Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, there’s nowhere better to start than on the hardwood with the boys’ and girls’ high school basketball playoffs in full swing. There’s plenty from the college game and Phillies spring training as well.
The Archbishop Wood student section cheers before the start of the Vikings’ Catholic League semifinal against Father Judge at the Palestra on Wednesday. Villanova’s Jasmine Bascoe (left) knocks the ball away from UConn’s KK Arnold on Wednesday at the Finneran Pavilion. No. 1 UConn prevailed, 83-69.Neumann Goretti’s Marquis Newson dunks during the final minutes of its win against Bonner Prendergast in the Catholic League semifinals.
Archbishop Wood’s Jaydn Jenkins reaches for a rebound against several Father Judge players in their Catholic League semifinal game. Judge came out the winner.Cole Franklin of North Texas hits Temple’s Masiah Gilyard as he reaches for the ball Sunday at the Liacouras Center. The Owls fell, 65-62.Members of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at Westtown School rejoice after wining their Friends Schools League championships at La Salle University last Friday.
Drexel’s Laine McGurk hits the deck as she fights for a loose ball against Elon last Friday. Drexel won, 68-59. Cardinal O’ Hara’s Megan Rullo (center) is fouled driving to the basket against Neumann Goretti’s Kamora Berry (left) and Reginna Baker during their Catholic League semifinal at Villanova. Rullo scored 22 points in a 51-33 victory. Friends’ Central School’s Zya Small (11) fights for the basketball with Westtown School’s Ishana Sundararajan during the Friends Schools League title game. Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (center) is silhouetted along with some of his teammates as they wait during a drill at spring training in Clearwater, Fla.
Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs plays around for his portrait on photo day at spring training. Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter poses for a portrait during photo day in Clearwater, Fla. Veteran right-hander Aaron Nola warms up in the outfield at spring training on Wednesday. Justin Crawford, a rookie outfielder known for his speed, runs the bases during a drill at Phillies spring training on Tuesday. Hoping for a bounce-back season, pitcher Aaron Nola (center) talks with his Phillies teammates in Clearwater, Fla. Phillies shortstop Trea Turner takes part in a drill that involved bouncing a tennis ball off a mask during spring training.
First baseman Bryce Harper (right) interacts with new Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly during the first full-squad workout on Monday. Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado goes through a workout on Saturday. Pitcher Taijuan Walker looks on during a spring training workout on Sunday. Hot feet: Closer Jhoan Duran walks off the mound after a bullpen session during spring training on Sunday.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, there’s nowhere better to start than in Clearwater, Fla., where the Phillies kicked off their spring training this week. The Sixers also returned from their West Coast trip for a matchup with the Knicks before this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, where Tyrese Maxey will make his first start. And as always, there’s plenty of Big 5 hoops action with March Madness just over a month away.
Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs holds on to a pitch during the first day of spring training practice. Most of the team is already in Clearwater ahead of Monday’s first full-squad workout.Reliever Jose Alvarado (left) is no stranger to BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., but this is the first spring training with the Phillies for Jhoan Duran, who was acquired ahead of the trade deadline last season.Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is back at spring training — as is his popular beard.The Sixers were blown out by the Knicks on Wednesday night, and have lost three of four heading into the All-Star break. Earlier this week, they signed Dalen Terry (right) to a two-way deal.Former Villanova star Mikal Bridges (left) was back in South Philly this week for the Knicks’ win over Justin Edwards (right) and the Sixers.Sixers coach Nick Nurse was without Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks.Joe Pagliei, 91, is the Eagles’ oldest living player and was a member of the 1960 championship team.Villanova guard Kennedy Henry (right) is third on the team in scoring (9.2 points per game). The Wildcats (20-5) are currently second in the Big East behind undefeated UConn, the nation’s No. 1 ranked team.Guard Devin Askew (right) has helped the Villanova to a 19-5 record as they look to get back in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats have won four straight, including Tuesday’s 77-74 victory over Marquette.Saint Joseph’s guard Jill Jekot (bottom) battles for a loose ball