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Eight injured in blast at Pennsylvania chocolate factory
soccer
CF Montreal looking forward to home crowd as search for first points continues
CF Montreal forward Mason Toye (13) walks across the pitch as Nashville SC players behind him celebrate a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. After an extended time away that included two weeks of training camp in Florida and three Major League Soccer road games, CF Montreal will finally be playing in front of its home crowd. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Mark Humphrey
sports
Britton’s three-run homer seals Blue Jays’ 8-3 win over Phillies
hockey
Flyers fire GM Chuck Fletcher, promote Danny Briere to interim job
FILE - Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher pauses while speaking during a news conference at the team's NHL hockey practice facility in Voorhees, N.J., on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. The Philadelphia Flyers have fired general manager Chuck Fletcher and promoted former franchise great Danny Briere to the interim job, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday, March 10, 2023, because the move had not officially been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
sports
Blue Jays use big second, seventh innings to crush Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) bats against the New York Yankees during seventh inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Friday, September 22, 2017. The Blue Jays announced Sunday that it will have slugger Jose Bautista take his place on the Level of Excellence in a pre-game ceremony. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
hockey
Ylonen, Allen lead Canadiens over Flyers 5-2
Montreal Canadiens' Jesse Ylonen, left, and Justin Barron celebrate after Ylonen's goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
world
7 shot, including 2-year-old, outside Philadelphia school
A Philadelphia police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.
sports
Arturs Silovs, Elias Pettersson help Canucks beat Flyers, 6-2
Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny (right) puts a backhand shot over the net of Vancouver Canucks' goalie Arturs Silovs during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, February 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
sports
Patrick Mahomes brings Super Bowl home for Kansas City
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with the the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
football
Super Bowl is a heavyweight showdown
Jan 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) celebrates against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
football
How the Eagles could win
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 01: Philadelphia Eagles offensive line reacts against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on January 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
opinion
Super Bowl is no longer entertainment in America. It’s religion
Cathal Kelly
hockey
Van Riemsdyk, Hart lead Flyers to shootout win over Oilers
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner watches the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
football
Eagles weren’t afraid to make difficult decisions
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 29: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with A.J. Brown #11 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
football
Jalen Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks on the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
hockey
Carter Hart nets shutout as Philadelphia Flyers flatten Winnipeg Jets 4-0
Winnipeg Jets' Saku Maenalanen (8) looks on as Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) stops the shot and Rasmus Ristolainen (55) defends during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, January 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
hockey
Quick start helps Jets defeat Flyers 5-3
Winnipeg Jets' Karson Kuhlman (20), center, scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Felix Sandstrom (32), Scott Laughton (21) and Tony DeAngelo (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
sports
Philadelphia Eagles pound helpless New York Giants to coast to NFC title game
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) runs with the ball as New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and safety Julian Love (20) try to stop him during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
opinion
Flyers emerge as an unlikely winner from Provorov protest
Cathal Kelly
football
Eagles sign former Stampeder tackle Julian Good-Jones
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Calgary Stampeder tackle Julian Good-Jones on Friday. Good-Jones had a workout with the Eagles in November. Toronto Argonauts defensive back Maurice Carnell, centre, is tackled by Good-Jones and Jalen Philpot during first half CFL football action in Calgary, on Oct. 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
hockey
Maple Leafs place defenceman T.J. Brodie on injured reserve
Dec 31, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman TJ Brodie (78) celebrates a goal scored in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
John Tavares, Mitch Marner lead Maple Leafs to 6-2 win over Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
hockey
Maple Leafs, Flyers upbeat as holiday break approaches
Toronto Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting celebrates with goaltender Matt Murray (30) after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
football
Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
basketball
Harris, Embiid carry 76ers past Raptors 104-101 in overtime
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 19: Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during overtime against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center on December 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
baseball
Right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt officially signs with Toronto Blue Jays
New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of Game 3 of a National League wild-card baseball playoff series, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in New York. Bassitt and the Blue Jays have agreed to a new three-year deal worth $63 million.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-John Minchillo
basketball
Boo Simmons: Nets guard jeered in first game in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
hockey
Coleman, Flames send slumping Flyers to seventh straight loss
Nov 21, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) defends the net against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
sports
Suzuki scores shootout winner to lead Canadiens past Flyers 5-4
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers’ Morgan Frost during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, November 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
world
Texas sends next busload of migrants to Philadelphia
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during an election night party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
football
Falcons, Panthers back at it less than two weeks after overtime game
CORRECTS DATE TO SUNDAY, NOV. 6 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY, DEC. 6 - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
sports
LAFC claims first MLS Cup title with shootout win over Union
Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) hoists the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union in the 2022 MLS Cup championship game at Banc of California Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
soccer
Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday
CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Andre Blake #18 of Philadelphia Union reacts during the second half against New York City FC at Subaru Park on October 30, 2022 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
football
Hurts, Eagles beat Texans 29-17 for their first 8-0 start
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)
baseball
Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can’t get first World Series win
Oct 28, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) hits a home run during the tenth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Philadelphia’s Maxey dominant as Sixers rout Raptors 112-90
Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, shoots as Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam defends during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young