The phrase “defending Super Bowl champions” is about as popular in Philadelphia right now as “Let’s go Mets,” “How ’bout dem Cowboys” or “Joel Embiid’s left knee.” “We’re not defending s—,” left tackle Jordan Mailata explained rather eloquently when the Eagles opened training camp last month. “I don’t like hearing (that).” We hear you, big…
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Eagles received their Super Bowl rings on Friday night. The ring features two Lombardi trophies, representing the…
The left-right combination sure to slug its way to the forefront for the remainder of summer could help the Los Angeles Dodgers return to October’s main event. If the Dodgers are going to set themselves up for a chance at becoming the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees won three consecutive titles at…
NBA and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sometimes envisions the youngest team to win a championship in nearly 50 years as even more youthful. “Our togetherness on and off the court, how much fun we have, it made it feel like we were just kids playing basketball,” he said. If a kid with $10 — and…
Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) lifts the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship…
The Florida Panthers are one win away from claiming the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive year. They deserve to be in that position. The Panthers showed exactly why during a masterclass performance in Saturday’s 5-2 road victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Florida can close out the series Tuesday at home when the puck drops…
Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck as Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) reaches to defend during the first period in game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid addressed the…
May 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers. forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck against the Dallas Stars in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images With the “dynasty” word being floated freely as the Florida Panthers prepare for their…
