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Mike Sielski: John Mara was right and Jeffrey Lurie missed the point: Flexing Thursday night NFL games is madness

PHILADELPHIA — So John Mara, the president and principal owner of the New York Giants, did something the other day that, in the world of the NFL and its warped system of priorities and values, qualified as an act of true bravery. He dared to speak his mind, and speak…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 2, 2023

Flyers eliminated from playoff contention with 6-3 loss to Sabres

PHILADELPHIA — In span of 2 minutes, 21 seconds, the Flyers’ dreams of extending their seven-game point streak were pulverized by the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 2, 2023

Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis tests out Pa.’s political waters ahead of a potential 2024 run

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a group of Pennsylvania Republicans to stay tuned.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 1, 2023

Flyers comeback falls short in 5-4 loss to Claude Giroux, Senators

OTTAWA, Ontario — Claude Giroux now has five career points against the Philadelphia Flyers, scoring his 29th goal of the season in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 31, 2023

Rangers’ 9-run inning chases Aaron Nola in an opening day 11-7 letdown for the Phillies

ARLINGTON, Texas — It began Thursday where it ended four months ago, give or take about 250 miles up the road. Same state, though. Against a team from the American League West, too.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

‘I don’t care’: Joel Embiid responds to criticism about missing game against Nikola Jokić

PHILADELPHIA — If not playing in Monday’s anticipated matchup against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets is what prevents Joel Embiid from winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, the 76ers superstar said, “I don’t care.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

The share of young single women homeowners dropped nationwide in 2022, reversing a trend

Single women have been gaining on single men when it comes to buying homes. But that progress stalled last year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

How Bryce Harper planted the flag in Philly and got his friends to follow: ‘Cool to see guys picking the Phillies again’

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

Trudy Rubin: Israeli democracy is still under threat, even if Netanyahu has hit the 'pause' button

The urgent threat to Israeli democracy that brought that entire country to a halt on Sunday is far from over.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

Porn Studies class at Temple investigates 'the other sex ed'

PHILADELPHIA — The students in Temple University's first-ever porn studies class arrived with memories of sex education that ranged from paltry to awkward to outright bizarre.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023