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It's kind of a cornucopia, to be honest. It starts with Maxey, who is this city's most universally adored athlete for many reasons.
I'm most thankful for Tyrese Maxey this Thanksgiving | Marcus Hayes
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November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It's kind of a cornucopia, to be honest. It starts with Maxey, who is this city's most universally adored athlete for many reasons.
The sophomore is known for her sharpshooting abilities but had to wait for an opportunity in the Owls’ rotation. Now she has become a valuable option off the bench: “She’s going to keep progressing.”
Temple’s Drew Alexander is emerging as a three-point shooter off the bench
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November 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The sophomore is known for her sharpshooting abilities but had to wait for an opportunity in the Owls’ rotation. Now she has become a valuable option off the bench: “She’s going to keep progressing.”
The Bears travel to the Linc as one of the NFL's hottest teams. Can the Eagles' struggling offense and ailing defense cool them off?
Jeff McLane’s keys to Eagles vs. Bears in Week 13: What you need to know and a prediction
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November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Bears travel to the Linc as one of the NFL's hottest teams. Can the Eagles' struggling offense and ailing defense cool them off?
Despite numerous colleges giving him attention, Taylor opted to not play football beyond Thursday, where he’ll have one more chance to break the Delaware County all-time rushing record.
For Haverford High’s Liam Taylor, playing on Thanksgiving is his last hurrah on the gridiron
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November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Despite numerous colleges giving him attention, Taylor opted to not play football beyond Thursday, where he’ll have one more chance to break the Delaware County all-time rushing record.
“This is a heavyweight matchup,” said Bears safety and Philadelphia native Kevin Byard as Chicago prepares to travel to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Eagles on Black Friday.
How Bears hope to turn Eagles fans ‘against their own team,’ why Vic Fangio is ‘the Godfather,’ and more from Chicago
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“This is a heavyweight matchup,” said Bears safety and Philadelphia native Kevin Byard as Chicago prepares to travel to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Eagles on Black Friday.
The team said he suffered a strained adductor muscle during a loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Watford is averaging 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
Sixers’ Trendon Watford out at least two weeks with thigh injury
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November 27, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The team said he suffered a strained adductor muscle during a loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Watford is averaging 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
The Union picked up Tai Baribo's 2026 contract options and both of Olwethu Makhanya's future options. They also signed Indiana Vassilev to a new deal.
As the Union announce end-of-year roster moves, they haven’t closed the door to Mikael Uhre yet
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November 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The Union picked up Tai Baribo's 2026 contract options and both of Olwethu Makhanya's future options. They also signed Indiana Vassilev to a new deal.
Foerster, scored the go-ahead goal with 45.2 seconds left in regulation, and Couturier added an insurance goal with 24 seconds left. The Flyers have now won three of their past four games.
Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier score in the final minute in Flyers’ 4-2 road win over Panthers
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November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Foerster, scored the go-ahead goal with 45.2 seconds left in regulation, and Couturier added an insurance goal with 24 seconds left. The Flyers have now won three of their past four games.
The Eagles enter Week 13 with an 8–3 record, holding first place in the NFC East and remaining among the conference’s top contenders. They’re looking to rebound after last week’s disappointing loss to
Gameday Central: Eagles vs Bears
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November 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Eagles enter Week 13 with an 8–3 record, holding first place in the NFC East and remaining among the conference’s top contenders. They’re looking to rebound after last week’s disappointing loss to
The "New Heights" crew will be on hand for Friday's game against the Bears — and the pregame party will feature a unique "athletic" competition.
‘New Heights’ to host ‘belly bucking’ Black Friday tailgate; plus, why Jason Kelce remains confident in Eagles
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November 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The "New Heights" crew will be on hand for Friday's game against the Bears — and the pregame party will feature a unique "athletic" competition.
From Super Bowl triumph to personal tragedy, Byron Young keeps father’s memory close.
unCovering the Birds: Byron Young’s emotional season
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November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
From Super Bowl triumph to personal tragedy, Byron Young keeps father’s memory close.
With Duke Brennan sidelined with a right ankle sprain, coach Kevin Willard had to play more of a small-ball lineup — “Something that we’re still not very good at” — in an 89-75 win on Tuesday.
Villanova beats Old Dominion despite first-half struggles, extends winning streak to five games
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November 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
With Duke Brennan sidelined with a right ankle sprain, coach Kevin Willard had to play more of a small-ball lineup — “Something that we’re still not very good at” — in an 89-75 win on Tuesday.
