philadelphiaherald.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for philadelphiaherald.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page philadelphiaherald.com http://www.philadelphiaherald.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:25:37 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:25:37 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Bills will upgrade NY's Affordable Care Act Section 1332 waiver]]> Both chambers of the New York state Legislature have included coverage for all legislation in their respective budgets.

The bills would update the state's Affordable Care Act Section 1332 waiver to make coverage available for all income-eligibl]]>
http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179301/bills-will-upgrade-ny-affordable-care-act-section-1332-waiver 274179301 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:53:10 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179301/bills-will-upgrade-ny-affordable-care-act-section-1332-waiver
<![CDATA[Tyrese Maxey scores 30 as Sixers hold off Heat]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat 274179284 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat <![CDATA[Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said on Monday.

The 36-year-old suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami in the team's 3-1 home victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last Wednesday.

"Lionel Messi will not ]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury 274179235 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury <![CDATA[Now on the wrong kind of streak, Isles seek turnaround vs. Hurricanes]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes 274179011 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:19:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes <![CDATA[Flyers continue difficult stretch with Maple Leafs rematch]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179003/flyers-continue-difficult-stretch-with-maple-leafs-rematch 274179003 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:05:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274179003/flyers-continue-difficult-stretch-with-maple-leafs-rematch <![CDATA[A lot going Bruins' way as Senators visit]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178915/a-lot-going-bruins-way-as-senators-visit 274178915 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:18 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178915/a-lot-going-bruins-way-as-senators-visit <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins 274178913 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Cavs sign Marcus Morris to 10-day contract]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract 274178768 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract <![CDATA[Steelers Aren't Done After Trading for Justin Fields]]> Ryan Mink

The first week of free agency is in the books and no team has shaken things up more than the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here's a look at what's happened around the division so far:

Pittsburgh Steelers: Not Done After Trading for Justin Fields

The Steelers have completely remade their quarterback room. After signing Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh traded 2022 first-round pick Ken]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields 274178632 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:25:04 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields <![CDATA[Dolphins re-signing veteran OL Isaiah Wynn]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn 274178383 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:40:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn <![CDATA[F Wayne Simmonds retires after 15 NHL seasons]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178277/f-wayne-simmonds-retires-after-15-nhl-seasons 274178277 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:55:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274178277/f-wayne-simmonds-retires-after-15-nhl-seasons <![CDATA[Short-handed and tied in the East, Heat, Sixers try to move up]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up 274175236 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up <![CDATA[NIT bracket: Indiana State, Seton Hall among top seeds]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds 274175123 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[US: Two killed, five others injured in Washington, DC]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174847/us-two-killed-five-others-injured-in-washington-dc 274174847 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174847/us-two-killed-five-others-injured-in-washington-dc <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Active leaders]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174843/ncaa-tournament-active-leaders 274174843 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:40:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174843/ncaa-tournament-active-leaders <![CDATA[How he fits: Justin Fields]]> Dale Lolley

The Steelers completed the total makeover of their quarterback room by sending a conditional 2025 draft pick to the Chicago Bears for former first-round pick Justin Fields.

Fields, who turned 25 earlier this month, was the 11th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.

He'll join recently-signed Russell Wilson in the Steelers' quarterback room, replacing the trio of Kenny Pickett, Mit]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174769/how-he-fits-justin-fields 274174769 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174769/how-he-fits-justin-fields <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174756 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:05:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament past champions]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions 274174754 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:55:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions <![CDATA[Steelers QB Justin Fields 'ready for this next chapter']]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174514/steelers-qb-justin-fields-ready-for-this-next-chapter 274174514 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:19:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174514/steelers-qb-justin-fields-ready-for-this-next-chapter <![CDATA[With losing streak vanquished, Heat to face Pistons again]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again 274174489 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:40:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again <![CDATA[3 killed in shootings in Philadelphia suburb]]> NEW YORK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Three people were killed in shootings in a suburban township outside Philadelphia in the United States on Saturday, local media reported.

The shootings took place at two homes in Falls Township in Bucks County. The victims were known to the shooter, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The shootings appear to be domestic in nature, said the paper.