against Dayton forward Ajok Madol in Sunday’s loss. The Hawks bounced back with a 70-63 win over George Washington on Wednesday.Saint Joseph’s guard Gabby Casey (center) has her shot attempt blocked against Dayton. Casey leads the team in points (16.7), rebounds (7.0), and steals (1.7) per game, and is second in assists (3.2).Penn guard Jay Jones (with ball) fights for a rebound during the Quakers’ win over Princeton University on Saturday at the Palestra. Penn hosts Columbia on Friday night.Penn guard AJ Levine (left) celebrates with teammates after the Quakers’ win over Princeton. It was the team’s second straight after three losses in a row.Villanova center Duke Brennan (left) collides with Marquette Golden Eagles forward Royce Parham (13). The Wildcats will go for their fifth straight win Saturday against Creighton.While the Phillies are in Clearwater, the La Salle University baseball team practices on campus in the cold. The team takes on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Friday in their first game of the season.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, we’re reaching all the way to last Friday night, when Unrivaled took over South Philly and brought a record crowd to Xfinity Mobile Arena. But that’s not all the basketball — we’ve also got the Sixers, some local college action, and a high school hoops showdown between two defending state champs, Father Judge (Class 6A) and Neumann Goretti (5A).
St. Joe’s forward Anthony Finkley (left) reacts after teammate Jaiden Glover-Toscano hits a three during the second half against George Washington. The Hawks’ 76-73 win was their fourth straight.Philly native Ronald Moore (center) was once an NCAA Tournament hero at Siena and now serves as an assistant coach for the Penn Quakers.Neumann Goretti’s Marquis Newson gets up a shot against Father Judge in the first quarter of the Saints’ 71-66 win over the Crusaders in South Philadelphia on Sunday.Neumann Goretti’s Kody Colson passes the ball past Father Judge’s Khory Copeland (4) and Rezon Harris. Unrivaled set a record for attendance at a regular season women’s basketball game during the three-on-three league’s stop in Philly on Friday night.Cameron Brink of the Breeze leaps past Broomall native Natasha Cloud of the Phantoms. Cloud celebrated her professional hoops homecoming on Friday.Friday’s Unrivaled doubleheader drew more than 21,000 fans and was sold out well in advance.Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey (right) said he was surprised to hear that teammate Jared McCain was traded this week. Before the deadline, center Joel Embiid (left) said he had hoped the team would stay intact. Sixers forward Dominick Barlow drives past New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi.Flyers forward Owen Tippett beats Capitals goalie Clay Stevenson to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead in the first period of Tuesday’s win over Washington.Flyers goalkeeper Samuel Ersson (left) talks with Samuel Hancock, who plays goalie for his youth league team, at the Flyers Charities Carnival on Sunday.Shawn Paul, 3, receives a little help from his dad, Zach, as they try one of the games at the Flyers Charities Carnival.The Flyers Charities Carnival featured a Ferris wheel, a merry-go-round, and other carnival favorites. Fans could also interact with players, coaches, and alumni.The Phillie Phanatic helps load cases of supplies onto the team truck before it leaves for spring training in Clearwater, Fla. Yes, he packed his hot dog launcher.Sunday’s boys’ basketball game between Neumann Goretti and Father Judge was sold out.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, however, isn’t just about the end of the Eagles’ season — it’s also about turning the page and remembering there’s more to life than just football. We’ve got photos of Joel Embiid and the Sixers, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers, and Cavan Sullivan and the Union returning to the practice pitch.
And, yes, there are pictures of the Eagles’ game — but maybe Saquon Barkley’s adorable kids can soften the blow …
The Eagles’ loss Sunday was their first home playoff loss under Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles have made the playoffs in each of the five years under Nick Sirianni, but lost in the wild-card round three times. The other two years they went to the Super Bowl.
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who finished second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage, scored a pair of touchdowns against the Eagles on Sunday.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, we’ve got Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe leading the way for the Sixers, while Trevor Zegras and the Flyers get some revenge on Cutter Gauthier. And, of course, we’ve got the Eagles — both on the field and on the steps of the Art Museum …
Joel Embiid and the Sixers cruised past the Washington Wizards, 131-110, on Wednesday night.
