Coverage of the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, Union, local colleges, high schools and more from the sports team of @inquirer.com. You can support local, impactful journalism at inquirer.com/bsky-subscribe/.https://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu43yoyqln2bFormer Eagles edge rusher Za’Darius Smith is back with the Falcons after retiring last season to be with his mother before she died. Then he had to endure more family loss. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/zadarius-smith-eagles-reveals-retirement-reason-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785881628 Aug 2026 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu43yoyqln2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3z6wzvsu24DeJean will make his first appearance as a Red Bull athlete on Saturday at the Red Bull Championship Run at Spruce Street Harbor Park. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/cooper-dejean-red-bull-mini-cooper-championship-run-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785881627 Aug 2026 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3z6wzvsu24https://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3whtgn6q22The stalks at the Field of Dreams game seemed to have a sagelike effect on the Phillies. When superstitious fans joked about bringing corn to Citizens Bank Park, Luke Butler obliged. https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-fan-corn-homestand-field-of-dreams-superstition-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785130027 Aug 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3whtgn6q22https://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3rzurdlo2yFor a second straight year, the Eagles are without a solid Plan B at the most important position in sports, writes columnist Marcus Hayes. https://www.inquirer.com/sports/2026-training-camp-roster-quarterback-depth-chart-andy-dalton-tanner-mckee-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783829527 Aug 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3rzurdlo2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3ovv7dyx2yJannie Lau and her husband, Todd Longsworth, sponsored a day at the tournament for Radnor's program, who got to watch pro tennis players on Wednesday and speak personally with Julia Grabher. https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/radnor-high-school-tennis-program-philly-open-julia-grabher-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785131127 Aug 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3ovv7dyx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3n3qsafo2wThe Birds will take on the Cincinnati Bengals Friday night, but don't expect to see many starters take the field. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-bengals-preseason-game-time-tv-channel-streaming-schedule-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785130427 Aug 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3n3qsafo2whttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3lb4wcv42dRobin Carpenter had no clue how to become a pro cyclist. And then he met Kevin Saint Clair, his former cross country coach at Masterman who invited him to ride with his team in the Main Line. https://www.inquirer.com/sports/robin-carpenter-kevin-saint-clair-philadelphia-cycling-classic-manayunk-wall-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783834627 Aug 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3lb4wcv42dhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3jbh53um2eAnd the Eagles wrap up training camp. https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/sports/cycling-classic-manayunk-phillies-eagles-jalen-hurts-lebron-james-20260827.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783846227 Aug 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3jbh53um2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3haduiwt2yQuarterback Ajani Sheppard says he’s “never seen a room so close like the linebackers.” And it starts with simply hanging out away from the field and sharing some home-cooked meals. https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/temple/football-preview-2026-linebackers-kc-keeler-eric-stuart-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783831227 Aug 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3haduiwt2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3gc55swc2yCan La Salle’s Brett Gordon — now with his son Luke at starting QB — return the Explorers to Catholic League glory? Get an inside look at how Gordon and the Explorers are working day and night to so.27 Aug 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3gc55swc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3fa342uf2wPhiladelphia native and former 76ers guard Kyle Lowry will have his No. 7 jersey retired by the Raptors on Jan. 10 before a game against the 76ers. https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/kyle-lowry-raptors-jersey-retire-76ers-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785132227 Aug 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3fa342uf2whttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3eici64r2tCaitlin Clark debuted the sneakers during Indiana Fever practice, giving fans a closer look at the new colorway for her Nike Caitlin 1 signature shoe. https://www.inquirer.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-taylor-swift-friendship-bracelet-sneakers-nike-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178785100727 Aug 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3eici64r2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3eg7ph5k2vThe stalks at the Field of Dreams game seemed to have a sage-like effect on the Phillies 🌽 When superstitious fans joked about bringing corn to Citizens Bank Park, Luke Butler obliged.27 Aug 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3eg7ph5k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu3cflr75r2eEli Stowers has not had a standout training camp. Patience might eventually reveal a capable player. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/film-study-second-round-2026-draft-eli-stowers-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783832627 Aug 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3cflr75r2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu37xjpj2i2tMatvei Michkov is an obvious one, but he is hardly the only Flyer the team needs more from if they are to retain their playoff place. https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-improvement-matvei-michkov-jamie-drysdale-tyson-foerster-20260827.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783830127 Aug 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu37xjpj2i2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu35r7tsbs24How to best spectate the return of the prestigious Philadelphia Cycling Classic—the beloved “Bike Race”— on August 30th, 2026. https://www.inquirer.com/sports/inq2/philadelphia-cycling-classic-course-spectators-guide-bike-race-20260822.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783846327 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu35r7tsbs24https://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu334yyqe22sWhether you’ve attended the Philadelphia Cycling Classic in the past or know nothing about the sport, here’s what you need to know for the event’s big return.27 Aug 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu334yyqe22shttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu2zcfgmuc2wBryce Harper has five homers this month and is hitting .338 and slugging .600, while Jesús Luzardo was dominant on the mound, allowing one hit across seven innings. https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-mariners-score-bryce-harper-jesus-luzardo-kyle-schwarber-20260826.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783827027 Aug 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2zcfgmuc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu2ylpckks2sFor a second straight year, the Eagles are without a solid Plan B at the most important position in sports, writes @inkstainedretch.bsky.social.27 Aug 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2ylpckks2shttps://bsky.app/profile/phillysport.bsky.social/post/3mu2yco54kv24It’s the second season in a row that Kyle Schwarber reached the 40-homer mark and the fourth time in his five years with the Phillies. https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/kyle-schwarber-40-homers-major-league-leaders-mariners-20260826.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=178783827827 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:ofdczesgtzxbsib3htogbdis/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2yco54kv24