Sports ColumnistsOpinionMakai Lemon has all of the opportunity in the world. The Eagles need him to seize it. A.J. Brown's departure gives the Eagles' first-round draft choice an excellent opportunity to make Sean Mannion's new offense work.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionViolence against women in a Good Good ad stains slow responders: PGA Tour, Callaway, Golf Galaxy, Golf ChannelMarcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionAndy Dalton? Tanner McKee? Please. The Eagles lack a real backup quarterback. Unusual. Unsettling.Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionLane Kiffin, a former Eagles undrafted free agent, and a fitting episode for our times in college sportsDavid Murphy | Columnist OpinionHere’s 5 reasons to give the Phillies your heart again. What have you got to lose — besides your sanity? Marcus Hayes | Columnist AdvertisementOpinionThere’s one big reason to think that Andrew Painter’s transformation is for realThe rookie’s recent success has come in tandem with a fastball that is playing dramatically different from before his demotion.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionWins matter most for Phillies and Eagles, not Zack Wheeler’s and Jhoan Duran’s ERAs or Jalen Hurts’ QBRMax velo, walk rate, and passer rating are fine, but the only things that matter are W's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionBryson Stott’s historic tear and Zack Wheeler’s slump are among the key Phillies subplotsWheeler has struggled to locate his pitches, while Stott is powering the bottom-third of the lineup. Can the Phillies avoid overworking high-leverage bullpen arm Jonathan Bowlan?David Murphy | Columnist OpinionHe was the first Phillies pitcher to return from Tommy John surgery. He still wonders what might have been.Steve Ontiveros was off to a great start for the Phils in 1989. Then he felt the telltale pain in his arm.Mike Sielski | Columnist OpinionAlec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott address how Luis Arraez helped save the Phillies’ offenseThe Phillies have become a fun team to watch by adding a fun player in Arraez, whose presence in the lineup has impacted the hitters around him. Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionThe Eagles defense has immense upside, though questions about Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen lingerGiven the health questions about Greenard and uncertainty inherent in Woolen, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could need another few weeks of runway before his defense reaches its full stride.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionA.J. Brown and the Patriots vs. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles is the perfect rivalry for our hot-take ageWith the former teammates and friends set to work in opposing huddles this week, let's take a look at the tale of the tape. Mike Sielski | Columnist OpinionAlec Bohm, Philly’s latest scapegoat, nears the end of his run as a Phillie. Appreciate him.Like Tobias Harris, Andre Iguodala, and Shayne Gostisbehere, the city doesn't show Bohm nearly enough love. He's surging, but time is running short.Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionThe Phillies’ playoff chances are complicated by one of MLB’s toughest remaining schedulesThere’s a decent chance that this week ends up deciding the Phillies' fate.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionThe Jalen Hurts hate online is dumb, ‘Field of Dreams’ is overrated, and other thoughtsAlso, the amount of NFL and NBA games on or around Thanksgiving and Christmas is out of hand.Mike Sielski | Columnist OpinionMerion and Philly fans shine again with record-breaking crowds at the U.S. Amateur Attendance marks will be shattered as thousands flock to see the latest big event at a marquee course in the region that birthed the golf explosion in America more than a century ago. Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionChris DiJulia’s funeral celebrated an indomitable spirit ... and Philadelphia’s amazing basketball familyDiJulia was ever present at Philly games, and inspirational to all who knew him. There were more college basketball coaches at the funeral than there were at LeBron and Kobe’s high school games.Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionThe Sixers’ schedule release and the new challenge they face in a radically changing NBAThe gauntlet of Eastern Conference rivals the Sixers will face in their first week-and-a-half only underscores the time crunch they’ll face once they are on the court together in training camp.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionThe hazing at Cheltenham follows a pattern seen at other schools. The district missed its chance to stop it.In youth and high school athletics, certain patterns, even the worst kind, tend to repeat themselves, especially without proper oversight from the adults who are supposed to be in charge.Mike Sielski | Columnist OpinionBrothers in Christ, brothers in golf: Pa. stars from Liberty U. shine at U.S. AmateurJosh Ryan, a senior last semester, helped sophomore Michael Lugiano find God and find his game. They're teammates, and they're roommates, and they've made waves at Merion in the Am.Marcus Hayes | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
