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Eagles Lineman Makes Early Exit From Second Preseason Game With Concerning Injury
The Philadelphia Eagles did a great job escaping the injury bug in their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens last week. Unfortunately, the Eagles didn’t have the same luck in their second preseason contest Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Second-year offensive lineman Tyler Steen suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Nick Sirianni continues sitting starters in preseason after second thoughts last year
Last season, after the Eagles’ offense looked sluggish in Week One, head coach Nick Sirianni said he would reconsider his practice of sitting his starters during the preseason, and consider giving preseason snaps to key players like quarterback Jalen Hurts. But that hasn’t happened. Hurts has not played...
Key Takeaways From Eagles Joint Practices With Patriots
Training Camp Continues As The Birds And The Patriots Meet This Week. What Are The Top Takeaways From The Eagles Joint Practices With The Team?. The Eagles joint practices kicked off this week against the Patriots. This is an interesting time in the offseason as teams start to test their metal against other rosters for the first time in the new season. The work put in this week culminates in a preseason matchup tonight at 7 p.m.
Turner's bases-loaded single in the 9th gives NL East-leading Phillies a 3-2 win over Nationals
PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single to the base of the wall over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night after the Nationals tied the game with two runs in the top of the inning. Turner finished with three singles and a double, and Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto also drove in runs for Philadelphia, which won its third straight and steadied itself after losing 16 of 23 games after the All-Star break. Kyle Finnegan took the loss for Washington, which has lost four of five and fell 17 ½ games behind the Phillies in the division.
Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Philadelphia hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning and the driver fled the scene, Philadelphia police said.Now officers are looking for a gray pickup and trying to get surveillance footage that could provide a better description of the vehicle.Police responded to the fatal hit-and-run call around 3:30 a.m. on Front Street above Hunting Park Avenue.Fire department paramedics and police officers found a 24-year-old woman, later identified as Tahtiana Diggs, in the street with chest injuries. CPR was administered on the scene before the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she...
Phillies play the Nationals after Wilson hit for the cycle
Washington Nationals (55-67, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (71-50, first in the NL East) PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (2-12, 5.98 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (11-6, 3.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 138 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Phillies -278, Nationals +222; over/under is 9 runs.
30 Seconds to Mars: Seasons Tour in Camden [Photos + Setlist]
Thirty Seconds to Mars brought their Seasons Tour through Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ on Wednesday night. Poppy, Kenny Hoopla and AFI were also on the bill. The Leto brothers and their band are touring in support of their latest album It’s The End of the World But It’s A Beautiful Day that came out in September of 2023. Frontman Jared Leto rallied the crowd throughout the set, and his brother and drummer Shannon took the lead on a song called “Remedy” off of the AMERICA album.
Philadelphia Folk Festival is back in 2024: Your guide to music, tickets
After a one-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back in 2024 with a local music icon headlining the weekend of music and vibes. Music legend John Oates is set to headline Saturday night of the festival, which runs from Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 to Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Here's...
Carlos Ruiz throws first pitch to kick off Phillies Alumni Weekend
The Phillies kicked off Alumni Weekend at Citizen's Bank Park Friday night.A lot of fan-favorite players attended the game, some even made an appearance on the field."One of those things when you're approaching CBP, it's ingrained in me, ingrained in all of us, to get that feeling of excitement," said Brad Lidge.Fans erupted from the stands as Carlos "Chooch" Ruiz took his first steps onto the field.He was recognized as one of two catchers in MLB history to catch four no-hitters.Ruiz spoke with media through a translator and said every time he steps back on the field it brings back special memories.He opened the game by throwing a pitch to Lidge. The duo will forever be a part of Phillies history.Fans will never forget Harry Kalas' call as Lidge threw the final out to Ruiz to win the 2008 World Series.Chooch admitted he didn't know Lidge was going to be behind home plate Friday night, calling Philadelphia his second home."The team they had right there -- unstoppable, unbelievable," said Andre Scott of Cherry Hill.Fans of course reminisced on the impact the 2008 World Series champions team had on them and the city.Alumni weekend continues Saturday and Sunday at the Bank.
Asking Eric: Volunteer looks good in public, acts horribly in private
Dear Eric: The manager at my place of work volunteers with a group that’s not related to our work. The volunteer group works with the court system to help women in recovery from substance abuse access community resources. My co-workers and I hear our manager interact with other group...
Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think Joel Embiid will ever take the next step: “It’s too easy for him”
Gilbert Arenas suggests Joel Embiid's immense talent may be hindered by a lack of dedication, questioning if Embiid can match Nikola Jokic's postseason success.
The 13-Game stretch that will make or break the 76ers season
Weeks after the Philadelphia 76ers went through a pretty significant roster turnover in free agency, their full 82-game slate for the 2024-25 regular season has finally been released. As the case is with all teams, fans now have an initial idea about how the team could fare in the upcoming campaign, taking into account the easier and harder stretches of the schedule.
Olympian gets a hero's welcome during homecoming in Bridgeport, Pa.
The summer Olympics in Paris may be over, but the celebrations continue!In fact, the town of Bridgeport in Montgomery County paid special tribute to one of our local Olympians.Ariana Ramsey won a bronze medal for women's rugby.Action News photojournalist Dave Edwards was there for her big homecoming.
Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, August 16, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Philadelphia Phillies (71-50) will look to Weston Wilson, who hit for the cycle in his last game, to lead them in a...
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