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And the Phillies open Grapefruit League play on Saturday.
🦅 Lane’s coming back | Sports Daily Newsletter
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February 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
And the Phillies open Grapefruit League play on Saturday.
Don’t look internally to replace an All-Pro receiver — there aren’t any options. The draft and free agency come with their own complications.
Alec Pierce? Mike Evans? Germie Bernard? How would the Eagles replace A.J. Brown? | David Murphy
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February 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Don’t look internally to replace an All-Pro receiver — there aren’t any options. The draft and free agency come with their own complications.
The Wildcats have a big opportunity for another signature Quad 1 win Saturday vs. No. 5 UConn.
Has Villanova’s winning streak opened the door for new NCAA Tournament seeding? Yes and no.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The Wildcats have a big opportunity for another signature Quad 1 win Saturday vs. No. 5 UConn.
Breadley Carnell took a leap of faith to make Makhanya a starter last year when he hadn’t played for the first team yet. Now Makhanya is the only returning centerback in a group full of newcomers.
After a breakout season, Olwethu Makhanya is ready to be a leader for the Union
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February 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Breadley Carnell took a leap of faith to make Makhanya a starter last year when he hadn’t played for the first team yet. Now Makhanya is the only returning centerback in a group full of newcomers.
Hoop, hoop hooray: The focus was on high school boys' and girls' basketball playoffs and colleges, too, plus the Phillies in spring training. These are the best Philly sports photos of the week.
The Big Picture
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February 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Hoop, hoop hooray: The focus was on high school boys' and girls' basketball playoffs and colleges, too, plus the Phillies in spring training. These are the best Philly sports photos of the week.
Imhotep will play in Audenried in the PPL title game for the fourth year after a 52-45 win over Central. "Sunday’s matchup — we anticipate it to be a classic," Imhotep coach David Hargrove said.
Imhotep is back in the Public League girls’ basketball final after beating Central: ‘We stayed connected’
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February 20, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Imhotep will play in Audenried in the PPL title game for the fourth year after a 52-45 win over Central. "Sunday’s matchup — we anticipate it to be a classic," Imhotep coach David Hargrove said.
Four Rockets scored in double figures, led by Heaven Reese's 16 points. Next up is a rematch from last year's PPL title game against with Imhotep on Sunday.
Audenried will defend its Public League girls’ basketball title after blowout win over Lincoln
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February 20, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Four Rockets scored in double figures, led by Heaven Reese's 16 points. Next up is a rematch from last year's PPL title game against with Imhotep on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez (Dominican Republic), Taijuan Walker (Mexico), and Aaron Nola (Italy) will represent their countries starting on March 5.
Three Phillies starters are breaking their routine to pitch in the WBC during spring training
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February 20, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Cristopher Sánchez (Dominican Republic), Taijuan Walker (Mexico), and Aaron Nola (Italy) will represent their countries starting on March 5.
Andrae, 23, hasn't played since Jan. 26 but has looked "sharp" this week, according to defense coach Todd Reirden. Will he be here past March 6's trade deadline?
Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae is ‘doing everything he can’ to get himself back into the lineup
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February 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Andrae, 23, hasn't played since Jan. 26 but has looked "sharp" this week, according to defense coach Todd Reirden. Will he be here past March 6's trade deadline?
The conference rivalry between Villanova and UConn is not what it used to be, but for a moment on Wednesday, behind a roaring crowd at Finneran Pavilion, it was revived.
Villanova’s battle against No. 1 UConn brought fleeting flashbacks of the ‘old-school Big East’
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February 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The conference rivalry between Villanova and UConn is not what it used to be, but for a moment on Wednesday, behind a roaring crowd at Finneran Pavilion, it was revived.
And Trea Turner isn’t pumping the brakes
🦅 Inquiring minds| Sports Daily Newsletter
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February 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
And Trea Turner isn’t pumping the brakes
Stas Korzeniowski played well at forward in his first-team debut, and Jeremy Rafanello answered the call to play right back. Carnell also praised Cavan Sullivan and Ezekiel Alladoh's performances.
Bradley Carnell never doubted his untested lineup in the Union’s first game of the year
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February 19, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Stas Korzeniowski played well at forward in his first-team debut, and Jeremy Rafanello answered the call to play right back. Carnell also praised Cavan Sullivan and Ezekiel Alladoh's performances.
Levito, 18, was eighth after Tuesday’s nearly clean short program, and many people on social media felt she had been underscored.
Isabeau Levito falls during free skate, finishes with total score of 202.80 at the Winter Olympics
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February 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Levito, 18, was eighth after Tuesday’s nearly clean short program, and many people on social media felt she had been underscored.
Nola has been working with Philabundance since 2019.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola chooses Philabundance as the recipient of a $25,000 grant
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February 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Nola has been working with Philabundance since 2019.
