The Giants lost by winning. A rare victory — 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday — knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No.…
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Nick Sirianni, Eagles pursuing ‘bigger goals’ after beating Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his…
Eagles Notebook: Birds, ‘Boys are teams on different trajectories
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Despite an opportunity for the Eagles to clinch the NFC East by beating their most hated rival, much of the first quarter against…
Saquon Barkley rushes past 2,000 yards, but record pursuit may hit hurdle
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Entering the regular season’s next-to-last game Sunday against Dallas, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 1,838 rushing yards and needed 268 to break…
Dallas’ Dak Prescott not a very happy spectator
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Dak Prescott had seen enough. Gear packed in his carry-on, “Girl Dad” baseball cap firmly tugged down on his forehead, the would-be Cowboys…
Eagles QB Kenny Pickett predicts he’ll be ‘good’ enough to play Sunday against Giants
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — If Kenny Pickett proved anything Sunday, it’s that the previously seldom seen Eagles backup quarterback is gifted enough to take on the challenging…
Penn State notes: James Franklin names Nick Saban as potential commissioner
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin has long campaigned for college football to have a commissioner oversee the sport because of NIL and…
Noah Cates scores in fifth straight game as Flyers beat Ducks
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Noah Cates extended his goal-scoring streak to five games, Morgan Frost scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the…
Ranking the top 10 plays of Penn State’s football season so far
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
These are arguably the top 10 Penn State plays of this season going into the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State Tuesday night in…
Penn State’s Dominic DeLuca earns respect with his attitude, clutch plays
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
It’s clear how much admiration that his Penn State coaches and teammates carry for Dominic DeLuca. Defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas said DeLuca exemplifies the resilience…
EAGLES NOTEBOOK: Birds not overlooking Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, as expected, will be out against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with a concussion. Less expected would be the…
NBA fines 76ers’ Joel Embiid $75,000 for obscene gestures vs. Boston
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
NEW YORK — Sixers center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of a…
On Football: Nick Sirianni’s success often overshadowed by self-inflicted distractions
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
By Rob Maaddi Nick Sirianni has the highest winning percentage among active NFL coaches and the fifth-best in NFL history. He should be lauded for…
Jalen Hurts (concussion) officially ruled out for Eagles against Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, forcing the Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback.…
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as football coach at Delaware State
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
DOVER, Del. — Former Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the…
Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to 1-year deal worth $15 million
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers signed former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, one-year contract on Friday. The two-time All-Star…