Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
@phillysport.bsky.social
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/.
Here are two stats that mattered most from each game of the triple-header.
2025 Big 5 Women’s Classic: The stats that matter most from each game
www.inquirer.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Here are two stats that mattered most from each game of the triple-header.
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Sixers 30, Lakers 30 at the end of the first. Sixers started hot but are now shooting just 34.5 percent from the floor (and 4-of-12 from three). Embiid is 1-of-6 from the floor for four points.
Maxey with 10-4-2.
Maxey with 10-4-2.
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Sixers 30, Lakers 30 at the end of the first. Sixers started hot but are now shooting just 34.5 percent from the floor (and 4-of-12 from three). Embiid is 1-of-6 from the floor for four points.
Maxey with 10-4-2.
Maxey with 10-4-2.
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Sixers went nine deep in that first quarter. Edwards (who aslso did not play Friday in Milwaukee) and Bona (not a huge surprise given Embiid is back) are the guys squeezed out for now.
December 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Sixers went nine deep in that first quarter. Edwards (who aslso did not play Friday in Milwaukee) and Bona (not a huge surprise given Embiid is back) are the guys squeezed out for now.
After battling with St. Joe’s in the final minutes, Villanova took home the championship, and freshman Molly Rullo scored a career-high 22 points to carry Drexel past Temple in the third place game.
Villanova claims the crown, Drexel outlasts Temple, and more highlights from the women’s Big 5 Classic
www.inquirer.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
After battling with St. Joe’s in the final minutes, Villanova took home the championship, and freshman Molly Rullo scored a career-high 22 points to carry Drexel past Temple in the third place game.
"I’ve heard about veteran leadership," he says. "But I’ve never really seen it to this extent. Just grateful to [Andre Drummond]. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Joel [Embiid], all these guys."
Jabari Walker is soaking up knowledge from his veteran Sixers teammates
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
"I’ve heard about veteran leadership," he says. "But I’ve never really seen it to this extent. Just grateful to [Andre Drummond]. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Joel [Embiid], all these guys."
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Underway in the title game, and the attendance remains poor.
One has to hope that moving the women’s tripleheader to the Palestra next year will come with a better marketing push to get women’s basketball fans in the city to show up.
One has to hope that moving the women’s tripleheader to the Palestra next year will come with a better marketing push to get women’s basketball fans in the city to show up.
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Underway in the title game, and the attendance remains poor.
One has to hope that moving the women’s tripleheader to the Palestra next year will come with a better marketing push to get women’s basketball fans in the city to show up.
One has to hope that moving the women’s tripleheader to the Palestra next year will come with a better marketing push to get women’s basketball fans in the city to show up.
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
A factual St. Joe’s rollout:
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A factual St. Joe’s rollout:
Penn State will face Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl at noon on Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium, bowl officials announced Sunday on X.
Penn State will play Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Penn State will face Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl at noon on Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium, bowl officials announced Sunday on X.
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
“Let’s say we went to an AAU tournament. There might be four of us sitting together, because that’s what we did. And we might be recruiting the same guy.
“And coaches from other leagues would say, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Well, that's just the way it was.” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...
“And coaches from other leagues would say, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Well, that's just the way it was.” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...
Inside the Big 5 coaching fraternity: From wanting to ‘kill each other’ to being ‘brothers’
For years, the games between the city’s schools were intense, and often heated. While the level of camaraderie has changed, the former coaches believe that upholding the Big 5 brotherhood is worth it.
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Let’s say we went to an AAU tournament. There might be four of us sitting together, because that’s what we did. And we might be recruiting the same guy.
“And coaches from other leagues would say, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Well, that's just the way it was.” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...
“And coaches from other leagues would say, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Well, that's just the way it was.” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
MLS knows it needs to loosen its roster rules to get better. But how far is it willing to go?
"We will do whatever it takes, and make whatever decisions necessary, that will define our future," Don Garber said this week.
Now he has to back up those words:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-r...
"We will do whatever it takes, and make whatever decisions necessary, that will define our future," Don Garber said this week.
Now he has to back up those words:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-r...
MLS knows it needs to loosen its roster rules to get better. But how far is it willing to go?
"We will do whatever it takes, and make whatever decisions necessary, that will define our future," commissioner Don Garber said in his State of the League speech. Now he has to back up those words.
www.inquirer.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
MLS knows it needs to loosen its roster rules to get better. But how far is it willing to go?
"We will do whatever it takes, and make whatever decisions necessary, that will define our future," Don Garber said this week.
Now he has to back up those words:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-r...
"We will do whatever it takes, and make whatever decisions necessary, that will define our future," Don Garber said this week.
Now he has to back up those words:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-r...
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
I haven’t been paying close enough attention to the rollouts, but here’s one from the Penn band:
December 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I haven’t been paying close enough attention to the rollouts, but here’s one from the Penn band:
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Jonquel Jones just arrived to watch Temple vs. Drexel.
Another reminder, such as one was needed, of how bad it is that Diane Richardson has little more than a bag of peanuts to recruit with on North Broad Street.
Another reminder, such as one was needed, of how bad it is that Diane Richardson has little more than a bag of peanuts to recruit with on North Broad Street.
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jonquel Jones just arrived to watch Temple vs. Drexel.
Another reminder, such as one was needed, of how bad it is that Diane Richardson has little more than a bag of peanuts to recruit with on North Broad Street.
Another reminder, such as one was needed, of how bad it is that Diane Richardson has little more than a bag of peanuts to recruit with on North Broad Street.