OpinionMakai Lemon has all of the opportunity in the world. The Eagles need him to seize it. A.J. Brown's departure gives the Eagles' first-round draft choice an excellent opportunity to make Sean Mannion's new offense work.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionMakai Lemon has all of the opportunity in the world. The Eagles need him to seize it. A.J. Brown's departure gives the Eagles' first-round draft choice an excellent opportunity to make Sean Mannion's new offense work.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionViolence against women in a Good Good ad stains slow responders: PGA Tour, Callaway, Golf Galaxy, Golf ChannelMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionViolence against women in a Good Good ad stains slow responders: PGA Tour, Callaway, Golf Galaxy, Golf ChannelMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionAndy Dalton? Tanner McKee? Please. The Eagles lack a real backup quarterback. Unusual. Unsettling.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionAndy Dalton? Tanner McKee? Please. The Eagles lack a real backup quarterback. Unusual. Unsettling.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionLane Kiffin, a former Eagles undrafted free agent, and a fitting episode for our times in college sportsDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionLane Kiffin, a former Eagles undrafted free agent, and a fitting episode for our times in college sportsDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionHere’s 5 reasons to give the Phillies your heart again. What have you got to lose — besides your sanity? Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionHere’s 5 reasons to give the Phillies your heart again. What have you got to lose — besides your sanity? Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThere’s one big reason to think that Andrew Painter’s transformation is for realThe rookie’s recent success has come in tandem with a fastball that is playing dramatically different from before his demotion.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThere’s one big reason to think that Andrew Painter’s transformation is for realThe rookie’s recent success has come in tandem with a fastball that is playing dramatically different from before his demotion.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionWins matter most for Phillies and Eagles, not Zack Wheeler’s and Jhoan Duran’s ERAs or Jalen Hurts’ QBRMax velo, walk rate, and passer rating are fine, but the only things that matter are W's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionWins matter most for Phillies and Eagles, not Zack Wheeler’s and Jhoan Duran’s ERAs or Jalen Hurts’ QBRMax velo, walk rate, and passer rating are fine, but the only things that matter are W's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionBryson Stott’s historic tear and Zack Wheeler’s slump are among the key Phillies subplotsWheeler has struggled to locate his pitches, while Stott is powering the bottom-third of the lineup. Can the Phillies avoid overworking high-leverage bullpen arm Jonathan Bowlan?David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionBryson Stott’s historic tear and Zack Wheeler’s slump are among the key Phillies subplotsWheeler has struggled to locate his pitches, while Stott is powering the bottom-third of the lineup. Can the Phillies avoid overworking high-leverage bullpen arm Jonathan Bowlan?David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionHe was the first Phillies pitcher to return from Tommy John surgery. He still wonders what might have been.Steve Ontiveros was off to a great start for the Phils in 1989. Then he felt the telltale pain in his arm.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionHe was the first Phillies pitcher to return from Tommy John surgery. He still wonders what might have been.Steve Ontiveros was off to a great start for the Phils in 1989. Then he felt the telltale pain in his arm.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionAlec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott address how Luis Arraez helped save the Phillies’ offenseThe Phillies have become a fun team to watch by adding a fun player in Arraez, whose presence in the lineup has impacted the hitters around him. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionAlec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott address how Luis Arraez helped save the Phillies’ offenseThe Phillies have become a fun team to watch by adding a fun player in Arraez, whose presence in the lineup has impacted the hitters around him. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThe Eagles defense has immense upside, though questions about Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen lingerGiven the health questions about Greenard and uncertainty inherent in Woolen, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could need another few weeks of runway before his defense reaches its full stride.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe Eagles defense has immense upside, though questions about Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen lingerGiven the health questions about Greenard and uncertainty inherent in Woolen, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could need another few weeks of runway before his defense reaches its full stride.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionA.J. Brown and the Patriots vs. