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Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Ends His Season — 1dSixers center Ariel Hukporti left Philadelphia’s preseason win over the Knicks after a non-contact right-leg injury, raising concern about a possible Achilles injury; imaging was planned, and no confirmed diagnosis was provided in the reports. His absence would deepen Philadelphia’s center shortage, with Adem Bona, Tacko Fall and Dominick Barlow also sidelined by injuries.

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Viral meme shows Philadelphia mayor wearing hijab at school — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — 1dThe Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.

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Report: Cora Declines Phillies’ 2027 Job — 2dAlex Cora has declined the Phillies’ offer to manage in 2027, telling team president Dave Dombrowski he plans to take the season off. Philadelphia has not decided who will manage the team, leaving interim skipper Don Mattingly’s future uncertain.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 1dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Philadelphia Eagles defenseSports — Sep 27, 2026

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Lightning expected to host winless Flyers — 3dTampa Bay is favored at home against a Philadelphia team still seeking its first win after three losses, including two in overtime. The Flyers have struggled to generate offense and have been heavily outshot, while the Lightning are coming off a home victory.

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — 2dLeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 4-2 — Sep 24, 2026The Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 4-2 for their sixth consecutive win, with Milan Iloski scoring a hat trick and Indiana Vassilev adding a goal and two assists. Orlando’s late rally fell short as Philadelphia strengthened its position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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Hurricanes beat Canadiens, Flyers in separate games — 3dThe Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal’s home opener, with Taylor Hall scoring twice in a high-scoring win. Carolina had also defeated Philadelphia 3-2 in overtime, as Sebastian Aho scored twice and assisted on Shayne Gostisbehere’s power-play winner.

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FAA Ground Stops Newark, Philadelphia, Teterboro Flights — Sep 21, 2026FAA ground-stopped Newark, Philadelphia and Teterboro on Sept. 21, 2026 after a Philadelphia TRACON circuit failed and its fiber backup broke; Flightradar24 logged 92 Newark cancellations and nearly 70 diversions.

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Rachel Meyers Aging infrastructure at these facilities is bound to cause more problems. Investing in modern systems should be a priority.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — 4dThe Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.

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Marcus Bell Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.

Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — Sep 29, 2026In his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

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NFL to DHS: Take Down Dawkins Post — Sep 29, 2026The NFL hasn’t taken kindly to the Department of Homeland Security using a montage of former Philadelphia Eagles star Brian Dawkins’ hard-hitting tackles hinting they are akin to f… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The NFL has every right to control how their players' highlights get used by other agencies.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — 6dThe Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 5dChris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Penguins Tie Flyers Shutout Mark, Set Road Record — 6dThe Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 7-0 road shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers. Nick Robertson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin and three others also scored, and Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots; the victory reportedly set an NHL record for the largest road shutout in a season opener.

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Philadelphia Marks Coltrane Centennial With Citywide Events — Sep 20, 2026Jazz legend John Coltrane would have turned 100 this week, prompting a worldwide wave of tributes—from Philadelphia’s John Coltrane Day and citywide concerts to multi-site commemorations and screenings in cities across the U.S.—honoring his impact on jazz and spirituality. The celebrations spotlight Coltrane’s North Carolina roots, Philadelphia years, and lasting legacy as a transformative innovator; multiple outlets and institutions are hosting events, exhibitions, and broadcasts to mark centennial.

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Eagles Host Rams as Puka Nacua Returns — Sep 30, 2026The Eagles’ defense faces significant concerns ahead of its matchup with the Rams: linebacker Zack Baun is in concussion protocol, defensive tackle Jalen Carter is playing through a wrist fracture, and the team is still rotating struggling safeties. Los Angeles expects star receiver Puka Nacua to return, adding to the challenge for Philadelphia.

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Five Urns, Millions of Images Found in Philadelphia Missing Women Probe — Sep 17, 2026Philadelphia police have uncovered images of seven missing women while reviewing more than 1 million files seized from a home in the city that also contained five urns believed to… — by Andrew Powell

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Eagles-Bears Matchup Set Amid Chicago QB Uncertainty — Sep 28, 2026The Bears head into their matchup with Philadelphia after a 9-3 loss and without quarterback Caleb Williams, leaving their offense facing another difficult test. The Eagles have allowed few passing yards, but their secondary has struggled to produce turnovers and their safeties have missed tackles, giving Chicago an area to target.

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Chris Dalton Bears without Williams are in for a grind, but if their backs can make the Eagles safeties miss more, it could stay closer than expected.

Jonathan Greenard Active for Eagles Debut — Sep 26, 2026Jonathan Greenard is expected to make his Philadelphia Eagles debut against the Chicago Bears after missing training camp and the first two games with a pectoral injury. The team is likely to limit his snaps as he returns, adding a proven pass rusher to the rotation while managing his workload.

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Eagles Sign Former Pro Bowl Cornerback Kenny Moore — Sep 22, 2026The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Kenny Moore II to their practice squad on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, adding a former Pro Bowl cornerback with extensive Colts tenure to bolster the secondary. The 31-year-old nickel specialist is known for his coverage, run support, and versatility in Vic Fangio's system, giving Philadelphia veteran depth as it pursues another championship run.

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Jared Kim This adds useful depth for the secondary but probably won't change their playoff odds much.

Eagles Suffer First 20-Point Loss in Three Years — Sep 26, 2026Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has voiced strong confidence in Jalen Hurts, praising his toughness and leadership under the pressure of Philadelphia’s quarterback role. The team’s 27-7 loss to Chicago, in which its offense managed only one touchdown, underscored the challenges facing the Eagles amid a difficult start.

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