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The Eagles have their initial 53. Here is what actually stands out
Four quarterbacks, a deep defensive-back room, and several flexible position groups show how Philadelphia wants to protect itself through a long season.
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A two-inch adjustment gave Zack Wheeler a better path into September
One strong start does not erase a difficult stretch, but the Phillies found a concrete mechanical clue—and the timing could matter in the postseason chase.
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Philly’s Cycling Classic returned—and delivered two sprint finishes
Chiara Consonni and Tim Torn Teutenberg won the revived races after professional cycling’s decade-long absence from the city.
Football
Former Eagle Miles Sanders faces DUI charge tied to June arrest
Court records cited by Pittsburgh-area news outlets show Sanders was arrested June 8 in Churchill Borough. His attorney says the case has not reached a preliminary hearing.
Football
Five Eagles roster questions that make the preseason finale matter
The final score is secondary. Friday night is about roles, depth, and the last evidence coaches will weigh before roster cuts.
Baseball
Why the Phillies' small-ball surge looks built for meaningful games
A seven-game winning streak powered without constant home runs offers a useful October lesson: pressure can be created one base at a time.
Hockey
The Flyers' next step depends on turning promise into reliable minutes
After ending the playoff drought, Philadelphia enters the new season with a higher bar and a prospect group that cannot be rushed—or ignored.