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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will face Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars in London Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about the Week 5 matchup across the pond.
From London to … Australia? Pondering the next international trip, and everything else to know ahead of Eagles-Jaguars.
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The scene in the new Nick Saban docuseries is an example of the decision-making required of strong leaders. Were it a doc about Hurts, it would be the origin story for a QB who again is an underdog.
Footage of Jalen Hurts’ Alabama benching reveals what fueled his rise| David Murphy
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The striker has delivered 13 goals and five assists this year for the NWSL's Portland Thorns, all while raising 1-year-old daughter Gigi off the field. She and the USWNT take on Spain on Saturday.
USWNT star Sophia Wilson has made it look easy since returning from pregnancy. But that doesn’t mean it is.
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Also, linebacker Zack Baun has been cleared to play after missing Week 4 in concussion protocol.
Eagles’ offensive line has ‘tall task’ vs. Jaguars, but Fred Johnson says ‘Don’t count us out’
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Some Philly restaurants and bars are getting fans ready for the Eagles’ 9:30 a.m. on Sunday kickoff by offering brunch specials and deals.
Here are some of the Philly bars opening early with brunch specials for the Birds’ 9:30 kickoff in London
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Ralph, a Connecticut native, has been converted to Philly sports fandom herself and is welcoming LeBron James to the Sixers.
After the Sixers’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ cameo, one of the show’s stars praised Philly sports fans: ‘They love that jawn’
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Dalton was obtained to be competition at the No. 2 spot, but did not distinguish himself in training camp.
The Eagles are releasing backup quarterback Andy Dalton, down to three QBs
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Barkley and Smith are both dealing with hamstring injuries heading into Week 5. Zack Baun will return after missing a game with a concussion.
Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith officially ruled out for Eagles’ London meeting with Jaguars
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One of the guiding personnel principles of the Philadelphia Eagles organization has been to prioritize the offensive line. Through four games, the group has undergone dramatic turnover.
unCovering the Birds: Paving a new Lane
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On a momentous week for the offensive line, The Inquirer's Jeff McLane takes the long-lens look on how the Eagles got here.
Best of unCovering the Birds: Why the O-line transition matters
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If Jiříček is going to stick in the lineup, he will need to continue stringing together games like Thursday's against the Senators.
Flyers takeaways: Encouraging play from David Jiříček, and Cam York’s struggles continue
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The Eagles Autism Foundation also held an all-abilities clinic on Wednesday in the United Kingdom.
Ahead of London game, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announces major donation to support autism research in the UK
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Also, what happened to Villanova's dominance at home, a check-in on Penn QB Miles Teodecki, and our picks for must-watch games in The Inquirer's weekly college football roundup.
Penn State’s Midwest migration is failing, Temple rides the rush, and Eastern is dominant, yet again
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🥒 A cheesesteak with a side of pickles? That's how the cheesesteaks are served at Passyunk Avenue, London's Philly-themed sports bar. @ryannovo.bsky.social flew across the pond to try it and ... actually enjoyed it! The cheesesteak itself is a different story.
The 5-foot-11 Lampkin and 6-9 Bell could both be in the starting huddle Sunday in London.
There’s almost a foot between Markel Bell and Willie Lampkin. But they’ve become ‘brothers’ as O-Line careers take off.
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The important thing for Eagles fans is that Howie Roseman’s head is in the right place. The unprecedented nature of the Cam Jurgens trade is a sign that the process is sound.
The Eagles are doing something scarier than tanking or going all in. They’ll be better for it. | David Murphy
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A move to second with time to transition to the outfield would benefit Turner and the Phillies, who could then go shopping for a shortstop.
The most imaginative changes the Phillies can make begin with moving Trea Turner off shortstop
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After collecting 10 wins, a District 12 title and the program’s first state-playoff victory last year, head coach Mike Ewing isn't settling for a "down year." The Lions face Roman Catholic Saturday.
Cardinal O’Hara is using a ‘next class up’ mentality to ‘close the gap’ on other top Catholic League football programs
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Doc Rivers had it right: Some games are just unwinnable. There's no shame in hoisting the white flag for one week and playing Kelee Ringo.
Eagles should treat London game vs. Jags like a ‘scheduled loss’ | Marcus Hayes
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Eagles super fan Allan Scorer turned a bar atop his music venue into a haven for Birds fans in an England neighborhood he likens to Fishtown. And it all started with a migraine.
A seizure at the Linc turned this Brit into an Eagles fan and his U.K. bar into a Birds nest
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Through a difficult recovery and with the help of his family, teammates, and coaches, the 18-year-old Boyd will be leading his team against powerhouse Imhotep on Saturday.
Almost a year after being shot, Northeast High QB Jayden Boyd is ready ‘for the biggest game of our season’
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The Sixers in sold-out action, a game the Eagles would rather forget, and more of the best in Philly sports moments of this week, captured.
The Big Picture: Eagles heartbreak, Sixers’ sellout, and more of the week’s best sports photos
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It will be all business for Covey in the United Kingdom this weekend, but the return man would like to see the international experience enhanced by the league.
Eagles’ Britain Covey wants first name on his jersey for London game — and some changes to NFL international travel
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And "Meatball subs" guy wants you to buy his shirt.
👑 Game fit for a King | Sports Daily Newsletter
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James said he is figuring out his pregame routine again while still adjusting to life with a new team. The 41-year-old had 10 points and five assists in his preseason debut.
Even in year 24, there’s new (and old) things to learn for LeBron James
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Matvei Michkov got the Flyers on the board in the second period after they spent 8 of 20 first-period minutes on the penalty kill.
Four consecutive first-period penalties halt Flyers’ momentum in 2-1 loss to Senators
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James had 10 points and five assists in his 76ers preseason debut as he initiated an offense that was focused on getting out in transition.
LeBron James takes just one shot — officially — in 10-point, five-assist Sixers preseason debut
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Majors could get his first NFL regular season start on what has been an incredibly eventful week for the Eagles' offensive line.
With center Drew Kendall the Eagles’ latest O-line injury concern, Jake Majors might get the starting call
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The Quakers are back at Franklin Field preparing for one last nonconference game. Penn will face Howard for the first time in its 150-year history.
Penn has dropped consecutive games, but there’s no panic: ‘Everything we want is in front of us’
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It's been a tumultuous and injury-riddled couple of weeks in Eagle-land. Can Nick Sirianni's team reset the narrative about where this season is headed?
Eagles vs. Jaguars predictions: Our writers pick a winner for the Week 5 game in London
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