Tyrese Maxey couldn’t lift the Sixers over the Denver Nuggets this week, but he does remain one of the Eastern Conference’s top All-Star candidates after finishing third in the second round of fan voting.
A member of the Sixers dance team waves the team flag before the Sixers game against the Nuggets.VJ Edgecombe tried to dunk over Washington’s Marvin Bagley III, but instead was called for an offensive foul in the first half of the Sixers’ latest win.
Former Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier (not pictured) struck first, but Trevor Zegras answered with two first-period goals of his own Tuesday night. The Flyers went on to beat the Ducks, 5-2.
Peter Chang plays basketball during a mild winter afternoon Monday at Charles T. Mitchell Jr. Park in Philadelphia.Temple guard Jordan Mason drives past East Carolina guard Jordan Riley during the second half. Temple’s 75-67 victory pushed its winning streak to seven games.
Large cutouts of Eagles players like Jordan Mailata and Jalen Hurts decorate the steps at the Art Museum on Wednesday, ahead of Sunday’s wild-card game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra left Sunday’s game after he was injured on this tackle by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves in the third quarter.
Eagles defensive tackle Byron Young (left) and linebacker Joshua Uche (right) tackle Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. They were two Birds who saw extended playing time with the starters resting.
The Eagles won the Super Bowl, of course, and the Phillies captured the NL East title before falling out of the playoffs in excruciating fashion. These were the biggest stories for Philadelphia fans in 2025, but there was much more.
Dazzling rookie VJ Edgecombe brought new hope for the Sixers, while the downtrodden Flyers showed new fight under coach Rick Tocchet. The city’s iconic events, the Broad Street Run and the Philadelphia Marathon, were as thrilling as ever. The PGA Tour paid a visit this summer. And the NCAA wrestling championships brought a different vibe to the city.
The Inquirer’s photographers were there to capture it all. Here’s a look at our best photos of 2025.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Rams safety Jaylen McCollough during their playoff matchup on Jan. 19. The Eagles won, 28-22.A reveler climbs a pole on Broad Street near City Hall as Eagles fans celebrate the NFC championship rout of the Washington Commanders on Jan. 26.
A tailgater makes use of a personal porta-potty in a Lincoln Financial Field parking lot on Jan. 19. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni gets a Gatorade shower from DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown late in the Super Bowl rout of the Kansas City Chiefs.Eagles players are reflected in the Lombardi Trophy after the 40-22 win against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.Fireworks fly at the Art Museum at the conclusion of the Super Bowl LIX victory parade on Feb. 14.Imhotep Charter star RJ Smith (1) celebrates with his teammates after they beat Samuel Fels High, 71-66, in the Public League championship game on Feb. 23. Fans sramble to avoid a foul ball during a Phillies spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Feb. 25 in Port Charlotte, Fla.St. Joseph’s guard Laura Ziegler (left) is mobbed by Paula Maurina (right) and teammates after her game-winning shot against Richmond in the Atlantic 10 semifinals on March 8.La Salle’s retiring basketball coach, Fran Dunphy (left), receives a six-pack of beer and other mementos from St. Joseph’s coach Billy Lange on March 8.
Brandon Graham hugs his daughter Emerson after his retirement announcement at the NovaCare Complex on March 18. The Eagles defensive end unretired and is playing again this season. Oklahoma State heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson celebrates after defeating Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson of Minnesota during the NCAA wrestling championship at the Wells Fargo Center on March 22.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards grabs a rebound between a fallen Quentin Grimes and Adem Bona of the Sixers on April 5. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley looks at President Donald J. Trump during the Super Bowl champions’ visit to the White House on April 28.
Runners pass a beer sign near Windrim Avenue during the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 4.PGA player Keegan Bradley hits a challenging shot from a hill at the par-4 17th hole during the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 9. Bradley shot a double bogey on the hole.