South Jersey's Isabeau Levito takes the ice again today in Milan, Italy with a chance to earn Olympic medal.
The Inquirer's Ellen Dunkel provides some details on the young figure skater.
The Inquirer's Ellen Dunkel provides some details on the young figure skater.
February 19, 2026 at 8:27 PM
South Jersey's Isabeau Levito takes the ice again today in Milan, Italy with a chance to earn Olympic medal.
The Inquirer's Ellen Dunkel provides some details on the young figure skater.
The Inquirer's Ellen Dunkel provides some details on the young figure skater.
The catcher is back for an eighth season with the Phillies. But for a week in January, he wasn't sure he'd return. He talked to The Inquirer about that and more on "Phillies Extra."
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and more
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February 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The catcher is back for an eighth season with the Phillies. But for a week in January, he wasn't sure he'd return. He talked to The Inquirer about that and more on "Phillies Extra."
It came down to the wire, but the Saints earned a 64-60 victory over Bonner-Prendergast. They will make a PCL final apperance for the first time since 2023.
Longtime coach Carl Arrigale leads Neumann Goretti back to the Catholic League final
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February 19, 2026 at 6:59 PM
It came down to the wire, but the Saints earned a 64-60 victory over Bonner-Prendergast. They will make a PCL final apperance for the first time since 2023.
Just 18 days after the beloved writer's death, "The Simpsons" found a way to pay animated tribute to Dan McQuade. ♥️
February 19, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Just 18 days after the beloved writer's death, "The Simpsons" found a way to pay animated tribute to Dan McQuade. ♥️
Both of Alexis Eberz’s parents played college basketball on the Main Line.
She’s forged her own connections to the program and looks to translate her accomplished high school career to the next level.
She’s forged her own connections to the program and looks to translate her accomplished high school career to the next level.
Before Alexis Eberz begins her journey at Villanova, she has unfinished business with Archbishop Carroll
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February 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Both of Alexis Eberz’s parents played college basketball on the Main Line.
She’s forged her own connections to the program and looks to translate her accomplished high school career to the next level.
She’s forged her own connections to the program and looks to translate her accomplished high school career to the next level.
Lane Johnson is officially returning for a 14th season with the Eagles.
The right tackle told The Inquirer on Thursday that he will be back in 2026.
The right tackle told The Inquirer on Thursday that he will be back in 2026.
Eagles star tackle Lane Johnson will return to team in 2026
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February 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Lane Johnson is officially returning for a 14th season with the Eagles.
The right tackle told The Inquirer on Thursday that he will be back in 2026.
The right tackle told The Inquirer on Thursday that he will be back in 2026.
The Owls were once at the top of the standings in the conference, but a recent slump, including a loss to Alabama-Birmingham on Wednesday, has the team on a downward trajectory.
Temple is sliding in the American standings after its third consecutive loss
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February 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Owls were once at the top of the standings in the conference, but a recent slump, including a loss to Alabama-Birmingham on Wednesday, has the team on a downward trajectory.
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Annnnd we’re back. Howdy from shootaround ahead of the Sixers’ return from the break against the Hawks tonight. Cam Payne and Tyrese Martin out here (so is Paul George)
February 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Annnnd we’re back. Howdy from shootaround ahead of the Sixers’ return from the break against the Hawks tonight. Cam Payne and Tyrese Martin out here (so is Paul George)
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Tyrese Maxey has emerged as the 76ers' star player. @jasen.bsky.social has identified six areas where his game has leveled up. Can you step into his New Balances, guess what his next move is, and think like him on the court?
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February 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Tyrese Maxey has emerged as the 76ers' star player. @jasen.bsky.social has identified six areas where his game has leveled up. Can you step into his New Balances, guess what his next move is, and think like him on the court?
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From my colleague Jeff McLane: Lane Johnson is officially returning for the 2026 season.
But the future of the OL has come into focus in recent weeks, as I noted today among the pressing questions facing the Eagles: www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-...
But the future of the OL has come into focus in recent weeks, as I noted today among the pressing questions facing the Eagles: www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-...
Five questions about the Eagles that must be answered before the 2026 roster takes shape
Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman should break their silence soon on recent Eagles developments. Here are the five most pressing matters as they head to the combine.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM
From my colleague Jeff McLane: Lane Johnson is officially returning for the 2026 season.
But the future of the OL has come into focus in recent weeks, as I noted today among the pressing questions facing the Eagles: www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-...
But the future of the OL has come into focus in recent weeks, as I noted today among the pressing questions facing the Eagles: www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-...
The Hawks have won three straight after their victory over Duquesne. However, the outcome of their next three games in the regular season could be costly to their position in the tournament.
St. Joe’s women are on a hot streak and could earn a double bye in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
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February 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Hawks have won three straight after their victory over Duquesne. However, the outcome of their next three games in the regular season could be costly to their position in the tournament.
