PHILADELPHIA — Vic Fangio didn’t mince words: “I didn’t coach them up well enough. My calls weren’t good enough,” the Eagles’ defensive coordinator said about…
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What to know about President Trump’s threat to take World Cup matches from Boston
By The Citizen on October 16, 2025
By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in…
Comeback at Kennett is fifth straight for Downingtown West
By The Citizen on October 15, 2025
KENNETT SQUARE – Already safely into the district playoffs, the Downingtown West boys’ soccer squad needed Wednesday’s regular season finale at Kennett for a number…
Flyers: Documentary about Pelle Lindbergh tragedy tells the whole truth
By The Citizen on October 15, 2025
It’s coming up on 40 years since the tragedy took place, yet the memories remain fresh for those who lived through it, around it or…
Conestoga has momentum heading into district tournament
By The Citizen on October 14, 2025
TREDYFFRIN – When the Conestoga boys’ soccer squad is really good – and let’s face it, the Pioneers usually are – head coach Dave Zimmerman’s…
Patullo in spotlight as Eagles search for fixes
By The Citizen on October 14, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Patullo says he isn’t fazed by the heat of the bright lights. In his first season as offensive coordinator, the longtime assistant…
Sixers Notebook: ‘Some chance’ Joel Embiid can play preseason finale
By The Citizen on October 14, 2025
CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid pulled a pleasant surprise on Sunday by taking part in the 76ers’ annual Blue X White scrimmage in Wilmington. It would…
DLN Roundup: Oxford edges Downingtown East in OT
By The Citizen on October 14, 2025
In Ches-Mont boys’ soccer action Monday evening, Oxford blanked Downingtown East 1-0 in overtime. Josimar Acuna scored the golden goal shortly into OT to secure…
Despite big corner discrepancy, Pats blank Golden Knights
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
WESTTOWN – The head coaching position may have changed, but the Great Valley boys’ soccer program is still a force to be reckoned with. Longtime…
Couturier’s two goals power Flyers over Panthers in home-opener
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – It’s safe to say that a season ago, Monday night’s winning goal by the Flyers probably wouldn’t have happened. For one thing, captain…
Who will be the next Penn State coach? 6 possible candidates to replace James Franklin
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
With the firing of James Franklin as Penn State head football coach, attention now turns to: Who’s next? The expectations for the job are high,…
Penn State fires James Franklin as head football coach [updated]
By The Citizen on October 12, 2025
Penn State fired James Franklin as its head football coach Sunday following back-to-back losses to heavy underdogs UCLA and Northwestern. Director of athletics Pat Kraft…
James Franklin’s shelf life at Penn State reached its expiration date [opinion]
By The Citizen on October 12, 2025
UPDATE: Penn State fires James Franklin as head football coach The dejected look on James Franklin’s face was telling Saturday night, as were the looks…
Penn State report card vs. Northwestern
By The Citizen on October 12, 2025
STATE COLLEGE – Grading the Penn State football team on its 22-21 loss to Northwestern Saturday at Beaver Stadium: Quarterbacks D: Drew Allar’s biggest mistake…
Downingtown West gets revenge over Bishop Shanahan with strong second half
By The Citizen on October 12, 2025
DOWNINGTOWN — In the parthenon of great local football rivalries, Downingtown West vs. Bishop Shanahan can sometimes not get the attention it deserves. But it…
Penn State Notebook: Northwestern runs over Nittany Lions defense
By The Citizen on October 11, 2025
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State’s once impenetrable rushing defense has been porous the last two games. The Nittany Lions couldn’t stop Northwestern’s ground attack on…