Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
banner
phillysport.bsky.social
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/.
Isabeau Levito, Alyssia Liu, and Amber Glenn will be on NBC, but the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal game won't be. Here's how to find it on TV and streaming online.
Thursday at the Olympics: Women’s figure skaters and U.S. women’s hockey go for gold
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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.
Five questions about the Eagles that must be answered before the 2026 roster takes shape
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Just 18 days after the beloved writer's death, the venerable show found a way to pay animated tribute to McQuade.
Inside ‘The Simpsons’ last-minute addition of late writer Dan McQuade’s likeness to its Philadelphia episode
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM
What’s his secret? “I pay attention to a lot of little things,” says Turner, who hasn’t lost a step 10 years into his career. In fact, he may be a tick faster with no sign of slowing down.
The Phillies’ Trea Turner was still the fastest man in the league at 32. And it’s not due just to ‘genetics.’
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Sixers began the epidemic 13 years ago with The Process, which didn't even work. But it's worked for other teams since, and it's turning the NBA into a joke.
Tanking NBA teams should lose their lottery slot as ‘The Process’ leaves its rancid legacy
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Derrick Morton-Rivera, Judge's all-time leading scorer, scored 27 points as the Crusaders climbed out of an early 19-3 hole.
Father Judge overcomes early deficit to beat Archbishop Wood, earns spot in boys’ Catholic League final
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM
The Union had goals from Milan Iloski, Ezekiel Alladoh, Olwethu Makhanya, and Bruno Damiani, who scored twice. Next up is the MLS season-opener against D.C. United.
Union open 2026 season with 5-0 rout of Trinidad’s Defence Force in the Champions Cup
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Payne, who was playing for Serbian team KK Partizan before the Sixers signed him, will bring much-needed depth at guard after the team traded Eric Gordon and Jared McCain.
Cameron Payne is happy to return to Sixers: ‘When your focus is in the right place, things like this happen’
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Cam Payne "doesn't know how he keeps finding his way back" but he's happy to return to the Sixers.

"When your focus is in the right place, things like this happen," Payne said.

www.inquirer.com/sixers/camer...
Cameron Payne is happy to return to Sixers: ‘When your focus is in the right place, things like this happen’
Payne, who was playing for Serbian team KK Partizan before the Sixers signed him, will bring much-needed depth at guard after the team traded Eric Gordon and Jared McCain.
www.inquirer.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The Flyers called up Oliver Bonk, Carson Bjarnason, and Hunter McDonald from Lehigh Valley to fill in with the Flyers shorthanded during the Olympic break.
Flyers call-ups bring ‘a new energy’ as the team prepares for the stretch run
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers’ game on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks with right shin soreness, the team announced Wednesday evening.
Sixers’ Joel Embiid will miss Hawks game with right shin soreness
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Softball masks, paddles, and tennis balls are all part of early spring workouts for Bobby Dickerson, whose drills are designed to get infielders out of their comfort zones.
Phillies coach’s infield drills take an unconventional approach to practice a basic skill: Watching the ball
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Constitution and the Public League had a chance to teach young people the value of accountability. They passed up the opportunity, and instead, played in a game whose result was all but certain.
In a Public League hoops debacle between E&S and Constitution, the adults squander a chance to be leaders
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The Florida native lived abroad from age 10 until now. He tells his story here, including how already knowing Nathan Harriel and Bruno Damiani helped convince him to join the Union.
Agustín Anello took the long way back to the United States, then found familiar faces with the Union
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
Continuing @phillysport.bsky.social's week of Union season preview coverage:

An interview with new forward Agustín Anello on why he chose now - and why he chose the Union - to come home to the United States after spending most of his life abroad:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/agust... via @inquirer.com
Agustín Anello took the long way back to the United States, then found familiar faces with the Union
The Florida native lived abroad from age 10 until now. He tells his story here, including how already knowing Nathan Harriel and Bruno Damiani helped convince him to join the Union.
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The last time the Speedboys made a Public League boys’ basketball championship appearance was in 2023. Coach Adrian Burke and his team look to make the most of this opportunity.
West Philly ‘stayed the path’ to get back to the Public League final
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Trea Turner believes the 2026 Phillies are "more than capable of winning the whole thing."

🎥 Courtesy of the Phillies
February 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
A survive-and-advance kind of win for Villanova. Most importantly, Bryce Lindsay’s slump is over. Wildcats get through their Midwest trip 2-0 and their winning streak is six. They’re 21-5 overall, 12-3 in the Big East, and have a showdown in South Philly Saturday vs. UConn.
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
The #Philadelphia Daily News (@PhillyDailyNews) back page for Feb. 18, 2026

****
➡️ Subscribe: bit.ly/35VPCCH ⬅️
➡️ Inquirer sports: bit.ly/3ODtiCj ⬅️

#eagles #phillies #flyers #sixers
February 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
The #Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) sports front for Feb. 18, 2026

****
➡️ Subscribe: bit.ly/35VPCCH ⬅️
➡️ Inquirer sports: bit.ly/3ODtiCj ⬅️
****

#Phillies #Flyers #76ers #Eagles
February 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Reposted by Philadelphia Inquirer Sports
“I’m prototypically not your average cleanup hitter,” Alec Bohm conceded, before stating his case anyway to protect Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/ale...
With free agency looming next year, Alec Bohm is prepared to bat cleanup (again) for Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper
Bohm conceded this his game was "down last year" but is confident that his ability to "put the ball in play" will be an asset in the cleanup spot behind Schwarber or Harper.
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Zaahir Muhammad-Gray and Latief Lorenzano-White were the driving force behind Imhotep's 73-41 win over Constitution. For the Generals, however, Tuesday’s semifinal was accompanied by controversy.
Imhotep Charter looks to make history with its six straight Public League boys’ basketball title
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Acaden Lewis had 21 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, including one that sealed the win in the final seconds as the Wildcats improved to 7-1 on the road in the Big East.
Villanova continues ‘growing up in front of everybody’s eyes’ with OT win at Xavier
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Look at last season’s Mount Rushmore of hitters and you’ll see the source of Harper’s frustration.
What Bryce Harper said, what he couldn’t say, and how it reflects on Dave Dombrowski | David Murphy
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
This is the sixth time NHL players have competed in the Olympics, and Team USA has managed two silver medals in the previous five.
Wednesday at the Olympics: U.S. vs. Sweden men’s hockey quarterfinal highlights NBC’s TV schedule
www.inquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM