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Senators hand Flyers fifth straight loss — 1dCarter Yakemchuk’s late power-play goal lifted Ottawa to a 2-1 home win over Philadelphia, handing the Flyers their fifth straight loss to open the season. Matvei Michkov scored Philadelphia’s lone goal, while Linus Ullmark made 29 saves for the Senators.

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Lane Johnson Retirement Draws Backlash Over ESPN Remarks — 2dPhiladelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement midway through his 14th NFL season, saying he needs to prioritize his mental health and family. A five-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Johnson spent his entire career with Philadelphia and is regarded as one of the greatest players at his position.

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Viral meme shows Philadelphia mayor wearing hijab at school — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Ends His Season — 3dSixers 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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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — 3dThe 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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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.

Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — 2dWestbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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Philadelphia Eagles defenseSports — Sep 27, 2026

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Report: Cora Declines Phillies’ 2027 Job — 3dAlex 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 — 2dThe 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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Lightning expected to host winless Flyers — 4dTampa 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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Eagles Place Tank Bigsby on Injured Reserve — 3dEagles running back Tank Bigsby will undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss about six weeks, likely landing on injured reserve. Saquon Barkley also left Sunday’s loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury, leaving Philadelphia’s backfield depth uncertain ahead of its game against Jacksonville.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — 3dLeBron 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.

Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines, $100,000Business — 3dTrenton police say an 11-month investigation led to the seizure of more than 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from roughly 30 businesses. Philadelphia resident Harry Almonte was arrested and charged in New Jersey with gambling and money-laundering offenses; authorities also reported finding guns and marijuana at his home, leading to separate potential charges in Pennsylvania.

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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 — 5dThe 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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New hubs target youth, health, digital, business needsBusiness — 3dNew community hubs are opening to expand access to resources and opportunity: Barrie’s youth space will be shaped by young people, Zhob’s IT center will offer digital skills training, West Hollywood’s pilot will provide free health and harm-reduction supplies, and Grand Rapids’ Latino hub will support businesses and workforce development. Philadelphia’s planned creative hub is also intended to bring artists, residents and small businesses together.

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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.

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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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — 6dThe 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.

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.

Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2Sports — 4dFantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.

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Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — Oct 1, 2026The 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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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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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 6dChris 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.