Following the inciden]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174154/3-killed-in-shootings-in-philadelphia-suburb 274174154 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:04 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274174154/3-killed-in-shootings-in-philadelphia-suburb <![CDATA[US: Man accused of killing three people in Pennsylvania in custody, say police]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173982/us-man-accused-of-killing-three-people-in-pennsylvania-in-custody-say-police 274173982 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:11 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173982/us-man-accused-of-killing-three-people-in-pennsylvania-in-custody-say-police <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 17]]> NEW YORK -- Three people were killed in shootings in a suburban township outside Philadelphia in the United States on Saturday, local media reported.

The shootings took place at two homes in Falls Township in Bucks County. The victims were known to the shooter, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. (US-Shootings)

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SANAA -- The U.S. and British naval forces conducted four airstrikes on the Yeme]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 274173967 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:03 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Dybala to miss Argentina's friendlies]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Roma forward Paulo Dybala has been ruled out of Argentina's friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States due to injury, the South American country's football association said on Saturday.

The 30-year-old suffered a right adductor tear while training with the Giallorossi and will receive treatment in Italy, the Argentine FA said on social media. It did not ]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies 274173931 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:02 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies <![CDATA[Spadaro: 5 common threads in the Eagles' free agency haul]]> Dave Spadaro

We enter the second week of the roster-building portion of this 2024 offseason and you can clearly see that the Eagles have taken a direct approach to adding to the football team what they want. There are certain qualities that top the list of what Philadelphia wants - no - insists upon and when you look beyond the names, the traits stand out.

1. Talent and versatility

O]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173773/spadaro-5-common-threads-in-the-eagles-free-agency-haul 274173773 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:12:08 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173773/spadaro-5-common-threads-in-the-eagles-free-agency-haul <![CDATA[Lakers, Magic prevail again at NBA 2K League's Slam Open]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173739/lakers-magic-prevail-again-at-nba-2k-league-slam-open 274173739 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:37 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173739/lakers-magic-prevail-again-at-nba-2k-league-slam-open <![CDATA[Austin FC, Union search for winning formula in first-ever meeting]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting 274173721 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:35 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting <![CDATA[No. 10 Marquette returns to Big East title game by beating Providence]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173656/no-10-marquette-returns-to-big-east-title-game-by-beating-providence 274173656 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:44 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173656/no-10-marquette-returns-to-big-east-title-game-by-beating-providence <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings 274173614 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series returns to concrete from dirt at Bristol]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173591/nascar-cup-series-returns-to-concrete-from-dirt-at-bristol 274173591 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274173591/nascar-cup-series-returns-to-concrete-from-dirt-at-bristol <![CDATA[Steelers busy in opening days of new league year]]> Dale Lolley

With the NFL new league year beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Steelers made a flurry of moves to open their offseason, the biggest being making a big change at quarterback.

The Steelers signed Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, then sent incumbent starter, Kenny Pickett, to Philadelphia in a swap of draft picks.

Wilson not only replaces Pickett as the Steelers' starting quar]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year 274170636 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year <![CDATA[Military ships, jet purchase hit by Biden's 1% defense budget rise]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, President Joe Biden's overall U.S. defense and national security budget request was released, totaling just one percent higher than in 2023.

This level will cause a slowdown in spending on a wide range of programs and delay efforts to rebuild weapons stocks depleted by the Ukraine and Israel conflicts.

The $895 billion national security budget request is the outcome of a two-yea]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170527/military-ships-jet-purchase-hit-by-biden-1-defense-budget-rise 274170527 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:00:51 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170527/military-ships-jet-purchase-hit-by-biden-1-defense-budget-rise <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 NFL Draft Selections]]> Craig Peters

The Minnesota Vikings have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Detroit on April 25-27, 2024.

Minnesota has been assigned the 11th overall pick in the first round based on reverse order of finish in the 2023 regular season.

The Vikings were one of four teams to finish 7-10, but tiebreakers resulted in the Falcons (No. 8 pick), Bears (No. 9) and Jets (No. 10) bei]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections 274170272 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:19 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections <![CDATA[Matt Hennessy: 'So excited to be home']]> Owen Boyle

Matt Hennessy had goosebumps when he drove past Lincoln Financial Field on his way to making his signing with the Eagles official.

"Philly is like a second home for me," Hennessy said.

