Gaucher appeared in four games with the Flyers last season. Also, Rich Tocchet and others received votes for NHL awards.

Communities from far and wide, including the Phillies and other Major League Baseball teams, have rallied together to offer assistance and encouragement to the child from Maple Shade.

The Eagles responded to the A.J. Brown trade and Cristopher Sánchez’s scoreless streak came to an end — but not before breaking a couple records. These are the week’s best sports photos.

And check out our best sports pics of the week.

Plus, the Eagles star tackle gives his impression of fellow International Pathway Program alumnus Uar Bernard.

Though Wicks and Stowers likely won’t be high-volume pass-catchers in 2026, their varying skill sets should help make the Eagles’ offense less predictable than years past.

Assuming this year is like every year before it, Dave Dombrowski will be in the market for a right-handed bat that can solve some of the Phillies problems. But, then, that’s the hope every year.

The growth of the region’s soccer scene will be celebrated when Philadelphia hosts the World Cup. But for years, the sport seemed to only exist locally in the neighborhoods around the cinder fields.

A routine popup to shortstop got lost in the lights in the top of the 10th inning, opening the door for Tampa to score three runs to take a 1-0 lead in the championship series in Cary, N.C.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what A.J. does in New England,” Kelce said on the latest episode of his podcast.

The Phillies closer has been perfect in 14 save opportunities, which ranks sixth among major league relievers even after Duran missed nearly three weeks with an oblique strain.

Archbishop Damiano School held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gaudreau Brothers' Wings of Hopes and Chrysalis Corner, an playground to serve students with special needs.

“I think we’d all rather play a better team than a not-so-good team,” said Joe Scally, whose club home is in the Bundesliga. Germany striker Kai Havertz, meanwhile, called the U.S. "a good team."

Soccer’s world governing body updated its code of conduct, disallowing ticket holders to bring in reusable plastic bottles for refill, something that's typically commonplace at Lincoln Financial Field

The World Cup nations playing in Philly will receive soccer balls signed by the city's biggest sports stars ⚽ The balls will be presented as gifts to the squads playing group stage matches in Philly: Brazil, France, Croatia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Haiti, Curaçao, and Iraq.

“I think we’d all rather play a better team than a not-so-good team,” Joe Scally says of the #USMNT facing Germany in its last World Cup tuneup. Plus Kai Havertz talks about playing the U.S., where he’ll see some familiar faces: www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social

García hit his first home run since May 6, and the Phillies scored six runs for the first time in almost three weeks to complete a season sweep of San Diego.

Mike Gansey is tasked with fixing the Sixers. His Mountaineer family explains why he's the right guy for the job. “He’s competitive as hell,” said current La Salle coach and former WVU guard Darris Nichols. www.inquirer.com/sixers/mike-...

From Joel Embiid to Bryce Harper, Philly sports stars united to sign match balls for each of the nine nations playing in the group stage in Philly

The Flyers also announced their development camp, rookie camp, and training camp dates on Thursday.

"I loved every minute of it." How Cristopher Sánchez made history Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/cri...

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Officially official.

“And only one thing now is: keep on supporting us, and we’re going to try to make you feel proud.” #USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino addresses U.S. Soccer staff ahead of the last practice at the national training center before the team heads to Chicago, then on to California and the World Cup.

If Jalen Hurts can't thrive in new coordinator Sean Mannion's offense, the Birds might have to snag one of the bumper crop of quarterbacks expected to be available next spring, writes @inkstainedretch.bsky.social.

The baseball variant, cofounded by Ruben Amaro Jr., is fast-paced and all about offense. Proceeds will benefit the Darren Daulton Foundation and the Ruben Amaro Sr. Foundation.

The 6-foot-2 combo guard is the second member to join Villanova's 2026 freshman class.

Mike Gansey’s former West Virginia teammates, coach, and even the Mountaineers' bus driver describe a gritty player with a big heart — and explain why he's the right man to fix the Sixers.

Plus, DeJean's fellow All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell is working on finding a way to more interceptions.

If the QB can't thrive in new coordinator Sean Mannion's offense, the Birds might have to snag one of the bumper crop of quarterbacks expected to be available next spring.

Could that 2028 first-rounder become a QB?

The Rams battled back from a three-run deficit by scoring four runs in eighth to beat UT Tyler, 6-5. They'll face two-time defending national champion Tampa in the best-of-three championship series.

Sánchez surpassed Carl Hubbell for the longest consecutive scoreless innings by any left-handed pitcher, but fell short of Orel Hershiser’s MLB record of 59 after giving up a run in the seventh.

Whether or not Castellanos, who is batting .191, catches on with another team, the Phillies will pay $19.2 million of his $20 million salary this year.

The U.S. team's tactics in its World Cup warmup win over Senegal let Dest show the full range of his talents as a wingback. And the game gave him and the team as a whole a big boost of confidence.

The Ivory Coast will also host a community training session on June 12, allowing soccer fans to come watch the team practice before their World Cup schedule opens on June 14. Both events are free.

The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition will host training sessions to teach business owners and watch party hosts their rights when interacting with ICE.

Trinity Rodman and new moms Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson are back together for the first time since the 2024 Olympics, right in time to visit next year’s World Cup hosts.

The 22-year-old infielder has been diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation in the lumbar spine, the team announced Wednesday after months of nonspecific updates.

Rob Mac, co-owner of English soccer club Wrexham, will return to the Philly area later this summer as part of the team's preseason tour that features a stop at Subaru Park.

From fan fests to pickup games, here’s how to enjoy the World Cup in Philadelphia — no ticket or bar required.

Kincade's final show will be in July. After that, Andrew Salciunas will continue as host of The Fanatic’s morning show.

Jordan Mailata says that Devonta Smith, the Eagles' 2021 first-round pick, has "always been a No. 1 receiver."

Carter is one of the top recruits in the Class of 2027. She began her high school career at Penn Charter before moving on to Archbishop Wood before finding the Phoenix.

Vic Fangio doesn’t have the same talent on the 2026 roster at his disposal as he did in 2024. But the production needs to be at that level, writes columnist David Murphy.

On Wednesday, Mikal Bridges will embark on his second NBA Finals appearance, in Game 1 against the Spurs. It’s one of many career milestones, all of which wouldn’t be possible without his “Mama.”

Bryce Harper's two-run homer tied the game at 2 in the fourth inning, and a run scored on a double play in the sixth gave the Phillies' offense just enough runs to support the bullpen.

Philly’s Mikal Bridges will embark on his second NBA Finals appearance, this time with the Knicks. It’s one of many milestones, all of which wouldn’t be possible without his “Mama,” Tyneeha Rivers, who developed the grit that got him to the league. www.inquirer.com/sixers/mikal...

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