DAN GELSTON

AP Sports Writer
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a run-scoring single against New York Mets pitcher Grant Hartwig during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Castellanos homers, Sánchez Ks 10 as Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
 
Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Van Dyke throws for 3 TDs, Parrish rushes for 2 scores, unbeaten No. 20 Miami routs Temple 41-7
Tyler Van Dyke threw for three touchdowns, Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 139 yards and two scores, and No. 20 Miami moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2017, beating Temple 41-7.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, and Bryce Harper celebrate after Realmuto's three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bohm’s RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
Alec Bohm lined the game-winning single in the 10th inning, J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run homer in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer to their second straight playoff appearance with a 5-4 win over the New York Mets.
 
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (16) runs to score a touchdown as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 20 Miami tries to remain unbeaten against Temple team led by Kurt Warner’s son at QB
No. 20 Miami heads to Temple for the first game between the former Big East teams since 2005. It’s a chance for Miami to move to 4-0 before it enters Atlantic Coast Conference play.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates his touchdown with Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
D’Andre Swift takes center stage with 175 yards rushing and bails out Jalen Hurts and the Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles got a career night out of running back D’Andre Swift. Swift rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown in a 34-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. Swift is a feel-good story for the Eagles.
 
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) can't make a catch in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Justin Jefferson can’t hold on, Vikings’ 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings lost four fumbles in their 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Justin Jefferson hauled in a 30-yard reception that took Minnesota down to the 1-yard line, tried to stretch into the end zone and lost the ball on a tackle.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns and threw a 63-yard TD pass to DeVonta Smith, D’Andre Swift ran for 175 yards and a score, and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the turnover-prone Minnesota Vikings 34-28.
 
Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Atlanta Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1 as Strider gets 17th win
The Atlanta Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 behind Spencer Strider’s major league-leading 17th win and Austin Riley’s two-run homer.
 
Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a three-run home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Phillies manager Rob Thomson says the Braves ‘can do what they want’ when celebrating homers
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he understands the days of subdued home run trots are a thing of the past. Thomson said in a radio appearance this week that he prefers when players act like they’ve been there before.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, hands off to running back Kenneth Gainwell, left, in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
NFC champion Eagles try and shake off lackluster opener against Vikings
After squeaking past the Patriots in their season opener on Sunday, the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles look to improve to 2-0 against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.
 
Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson runs after hitting a single against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Seranthony Dominguez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title
Matt Olson tied the Braves’ season home run record with 51 and Atlanta moved to the cusp of the NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings Tuesday night.
 
Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson follows through after hitting a single against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Seranthony Dominguez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Matt Olson ties Braves’ single-season home run mark with 51
Matt Olson has tied the Braves’ single-season home run record with 51. He matched the mark set by Andruw Jones in 2005. Olson connected for a solo shot against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Cave reacts after hitting a run-scoring triple against Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright during the fourth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Matt Olson hits homers 49, 50, not enough as Phillies top Braves 7-5 in 2nd game of doubleheader.
Brandon Marsh homered, Jake Cave hit an RBI triple and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Matt Olson’s 50th homer and salvaged a doubleheader split with a 7-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense struggle in opener with a short week to fix shortcomings
Jalen Hurts slogged through an offensive performance that reminded no one of the dynamic play last season that stamped him as an MVP candidate and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hits a three-run home run against Miami Marlins pitcher Johnny Cueto during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Schwarber blasts home run No. 42, Marsh has 3 RBIs in Phillies’ 8-4 win over Marlins
Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer and Brandon Marsh drove in three on a bases-clearing double to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
 
A facial scan camera is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Phillies ballpark is the site of an MLB pilot program that allows ticketed fans to walk into the stadium just through facial recognition. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
MLB testing hands-free entry for fans utilizing facial authentication, AI security
The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with Major League Baseball to use their stadium as the site of a pilot program called Go-Ahead Entry. The program uses facial authentication-based entry for ticketed fans.
 
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Lucas Giolito reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Angels wave a white flag on their season, reportedly placing 6 players on waivers
The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly placed six players on waivers. ESPN reported they are pitchers Lucas Giolito, Dominic Leone, Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez, and outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Harper hits career homer No. 299, Phillies slug 5 homers in 12-7 win over Ohtani, Angels
Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber all homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 12-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Phillies won their fifth straight game.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner hits a two-run home run against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Lucas Giolito during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Trea Turner homers twice, Bryce Harper goes deep in Phillies’ 6-4 win over Ohtani, Angels
Trea Turner homered twice, Bryce Harper hit a two-run shot and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after flying out against St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bryce Harper won’t make pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join Phillies in free agency
Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani each boast MVP and Rookie of the Year awards along with multiple All-Star Games, two of baseball’s preeminent faces. Harper and Ohtani have also torn ligaments in their right elbow.
 
Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce smiles during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kelce center of attention in offseason, center of Eagles run to Super Bowl this season
Jason Kelce has mixed fun and football like no one else for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce is a Super Bowl champion and enters the season having started 139 straight games.
 
Fireworks go off before the Little League Classic baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals at Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Trevor Williams sharp for Nationals in 4-3 win over Phillies in MLB Little League Classic
Trevor Williams tossed two-hit ball over six shutout innings and led the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night in front of hundreds of the best Little League World Series players from around the world.
 
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh signs autographs for fans as the team arrived at the Little League World Series Complex to watch the Smithfield, R.I. vs. Media, Pa. baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Nationals and Phillies are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals acted like kids again at the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
 
FILE-Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Washington. Harper and the Phillies hit Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 20, to play the Nationals in the annual Major League Baseball Little League Classic at 2,366-seat Historic Bowman Field. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game
Bryce Harper and the Phillies hit Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday to play the Washington Nationals in the annual Major League Baseball Little League Classic at 2,366-seat Historic Bowman Field.
 
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Lionel Messi scores again, Inter Miami tops Philadelphia 4-1 to make Leagues Cup final
Lionel Messi keeps scoring goals, and Inter Miami keeps winning games. Messi ripped a shot from 30 yards past three Philadelphia defenders in the 20th minute, and Miami beat the Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.
 
FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden plays during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event at China. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team President Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event at China.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm throws his bat after striking out with the bases loaded during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Gray strikes out 7, Luplow homers and the Twins beat the Phillies. Bohm is ejected for spiking bat
Sonny Gray tossed two-hit ball over six shutout innings, reliever Caleb Thielbar pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh and Jordan Luplow homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott, center, celebrates with J.T. Realmuto, left, after hitting a home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Brent Headrick during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Stott, Realmuto, Rojas homer for NL wild card-leading Phillies in 13-2 win over Twins
Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto hit back-to-back home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies scored six runs in the second inning without the ailing Bryce Harper to beat the Minnesota Twins 13-2.
 
A screen shows a message of congratulations for the Little League team from Media, Pa., during the baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Media is heading to the Little League World Series after a 2-0 victory Friday over Northwest Washington, D.C., in the Mid-Atlantic Regional championship in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Dan Gelston)
Are youse ready for Delco? Suburban Philly team is headed to the Little League World Series
The team from The Media, Pennsylvania, is headed to the Little League World Series. The suburban Philadelphia squad advanced after a 2-0 victory Friday over Northwest Washington, D.C., in the Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game in Bristol, Connecticut.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper covers first base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Slugger Bryce Harper out of lineup with back spasms; day to day for NL wild card-leading Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was out of the starting lineup against Minnesota, a day after he was sidelined by mid-back spasms.
 
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