The Sixers played Tuesday without Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Adem Bona in a blowout loss to the Orlando Magic.
The Sixers experienced a flashback to last season’s injury misery. They hope reinforcements are on the way.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The Sixers played Tuesday without Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Adem Bona in a blowout loss to the Orlando Magic.
We asked for questions, and you answered. Here's the latest on rebuilding vs. winning, Christian Kyrou, and what's next for Grebenkin.
Flyers mailbag: Is Rick Tocchet compromising the future for short-term success? What’s going on with Nikita Grebenkin?
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November 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
We asked for questions, and you answered. Here's the latest on rebuilding vs. winning, Christian Kyrou, and what's next for Grebenkin.
Something for the Eagles to be thankful for: Nobody else in the NFC is great, either. Here is a look at all of the teams that stand in their way. Do not worry about the Bears.
Ranking the Eagles’ road to the Super Bowl, from contenders to pretenders | David Murphy
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November 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Something for the Eagles to be thankful for: Nobody else in the NFC is great, either. Here is a look at all of the teams that stand in their way. Do not worry about the Bears.
Union’s playoff run ended early despite a successful season winning the Supporters’ Shield. How will the team reshape its roster and build on its forward momentum?
Which Union Players Should Stay or Go? Swipe and Decide.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Union’s playoff run ended early despite a successful season winning the Supporters’ Shield. How will the team reshape its roster and build on its forward momentum?
The two Philly high schools say it's the oldest public high school football rivalry in the nation. But it has fallen on hard times. How long can it last?
Rivals Northeast and Central believe their Thanksgiving football game, like the game’s trophy, is worth saving
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The two Philly high schools say it's the oldest public high school football rivalry in the nation. But it has fallen on hard times. How long can it last?
Northeast and Central keep a Thanksgiving tradition alive. Also, we revisit the rough-and-tumble times of the Eagles' Bucko Kilroy.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Northeast and Central keep a Thanksgiving tradition alive. Also, we revisit the rough-and-tumble times of the Eagles' Bucko Kilroy.
Kilroy will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame on Friday. A ferocious two-way lineman in the 1940s and '50s, he spent 64 years in the NFL as a player, coach, scout, and front-office executive.
Bucko Kilroy was once called the NFL’s dirtiest player. He became much more than that in a six-decade career.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Kilroy will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame on Friday. A ferocious two-way lineman in the 1940s and '50s, he spent 64 years in the NFL as a player, coach, scout, and front-office executive.
The 22-year-old Grebenkin, who has played in just 12 of 21 games this season and has sat out the past three, has a chance to show coach Rick Tocchet he can be trusted against the Florida Panthers.
Nikita Grebenkin hopes to make his return to the Flyers lineup a permanent one
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The 22-year-old Grebenkin, who has played in just 12 of 21 games this season and has sat out the past three, has a chance to show coach Rick Tocchet he can be trusted against the Florida Panthers.
It has not been the same kind of season for Barkley. Here are the statistical realities behind the downturn.
These numbers show Saquon Barkley’s drop-off from his historic 2024 season with the Eagles
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November 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It has not been the same kind of season for Barkley. Here are the statistical realities behind the downturn.
Jackson and safety Reed Blankenship (thigh) left the loss to Dallas with injuries, but both are expected to play Friday. Jackson says he is fine after a concussion scare.
The Eagles’ secondary is healing quickly. Adoree’ Jackson is set to return against the Bears.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Jackson and safety Reed Blankenship (thigh) left the loss to Dallas with injuries, but both are expected to play Friday. Jackson says he is fine after a concussion scare.
Watford had eight points, one rebound, and an assist in 11 minutes against Orlando and will not return, the team announced.
Sixers’ Trendon Watford leaves Magic game with left adductor strain
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November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Watford had eight points, one rebound, and an assist in 11 minutes against Orlando and will not return, the team announced.
The latest news on Joel Embiid's status and a look back through his prior injury record
Is Joel Embiid injured? We’re tracking his current status and injury history.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The latest news on Joel Embiid's status and a look back through his prior injury record
With Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Adem Bona all sidelined on Tuesday, Trendon Watford's left adductor strain added to a long list of injuries for the Sixers.
Sixers takeaways: Mounting injuries, poor defense, and more from blowout loss to the Magic
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November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
With Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Adem Bona all sidelined on Tuesday, Trendon Watford's left adductor strain added to a long list of injuries for the Sixers.