilippo: What I'm hearing about the Flyers as the start of training camp nears

An update on Tyson Foerster, what the Phantoms goaltending situation looks like, and if Carter Hart could really re-sign in …

Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night at Citizens Bank Park was almost even more historic

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber etched his name into baseball history with a four-homer, nine-RBI game, and had a shot at …

The Old Man Column: Ballpark noise, Bryce Harper's cleats and unwritten rules - do any of them matter?

Between blaring music at Citi Field, outrage over Bryce Harper’s footwear, and tennis tantrums, some sports distractions just aren’t worth …

Phillies swept in Queens as bats vanish against Mets rookie

Philadelphia’s offense disappeared in a 6-0 loss, completing an ugly sweep at Citi Field and tightening the NL East race.

Phillies’ outfield rotation remains unsettled as Thomson seeks hot hands down the stretch

Rob Thomson continues to shuffle the Phillies’ crowded outfield mix as Brandon Marsh’s struggles open more opportunities for Harrison Bader, …

Cold case breakthrough: Arrest made in 1999 South Philly mob-linked murder of Gino Marconi

Nearly 26 years after the mob-style shooting of Guerino “Gino” Marconi outside his South Philadelphia home, police have charged a …

Nailed down: Fallen load on I-76 flats out more than a dozen tires

A spill of construction-grade nails on westbound I-76 near Montgomery Drive left drivers stranded with flat tires and prompted emergency …

Phillies’ Citi Field curse hits 9 straight losses in gut-wrenching Mets walk-off

The Phillies watched another game at Citi Field slip away, extending their losing streak there to nine games and shrinking …

Phillies cut Joe Ross, sideline Jordan Romano as bullpen shuffle brings in local product Lou Trivino

After disastrous outings - and seasons - from Joe Ross and Jordan Romano, the Phillies revamped their bullpen by releasing …

Citi Field gremlins strike again as Phillies crumble in 13-3 loss to Mets

The Phillies unraveled after a bizarre balk and stadium glare delay, suffering their eighth straight loss at Citi Field in …

Swagger and spark: Harrison Bader is bringing a new edge to Phillies

Harrison Bader’s throwback style and gritty energy have injected swagger into the Phillies’ lineup, earning praise from manager Rob Thomson …

Upper Darby woman gets probation after posting animal torture videos for views

A 28-year-old woman was convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals for uploading videos of torture to YouTube and has been …

Philadelphia faces transit crunch as SEPTA’s service cuts begin

With the first phase of SEPTA’s deep service reductions now in place, Philadelphia commuters face busier roads, longer waits, and …

Philadelphia Schools strike a deal: Teachers union and District reach tentative 3-Year contract

Philadelphia teachers and the school district reached a last-minute tentative deal, averting a strike and ensuring schools open on time.

Rafael Marchan and Tanner Banks deliver as Phillies’ unsung heroes

Backup catcher Rafael Marchan and lefty reliever Tanner Banks stepped up with clutch performances to lift the Phillies past Washington.

David Robertson bet on himself — and landed back in Philly to chase a title

At 40, David Robertson doesn't need an agent, because he sticks to his guns. It eventually led to him finding …

With Wheeler out, Aaron Nola must step back into spotlight for Phillies

After Zack Wheeler’s season-ending surgery, the Phillies are turning to Aaron Nola to reclaim his form and be one of …

Rob Thomson puts Jhoan Duran’s first Phillies blown save in perspective: 'Mariano had 80 of them'

Even after Jhoan Duran’s first blown save with the Phillies, manager Rob Thomson and the team aren’t worried—because even the …

Villanova University says active shooter report was a 'cruel hoax'

Villanova University President Father Peter Donahue sent a message to the entire Villanova Community about 90 minutes after the report …

The Old Man Column: Manfred’s latest scheme would wreck baseball’s soul

Rob Manfred’s talk of expansion and realignment isn’t the problem—it’s the half-baked details that would shred history and water down …

Philly’s worst nightmare: Eagles lose to Dallas and SEPTA Leaves Fans Stranded - it could happen

The Birds open their season against the hated Cowboys, but SEPTA cuts could turn a bad loss into full-blown chaos …

Phillies Stoplight🚦: Trea Turner is scalding hot

On Pattison's Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo host a new episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦.
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