PHILADELPHIA — Four days after banging his head on the turf in Washington, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was nowhere to be found Thursday at NovaCare…
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On verge of division title, QB questions loom for Eagles
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts may sit out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion.…
Penn State notes: Nittany Lions to see old friend at Fiesta Bowl
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
If Vega Ioane gets a chance to see Stacy Collins at the Fiesta Bowl, he wants to thank him again. Ioane might never have found…
Annual Reading Hot Stovers Banquet is Jan. 16
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
The 63rd annual Reading Hot Stovers Banquet is Thursday, Jan. 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading. The event starts at 5 p.m. with…
Joel Embiid bounces back from fall, leads Sixers to stunning win over Celtics
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
BOSTON — Joel Embiid popped up from a pre-game fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and…
Bill Bergey, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Eagles, dies at 79
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles,…
High school football: Twin Valley’s Evan Myers is a finalist for Mini Max Award
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
Twin Valley senior quarterback Evan Myers has been named a finalist for the Mini Max Award, which is presented by the Maxwell Football Club to…
Sidney Crosby ties franchise assists record as Penguins top Flyers
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
By Dan Scifo PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored a goal and added three assists to tie Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team…
Berks girls basketball: Amaya Stewart leads Wyomissing over Berks Catholic
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
Division 1 recruit Amaya Stewart scored 21 points to lead Wyomissing to a 37-34 high school girls basketball victory over Berks Catholic on Monday night.…
Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Spurs
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
By Aaron Barcy PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night’s game against San Antonio after drawing…
Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Painter in spring training
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The…
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, status for Sunday uncertain
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday, limiting his ability to practice this week for the Eagles…
Phillies have no plans to start Andrew Painter in spring training following injury
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The…
Phillies add bullpen depth with 1-year deal for Joe Ross
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a $4 million, one-year contract on Monday. The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25…
Lock’s return at QB includes two pick-6s in Giants’ franchise-record 10th straight loss
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
ATLANTA — Drew Lock’s performance in his return as the Giants’ starting quarterback was not a convincing argument for keeping the job. Lock led the…
Undisciplined Eagles pay price with bad loss after Hurts leaves early with concussion
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
LANDOVER, Md. — Jalen Hurts was concussed minutes into the game and ruled out after evaluation, Kenny Pickett played like a backup quarterback and the…