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles is the perfect rivalry for our hot-take ageWith the former teammates and friends set to work in opposing huddles this week, let's take a look at the tale of the tape. Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionA.J. Brown and the Patriots vs. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles is the perfect rivalry for our hot-take ageWith the former teammates and friends set to work in opposing huddles this week, let's take a look at the tale of the tape. Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionAlec Bohm, Philly’s latest scapegoat, nears the end of his run as a Phillie. Appreciate him.Like Tobias Harris, Andre Iguodala, and Shayne Gostisbehere, the city doesn't show Bohm nearly enough love. He's surging, but time is running short.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionAlec Bohm, Philly’s latest scapegoat, nears the end of his run as a Phillie. Appreciate him.Like Tobias Harris, Andre Iguodala, and Shayne Gostisbehere, the city doesn't show Bohm nearly enough love. He's surging, but time is running short.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThe Phillies’ playoff chances are complicated by one of MLB’s toughest remaining schedulesThere’s a decent chance that this week ends up deciding the Phillies' fate.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe Phillies’ playoff chances are complicated by one of MLB’s toughest remaining schedulesThere’s a decent chance that this week ends up deciding the Phillies' fate.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe Jalen Hurts hate online is dumb, ‘Field of Dreams’ is overrated, and other thoughtsAlso, the amount of NFL and NBA games on or around Thanksgiving and Christmas is out of hand.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionThe Jalen Hurts hate online is dumb, ‘Field of Dreams’ is overrated, and other thoughtsAlso, the amount of NFL and NBA games on or around Thanksgiving and Christmas is out of hand.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionMerion and Philly fans shine again with record-breaking crowds at the U.S. Amateur Attendance marks will be shattered as thousands flock to see the latest big event at a marquee course in the region that birthed the golf explosion in America more than a century ago. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionMerion and Philly fans shine again with record-breaking crowds at the U.S. Amateur Attendance marks will be shattered as thousands flock to see the latest big event at a marquee course in the region that birthed the golf explosion in America more than a century ago. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionChris DiJulia’s funeral celebrated an indomitable spirit ... and Philadelphia’s amazing basketball familyDiJulia was ever present at Philly games, and inspirational to all who knew him. There were more college basketball coaches at the funeral than there were at LeBron and Kobe’s high school games.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionChris DiJulia’s funeral celebrated an indomitable spirit ... and Philadelphia’s amazing basketball familyDiJulia was ever present at Philly games, and inspirational to all who knew him. There were more college basketball coaches at the funeral than there were at LeBron and Kobe’s high school games.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThe Sixers’ schedule release and the new challenge they face in a radically changing NBAThe gauntlet of Eastern Conference rivals the Sixers will face in their first week-and-a-half only underscores the time crunch they’ll face once they are on the court together in training camp.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe Sixers’ schedule release and the new challenge they face in a radically changing NBAThe gauntlet of Eastern Conference rivals the Sixers will face in their first week-and-a-half only underscores the time crunch they’ll face once they are on the court together in training camp.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe hazing at Cheltenham follows a pattern seen at other schools. The district missed its chance to stop it.In youth and high school athletics, certain patterns, even the worst kind, tend to repeat themselves, especially without proper oversight from the adults who are supposed to be in charge.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionThe hazing at Cheltenham follows a pattern seen at other schools. The district missed its chance to stop it.In youth and high school athletics, certain patterns, even the worst kind, tend to repeat themselves, especially without proper oversight from the adults who are supposed to be in charge.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionBrothers in Christ, brothers in golf: Pa. stars from Liberty U. shine at U.S. AmateurJosh Ryan, a senior last semester, helped sophomore Michael Lugiano find God and find his game. They're teammates, and they're roommates, and they've made waves at Merion in the Am.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionBrothers in Christ, brothers in golf: Pa. stars from Liberty U. shine at U.S. AmateurJosh Ryan, a senior last semester, helped sophomore Michael Lugiano find God and find his game. They're teammates, and they're roommates, and they've made waves at Merion in the Am.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