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Paul George has been upgraded to probable to play tonight vs. Lakers. It’s a chance to build on his terrific fourth quarter in Milwaukee.
After that game, he acknowledged needing out to drown out the outside noise that “You’re getting old, and you’re washed, and you can’t do it anymore.”
More👇🏻
After that game, he acknowledged needing out to drown out the outside noise that “You’re getting old, and you’re washed, and you can’t do it anymore.”
More👇🏻
Paul George approached Tyrese Maxey in Friday’s fourth quarter with this message: “Don't worry about it. I'm going to finish this for us."
He did, by looking like…Paul George?
“I believe I'm not done yet.“
www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...
He did, by looking like…Paul George?
“I believe I'm not done yet.“
www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...
Paul George gains rhythm in return from knee injury: ‘I feel like myself again’
George totaled 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists — and propelled the Sixers in the fourth quarter — in Friday's win at the Milwaukee Bucks.
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Paul George has been upgraded to probable to play tonight vs. Lakers. It’s a chance to build on his terrific fourth quarter in Milwaukee.
After that game, he acknowledged needing out to drown out the outside noise that “You’re getting old, and you’re washed, and you can’t do it anymore.”
More👇🏻
After that game, he acknowledged needing out to drown out the outside noise that “You’re getting old, and you’re washed, and you can’t do it anymore.”
More👇🏻
The Flyers outshot the Avalanche by 14-3 in the third period, but their comeback effort came up short. On his birthday, Sean Couturier set the tone early with a Flyers goal.
Flyers put up a fight in 3-2 loss to the Avalanche
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Flyers outshot the Avalanche by 14-3 in the third period, but their comeback effort came up short. On his birthday, Sean Couturier set the tone early with a Flyers goal.
The Notre Dame-bound senior intercepted three passes in the last four minutes to seal a 34-20 victory against Pittsburgh Central Catholic. He returned one interception for a touchdown.
Joey O’Brien’s amazing game lifts La Salle to the state football title
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Notre Dame-bound senior intercepted three passes in the last four minutes to seal a 34-20 victory against Pittsburgh Central Catholic. He returned one interception for a touchdown.
The Sixers hadn't won three straight games since opening the season 4-0. Now, their less-heralded players are stepping up and sparking a new run.
The Sixers are adapting to life without stars, and reigniting their season as a result
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Sixers hadn't won three straight games since opening the season 4-0. Now, their less-heralded players are stepping up and sparking a new run.
The running back made a name for himself in an otherwise rough season for Penn State, as he set the program’s single-season and all-time rushing record.
How Kaytron Allen broke out of his shell to emerge as a star in Penn State’s backfield
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The running back made a name for himself in an otherwise rough season for Penn State, as he set the program’s single-season and all-time rushing record.
Villanova won the Big 5 Classic in a dominant win over Penn. Up next is Michigan, which Kevin Willard thinks could be one of the best in the country.
Villanova reclaimed its spot atop the Big 5, and ‘a big test’ awaits the Wildcats next
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Villanova won the Big 5 Classic in a dominant win over Penn. Up next is Michigan, which Kevin Willard thinks could be one of the best in the country.
Villanova and Penn battled for city supremacy, a last-second basket secured third place for St. Joe's, and La Salle's big day in the third annual battle to be crowned the city's best.
Saturday’s Big 5 Classic had some key moments. Here are the highlights of a few of them.
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Villanova and Penn battled for city supremacy, a last-second basket secured third place for St. Joe's, and La Salle's big day in the third annual battle to be crowned the city's best.
The Eagles travel west to try to snap a two-game skid and move closer to an NFC East title. It won't be easy.
Jeff McLane’s keys to Eagles vs. Chargers in Week 14: What you need to know and a prediction
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Eagles travel west to try to snap a two-game skid and move closer to an NFC East title. It won't be easy.
From clutch performances to a buzzer-beating three, here are two numbers from each game that helped determine the final scores in the third annual men’s Big 5 Classic.
These are the numbers that matter from Saturday’s Big 5 Classic men’s tripleheader
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
From clutch performances to a buzzer-beating three, here are two numbers from each game that helped determine the final scores in the third annual men’s Big 5 Classic.
The Birds magic number is three and could end the week in the NFC's No. 2 spot.
NFL playoff picture: Eagles in surprisingly good shape, five teams could be eliminated
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Birds magic number is three and could end the week in the NFC's No. 2 spot.
Couturier will play in his 900th game on Sunday, while Seeler will hit his 400th. Both feel a sense of gratitude as their NHL careers have been filled with twist and turns.
Sean Couturier and Nick Seeler will reach a major milestone in Sunday’s game vs. Avalanche
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Couturier will play in his 900th game on Sunday, while Seeler will hit his 400th. Both feel a sense of gratitude as their NHL careers have been filled with twist and turns.
The 29-year-old Epps has mainly contributed on special teams this season, but he could be filling in for an injured player on Monday night at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Marcus Epps is ready to do ‘whatever the team needs’ as Eagles could have a new starting safety
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The 29-year-old Epps has mainly contributed on special teams this season, but he could be filling in for an injured player on Monday night at the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Dragons lost, 43-3, to the Nittany Lions, who've won the last four NCAA championships. But Matt Azevedo and his squad packed the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
Drexel wrestling took a loss Friday night vs. top-ranked Penn State, but it was ‘incredible’ anyway
www.inquirer.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Dragons lost, 43-3, to the Nittany Lions, who've won the last four NCAA championships. But Matt Azevedo and his squad packed the Daskalakis Athletic Center.