PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Suns ended a…
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Amid ‘really good room,’ no word on Hurts’ status for the Pack
By The Citizen on January 6, 2025
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, in typical fashion, provided no clarity on Jalen Hurts’ status for Sunday’s Wild Card matchup against Green Bay. Sirianni offered…
Happy to be home, 76ers take positives from long road trip
By The Citizen on January 6, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — In all the hand-wringing and load managing of October, the start of January always loomed large for the Philadelphia 76ers. It might not…
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly’s OT goal takes down the Flyers
By The Citizen on January 5, 2025
TORONTO — Morgan Rielly scored 2:25 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over…
No. 3 Eagles QB Tanner McKee turns in another encouraging performance against Giants
By The Citizen on January 5, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — “It’s been a while since I’ve done this,” Eagles third-string quarterback Tanner McKee joked as he settled in behind the podium for his…
Eagles’ Jahan Dotson finally catches on in last regular season game
By The Citizen on January 5, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Jahan Dotson knew how most everyone felt about this game against the Giants, saw it in the way almost all of his Eagles…
Joel Embiid powers 76ers to blowout win over short-handed Nets
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
NEW YORK — Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey added…
Big 5 Basketball: Eric Dixon scores 25 as Villanova routs DePaul
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA — Eric Dixon scored 25 points Saturday in Villanova’s 100-56 win against DePaul at the Pavilion.. Dixon added five rebounds…
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish. But that will happen…
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman hope they can inspire more change [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Three years ago, James Franklin made it clear that change needed to happen when it came to the paucity of Black head coaches in major…
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 3
By The Citizen on January 3, 2025
Pennsylvania high school girls and boys basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 3. GIRLS Academy Park 51, Norristown 35 Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 51,…
Tanner McKee likely to get first NFL start at quarterback for Eagles
By The Citizen on January 3, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Just a week before the playoffs begin, the Eagles could be down to their third-string quarterback. Jalen Hurts was still in concussion protocol…
As week drags on, concussed Jalen Hurts still inactive
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly lost in the shuffle around the Eagles’ decision to sit Saquon Barkley against the Giants was the fact that quarterback Jalen Hurts…
All-State Football Team: 11 Berks players earn recognition
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
Eleven Berks County football players have earned statewide recognition for the 2024 season, as recognized by the Pennsylvania Football Writers. Schuylkill Valley led the way…
Nick Sirianni, Eagles in wait and see mode approaching not-so-grand finale
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
If you were seeking answers of substance to all things Eagles approaching their regular season finale, Nick Sirianni was on hand to avoid them Monday.…
Wyomissing grad J’ven Williams stays patient as he waits for his 1st Penn State start
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Former Wyomissing star J’ven Williams remains optimistic and patient as he continues trying to crack the starting lineup in Penn State’s offensive…