Edmundo Sosa of the Phillies is tagged out at the plate by Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson during the fourth inning on July 4. Baseball’s greatest entrance: Newly acquired closer Jhoan Duran making his Phillies debut to finish off the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 1.
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner leaps into the celebration after his game-winning hit against the Braves. The Phillies beat Atlanta, 3-2, in 10 innings on Aug. 30.Wendy Cooper of Reading takes in the scene at the TrueFan tailgate party before the Eagles played the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 4.Phillies outfielders Nick Castellanos and Harrison Bader greet each other with their ring fingers before a game against the Mets on Sept. 9.Kyle Schwarber acknowledges the crowd at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 9 after he hit his 50th home run of the season in a game against the Mets.Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering shows his dejection as the Dodgers celebrate their series-clinching playoff win on Oct. 9 in Los Angeles.
Weston Wilson (left) and Edmundo Sosa console Orion Kerkering after the reliever’s 11th-inning error handed the Dodgers a walk-off win in the NL Division Series. Temple’s Peter Clarke reacts after quarterback Blake Horvath’s 51-yard touchdown run lifted Navy past the Owls, 32-31, on Oct. 11 at the Linc. Au’vion Horton hangs on during the bull riding event at the 8 Seconds Rodeo inside the Liacouras Center on Oct. 11. Flyers captain Sean Couturier leaps over Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov during the team’s 5-2 win over the defending champs on Oct. 13.The Eagles defense celebrates after linebacker Jalyx Hunt’s interception return for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 19. Eric McGarry of Manayunk talks to his wife, Gwen Jones, on the phone after finishing the Philadelphia Marathon on Nov. 23. It was his first marathon and he was most excited about running through his neighborhood, where his wife and friends were there to cheer him on.Central High’s players celebrate after they won the annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game against Northeast, 22-14.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, the Eagles dominated the Las Vegas Raiders, 31-0, to end a three-game losing streak and secure their first shut out win since 2018.
The Flyers took the Carolina Hurricanes to a shootout last Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, but lost 4-3. The Sixers, though, defended home court with a strong performance by Joel Embiid in last week’s 10-point win over the Indiana Pacers.
Meanwhile, Villanova picked up a much-needed nonconference win over Pittsburgh, buoyed by a strong performance from Duke Brennan.
And finally, our Alex Coffey spoke to Billy Gordon’s family, who still has his VHS collection of basketball games of nearly five decades in Cobbs Creek.
Our photographers were on hand for it all.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett gets his jersey grabbed by Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt during the third quarter of Sunday’s game.Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts evades Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter during a run in Sunday’s game.Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt watches the action as snow falls at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert drops a pass in the end zone against the Raiders on Sunday.Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith catches the football with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter in coverage during the second quarter of Sunday’s game.Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (center) stops a shot attempt from Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (right) with teammate Ty Murchison last Saturday night.Flyers center Trevor Zegras celebrates his first period goal against the Hurricanes last Saturday.Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe is fouled by Pacers forward Pascal Siakam while attempting a dunk last Friday. The Sixers won 115-105.Villanova forward Duke Brennan (center) is defended by Pittsburgh forward Roman Siulepa (right) during the first half at Finneran Pavilion on Saturday. Villanova own 79-61.Crates filled with various tapes of NCAA, NBA, and WNBA games from 1986 to 2024 in the room of Billy Gordon in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday. Gordon taped and collected men’s and women’s college and professional game broadcasts for 38 years until his death in 2024.
And it was an eventful one for our photographers and videographers who captured images that gave visual life to The Inquirer’s journalism and told stories in ways that transcend words. (For proof, see those racing hot dogs.)
They were on the scenes after two high-profile shootings that, combined, left five peopledead and18 others wounded, and for the march that poignantly drew attention to the tragic killing of Kada Scott.
In the months after the Eagles’ convincing Super Bowl victory, and the cheers in Chinatown when the 76ers decided they would rebuild in South Philly instead of moving, the region showed its resilience among challenges.
Dramatic decreases in homicides continued in Philly — 208 through Dec. 10, down from 527 through the same date in 2021. The city workers’ strike was over ineight days. The one in 1986 lasted three weeks.
SEPTA kept rolling despite fires, threatened drastic cuts, a possible strike, and serious railcar shortage.
Our visual staff was there for it all, and that won’t change in 2026.
— Anthony R. Wood
Saturnalian captain Thomas Dougherty dances on Second Street in Philadelphia during the Mummers after-party on New Year’s Day.Under the watchful eye of the eagle statue at the Wanamaker Building on Jan. 10, Bob Koherr, 64, and Walter Batt, 62, of Center City, embrace, remembering the time they spent together there.Lloyd Morgan (right) and a friend carry a cutout of President Donald Trump on a surfboard through Washington on Jan. 19, the day before Trump’s second inauguration.Saquon Barkley celebrates as he nears the end zone on a 78-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 19. The Eagles eked out a 28-22 win.Eagles players lift the Lombardi Trophy after their 40-22 Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.Saquon Barkley leaps into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns against the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 26. The Eagles won 55-23 to clinch their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons.Family and friends skate on the ice rink that Fox Chase resident David Bara built in his backyard last winter. “There aren’t many people in Philly who are crazy enough to do what I do,” Bara said.Jada Pichardo produced Pennsauken’s first state wrestling title when the senior won the 126-pound division at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association championships in March.Emergency workers battle a fire at the 7200 block of Calvert Street in Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed nearby on Jan. 31.National Transportation Safety Board officials walk through debris from the medical jet crash along Cottman Avenue near Roosevelt Boulevard.Marisol Nelson was among the hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans who lined Philly streets on Feb. 14 for the Birds’ Super Bowl victory parade.A sea of fans greets Eagles team buses as they coast along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the Super Bowl victory parade.St. Joseph’s guard Laura Ziegler (center) celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning shot against Richmond in the Atlantic 10 tournament semifinals in March.Actor and rapper Will Smith, with mother Caroline Bright, attends a street renaming ceremony in West Philadelphia in March. The city renamed the 2000 block of North 59th Street “Will Smith Way.”Gabby Thomas poses for photos with fans after racing in the women’s 100 meters during the Grand Slam Track meet at Franklin Field on June 1.
City workers and volunteers move dumped tires toward garbage trucks during the Philly Spring Cleanup at Tacony Creek Park in April.Visitors tour Lucy the Elephant in April. The historic six-story structure has been a Margate, N.J., landmark for more than a century. Celal Emanet (center), with son Muhammed (right) and family friend Mustafa Tug, waits for his wife, Emine, to be released from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in Elizabeth, N.J., on March 12. The Emanets were arrested at their Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township two weeks earlier.Fulya Labernas (left) takes a picture of her 1-year-old son, Ibrahim, and her cousin, Neslihan Kalkan, outside Jersey Kebab on March 30. Celal and Emine Emanet prepared a feast to thank community members who rallied and raised money on their behalf after they were arrested by ICE agents.Andrew Ahl of the Reptile and Amphibian Department at the Philadelphia Zoo holds a Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise that hatched in April.Montgomery County seniors in their 70s, 80s, and 90s cross Egypt Road from their continuing care retirement community in Audubon to protest the Trump administration on May 1. Members of the Camden High Marching Band attend a college signing day celebration at Rutgers Camden on May 2. Front row from left: Jazmynne Houston and Shaleah Navarro. Second row from left: Marjhani Land, Shalynn Mitchell, and Jaida Mitchell.Spectators watch the action during the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course on May 8. A roller blader passes the “Weaver’s Knot: Sheet Bend” artwork along the Delaware River Waterfront on May 12. Spectators people-watch outside Rim Cafe during the annual South 9th Street Italian Market Festival on May 18 in Philadelphia. From left: Joe Mirarchi, Howie Brown, William Gambino, and a person who didn’t want to give his name.On June 2, Saquon Barkley stopped by to help out at Geno’s Steaks, which was dubbed “Steakquon’s,” in celebration of the Eagles running back’s “Madden NFL 26” video game cover announcement.The aftermath of a large fire that engulfed multiple SEPTA buses at the Roberts Yard SEPTA Railroad Facility in Nicetown on June 5. Officials said 40 buses in the lot were damaged.Independence National Historical