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Alex Bump’s inner circle and inner belief have fueled his fast rise with the Flyers “I think you just have a belief in yourself, I think that’s the biggest factor,” the 22-year-old Bump said after his first NHL game.

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On Saturday, Alex Bump not only made his NHL debut but also “just closed my eyes and shot” for his first NHL goal.

“I think you just have a belief in yourself."

Game recognizes game: Founder of La Salle hoops’ student section is a captain of the Explorers’ water polo team, too

How does senior Paige Mitchell balance her responsibilities as a student-athlete with organizing the Olney Outlaws?

Howie Season begins today. It’s his toughest one yet, for three big reasons | David Murphy The questions that will actually define the Eagles' offseason and shape their strategy are complicated to answer.

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The questions that will actually define the Eagles' offseason and shape their strategy are complicated to answer, writes @highcheese.bsky.social.

How Max Scherzer has mentored Jesús Luzardo, from NL East ‘pop quizzes’ to offseason training advice

In between grilling him on how to pitch against his division foes, Scherzer got Luzardo to play the long game in his preparation for the season. The Phillies lefty likes the results.

Howie Season begins today. It’s his toughest one yet, for three big reasons | David Murphy

The questions that will actually define the Eagles' offseason and shape their strategy are complicated to answer.

🏈 ‘Howie Season’ is upon us | Sports Daily Newsletter

The new league year is almost upon us, and the Eagles general manager is facing perhaps his toughest offseason yet.

Alex Bump’s inner circle and inner belief have fueled his fast rise with the Flyers

“I think you just have a belief in yourself, I think that’s the biggest factor,” the 22-year-old Bump said after his first NHL game.

Villanova’s women rout Seton Hall, 62-48, to set up a Big East tournament final rematch with UConn

A day after Jasmine Bascoe’s career outing propelled Villanova’s women to the Big East tournament semifinals, a team-wide effort carried the Wildcats to the title game.

Monmouth ousts Drexel from CAA Tournament with big second-half run

Junior guard Kevon Vanderhorst scored a team-high 15 points for Drexel, which was held scoreless for more than seven minutes in the second half.

Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller on back soreness: ‘I’m starting to feel a lot better now’

Aidan Miller has not swung a bat in two weeks and was unsure of a timetable for his return.

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey will miss at least two games with finger injury

Tyrese Maxey will miss at least the 76ers’ next two games with a sprain to his right fifth (ring) finger, the team announced on Sunday.

The Phillies weren’t surprised by Kyle Schwarber’s Team USA moonshot: ‘He’s gonna homer right here’

Kyle Schwarber's latest blast was predictable for the teammates who know him best.

Union’s losing streak can be traced to few scoring opportunities, lineup shuffles

Quality chances have come hard for the Union, who took until the 33rd minute of Saturday’s match to take their first shot and until the 45th for the first shot on goal.

Tyrese Maxey’s injury scare reinforces his importance to Sixers: ‘He’s the heart and soul of the team’ Maxey left Saturday's loss at the Hawks with an injured finger on his right hand, after inadvertently colliding with teammate Adem Bona in the game's final seconds.

Tyrese Maxey sat at his locker smiling and chatting with teammates Joel Embiid and Trendon Watford.

The All-Star ate a Chick-fil-A sandwich and typed on his cellphone — with both hands — after leaving the Sixers' loss to the Hawks with a hand injury.

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The USWNT wins fans with its stars, but keeps winning games with its depth

The Americans' sweep of the SheBelieves Cup showed off yet another wave of young players making their marks, including Ally Sentnor, Emma Sears, Claire Hutton, and Alyssa Thompson.

Tyrese Maxey’s injury scare reinforces his importance to Sixers: ‘He’s the heart and soul of the team’

Maxey left Saturday's loss at the Hawks with an injured finger on his right hand, after inadvertently colliding with teammate Adem Bona in the game's final seconds.

Union still seek their first MLS win following Saturday night setback against San Jose

Through three games in their MLS campaign, the Union have yet to score a goal from open play. Next up, round-of-16 play in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Mexico's Club Ameríca on Tuesday.

Temple cruises into the American Conference tournament behind a balanced attack

The Owls found success on both ends of the floor in their regular-season finale, and their bench stepped up to power their scoring.

No. 5 Drexel moves onto CAA quarterfinals following second round win against Northeastern

Eli Beard led the Dragons with 21 points. Next up for Drexel is Monmouth in Sunday's CAA quarterfinal, a team it split the regular season series with.

A career night from Jasmine Bascoe lifts Villanova past Providence in Big East quarterfinal

The No. 2 seed Wildcats now move into Sunday’s semifinal against the winner between No. 6 seed St. John’s and No. 3 seed Seton Hall (5 p.m., Peacock).

Alex Bump scores in NHL debut as Flyers down the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout

The Flyers have now won four of their last five as they try to stay in the playoff picture.

Tyrese Maxey forced to leave Saturday’s loss to Atlanta Hawks with an apparent hand injury

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said during his postgame news conference that Maxey was set to get an X-ray, but did not have any additional information at the time.

Alyssa Thompson’s goal earns the USWNT a 1-0 win over Colombia and a SheBelieves Cup sweep

Thompson's smash off the crossbar late in the second half proved the difference in a game that was full of star power on both sides of the field, and lived up to the hype.

Six straight wins for St. Joe’s after knocking off La Salle in its A-10 regular season finale

The win secured St. Joe’s a double-bye in next week's Atlantic 10 tournament as the No. 3 seed. La Salle conceivably enters the tournament as the No. 12 seed.

Andrew Painter didn’t have his best stuff in second spring start; injury updates on Aidan Miller, more Phillies

“I think that’s just part of pitching,” Painter told reporters after the game. He still tossed three scoreless innings against the Blue Jays.

Jordan Davis: A feel-good story about a gentle giant | Marcus Hayes

In a city scarred by unfulfilled potential of athletes like Joel Embiid and Odubel Herrera, Davis stands as an example of the rewards of humility and discipline. Jalen Carter should heed his example.

Duke Brennan, Villanova’s faith leader, closes the regular season with another double-double in win over Xavier

Senior center Duke Brennan tied a program record with his 14th double-double and crossed the 1,000-point mark for his career on senior day. He's also the Wildcats' faith leader.

Eagles reach deal with DT Jordan Davis on reported three-year, $78 million contract extension

Jordan Davis, who is coming off a career year, was headed into the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. Now, the Eagles defensive tackle is under contract through 2029.