Park staff members fired muskets on June 6 during Revolutionary War weapons training. The training on reproduction flintlock muskets took place on the lawn south of Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia.Women dressed in colonial garb march in the “No Kings” political demonstration protesting the Trump administration on June 14 in Philadelphia.Wydad fans celebrate a goal as their team plays Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group G match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 22. Juventus won 4-1.Justin and Erica Vidal, of Galloway, N.J., enjoy ice cream cones in their 1967 Dodge Dart convertible with sons Alessio, 2 months; Nino, 2; and Alexander, 5, at Kustard Korner in Egg Harbor City.The Jewell and Alisio families celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a block party on Roseberry Street in Philadelphia on July 5.Angel Luis Rosado with Athena Contracting Inc. works to clear garbage at a dump site at Caldera and Red Lion Roads on July 8 during the second week of AFSCME District Council 33’s strike.Mayor Cherelle L. Parker walks from her City Hall office on July 9 to speak hours after her administration struck a tentative contract agreement with AFSCME District Council 33 leaders, ending a strike. With her are Chief Deputy Mayor Sinceré Harris (from left), Chief of Staff Tiffany W. Thurman, and Chief Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley.A wild turkey found itself stuck in traffic with many others after a crash on the northbound side of the North-South Freeway (I-76) in Gloucester City, N.J., on July 11.Phillies starter Ranger Suárez unraveled in the second inning of a game on July 20 against the Los Angeles Angels. The blur was created in-camera using a slow shutter speed and panning with the movement.Eagles players Nakobe Dean (from left), Jalen Hurts, Moro Ojomo, and Jordan Davis relax on the field after training camp practice on July 26.Willa Allen, the widow of Dick Allen, waves to the crowd as she rides in the Hall of Fame Legends Parade with her family on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Dick Allen, Dave Parker, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, and Billy Wagner were among those inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Union forward Mikael Uhre (second from left) celebrates his second half go-ahead goal with his teammates against the Colorado Rapids at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on July 26.James Burton, 59, of West Oak Lane (from left), Raymond Johnson, 62, of West Oak Lane, and Mike Johnson, 58, of Newport, Del., sit at the bay door watching a downpour at Ray’s Auto in Germantown on July 31.Closer Jhoan Duran makes his Phillies debut against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 1 at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies win 5-4.Ari from Philly (back to camera) gets decorated by “the glitter guy” on Aug. 23 before the start of the 2025 Philly Naked Bike Ride at Lemon Hill.Philadelphia schools Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. (left) and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker greet a student at Edward T. Steel School on Aug. 25, the first day of school.A rider carries his plants on the 66 bus at the SEPTA Frankford Transportation Center on Aug. 25. Frustration and confusion were being seen at Center City transit hubs amid SEPTA cuts.Steve Jamison, owner of Blue Sole Shoes at 1805 Chestnut St., on Aug. 26. After a vandal damaged the store’s window with a brick, Jamison cut a boot in half and glued each half on opposite sides of the window to create a “lighter situation” while he waited for new glass to be installed.Audenried players Myhaj Oliphant (26) and Jaylin Simms rest while head coach Roy-Al Edwards (far right) talks with another coach during halftime at Chichester High, in Boothwyn on Aug. 28. Chichester got the win 36-16.Phillies catcher Rafael Marchan tags out Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson at home plate in the fifth inning on Aug. 29 in Philadelphia. Phillies win 2-1.A guest views Alexander Calder’s sculpture “Tripes” (1974) in the Vestige Garden, at Calder Gardens during a preview on Sept. 15.People gather for a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at Fluehr Park in Northeast Philadelphia on Sept. 17. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.Michael Coard, an attorney and leader of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, speaks with a megaphone prior to a silent protest on Sept. 19, near the President’s House. “What can’t occur is slavery being censored in this historical place. We must show the harm,” Coard said. During the rally, the group led a nine-minute tribute to the nine enslaved people that George Washington brought to the Philadelphia residence.Defensive tackle Byron Young celebrates with fans a blocked a field goal sealed the team’s 33-26 comeback win over the Rams on Sept. 21 in Philadelphia.Hurricane Imelda brought conditions for an aurora sunset seen behind the Philadelphia skyline, captured from the Camden Waterfront on Sept. 30.Josh and Tabitha Filomeno, of Northern Liberties, enjoy the weather with their daughter, Joia, 5 months, along Kelly Drive on Oct. 3.Motorcyclists compete on the sand during the Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood on Oct. 5.Tanelsa Franklin-Phillips and moviegoers wait outside the Film Society Center on Oct. 5.Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández (left) slides safely by Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto to score in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park on Oct. 6.The Dodgers’ Max Muncy celebrates after Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering’s errant throw home allowed the winning run in the 11th inning of Game 4 of NLDS on Oct. 9 in Los Angeles. Dodgers won 2-1, ending the season for the Phillies.Friends Dennis Donnelly (left) and Jack Sharkey of Northeast Philadelphia are soaked as the surf crashes over the North Wildwood seawall during a nor’easter Oct. 12. Donnelly said they were in Wildwood to retrieve his jet ski so it wouldn’t get damaged by the storm.Flyers captain Sean Couturier leaps over Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov during the first period of the Flyers’ home opener on Oct. 13, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 5-2 over the defending Stanley Cup champs.Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey and forward Trendon Watford were all smiles after their 110-108 victory over James Harden and the Clippers on Nov. 17 in Philadelphia.Kada Scott’s mother, Kim Matthews (center right), holds a sign featuring her daughter while releasing balloons at a Domestic Violence Awareness walk at the Philadelphia Art Museum on Oct. 26.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, the Flyers played the team with the NHL’s best record, Colorado, and came away with a narrow defeat. Two nights later, they manhandled the San Jose Sharks.
Villanova proved to be the top team on the women’s basketball scene by beating St. Joseph’s for the Big 5 championship.
And in Inglewood, Calif., the Eagles dropped their third straight game in a 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Villanova’s Denae Carter (25) and Kelsey Joens guard St. Joseph’s Aleah Snead during the Big 5 championship at Finneran Pavilion on Sunday. Villanova won, 76-70.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown can’t pull in a pass in overtime as Donte Jackson of the Chargers defends him. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley tosses the football to a fan after scoring on a 52-yard run against the Chargers. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (top) and linebacker Zack Baun sack Justin Herbert in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Dressed for the holidays, an Eagles fan watches the loss to the Chargers in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith pulls in a catch as Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman tackles him. Embattled Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo talks into his play chart during the Monday night loss in Inglewood, Calif.An Eagles fan makes his feelings known with a sign during the team’s loss to the Chargers. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni absorbing the defeat at SoFi Stadium.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, we’ve got Trevor Zegras and the Flyers taking some hits, Nick Sirianni and the Eagles getting dealt a Black Friday loss, and Joel Embiid making moves — both on and off the court. …
Flyers forward Trevor Zegras lays on the ice after being boarded by Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin in the second period. Zegras scored one of the Flyers’ five goals in Thursday’s win over the Sabres.
Flyers right wing Bobby Brink gets hit by the puck as he tries to settle in behind Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and set a screen on goaltender Tristan Jarry. The 5-1 loss on Monday ended the team’s three-game winning streak.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts as he walks off the field after his team’s Black Friday loss to the Chicago Bears. The 24-15 loss was the Eagles’ second straight and their fourth in their last eight games.
A.J. Brown had his best statistical game of the season against the Bears, and has three touchdowns in the Eagles’ last two games — but the Birds are 0-2 in those games.
First-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has been the target of much of the criticism around the Eagles, with some crossing the line and vandalizing his N.J. home.
Joel Embiid signs autographs for Quentin Zheng, 10, left, and Mason Zheng, 9, center, during a release event for the Sixers center’s first signature shoe from Skechers, the SKX JE1, at Lapstone & Hammer on Wednesday.