The offensive lineman played his college football at Temple University in North Philadelphia. Hennessy is familiar with the friendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field, having played his home games there wi]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170058/matt-hennessy-so-excited-to-be-home 274170058 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:12:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170058/matt-hennessy-so-excited-to-be-home <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker (updated 3.15.24)]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

As the 2024 free agency period kicks off, speculation reaches its peak or dwindles depending on the upcoming moves. The official start of the new league year on March 13th at 4:00 PM ET marks the moment when free agents can sign with new teams. Preceding this, the legal tampering window which opened]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 274170011 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:06:09 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 <![CDATA[RJ Davis, No. 4 North Carolina get past Pitt in ACC semis]]> (Photo credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports)

WASHINGTON -- RJ Davis scored 25 points to help No. 4 North Carolina beat Pitt 72-65 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament semifinals on Friday night.

The top-seeded Tar Heels (27-6) will face the winner of Virginia and North Carolina State on Saturday night.

For the fourth-seeded Panthers (22-11), the loss snaps a four-game win streak and put]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169787/rj-davis-no-4-north-carolina-get-past-pitt-in-acc-semis 274169787 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:25:50 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169787/rj-davis-no-4-north-carolina-get-past-pitt-in-acc-semis <![CDATA[Late-game issues could be a hurdle again for Pacers vs. Nets]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets 274169709 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:56:00 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets <![CDATA[Road-warrior Maple Leafs host hot Hurricanes]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes 274169622 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:56:01 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes <![CDATA[Trump ordered CIA operation against China report]]> The social media influencing campaign was intended to foster ?paranoia? among top leaders in Beijing, Reuters reported

Former US President Donald Trump authorized a secret CIA influence campaign aimed at smearing the Chinese government and turning public opinion against its leaders, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing ex-officials with knowledge of the operation.

According to the report, t]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169572/trump-ordered-cia-operation-against-china-report 274169572 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:13:09 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169572/trump-ordered-cia-operation-against-china-report <![CDATA[Sounders itching for first win of season vs. Rapids]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169557/sounders-itching-for-first-win-of-season-vs-rapids 274169557 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:03:18 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169557/sounders-itching-for-first-win-of-season-vs-rapids <![CDATA[Confident Bruins host inconsistent Flyers]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers 274169556 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:28 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers <![CDATA[Panthers out to continue success over rival Lightning]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning 274169373 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:39 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning <![CDATA[Reports: Steelers trade QB Kenny Pickett to Eagles]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274168270/reports-steelers-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-to-eagles 274168270 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274168270/reports-steelers-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-to-eagles <![CDATA[U.S. records about 20,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC]]> LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Xinhua) -- There have been at least 29 million flu illnesses, 320,000 hospitalizations, and 20,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some parts of the country.

Thirteen influenza-as]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274167920/us-records-about-20000-deaths-from-flu-this-season-cdc 274167920 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:58:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274167920/us-records-about-20000-deaths-from-flu-this-season-cdc <![CDATA[Reports: Eagles keep DE Josh Sweat on restructured deal]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274167516/reports-eagles-keep-de-josh-sweat-on-restructured-deal 274167516 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:25:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274167516/reports-eagles-keep-de-josh-sweat-on-restructured-deal <![CDATA[Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol's contract]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165890/cardinals-extend-manager-oliver-marmol-contract 274165890 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:08 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165890/cardinals-extend-manager-oliver-marmol-contract <![CDATA[Broncos to bargain bin: QB Russell Wilson officially joins Steelers]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165826/broncos-to-bargain-bin-qb-russell-wilson-officially-joins-steelers 274165826 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:40:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165826/broncos-to-bargain-bin-qb-russell-wilson-officially-joins-steelers <![CDATA[Kevin Byard excited to join 'hungry' Bears defense]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

Veteran safety Kevin Byard decided to join the Bears in large part because he feels the team is ascending and boasts a talented defense.

Bears made free agent RB D’Andre Swift feel wanted Roster Move: Bears add LB Amen Ogbongbemiga  Roster Move: Bears agree to terms with RB Dȁ]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165456/kevin-byard-excited-to-join-hungry-bears-defense 274165456 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:16 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165456/kevin-byard-excited-to-join-hungry-bears-defense <![CDATA[Bears made free agent RB D'Andre Swift feel wanted]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

New Bears running back D'Andre Swift told reporters Thursday that he was "stressing" when the NFL's free agency negotiation window opened on Monday.

"I was laying down with my phone next to me in the house by myself," Swift said during his introductory press conference. "I didn't want to be aro]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165455/bears-made-free-agent-rb-dandre-swift-feel-wanted 274165455 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:14 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165455/bears-made-free-agent-rb-dandre-swift-feel-wanted <![CDATA[Providence seeks resume-building win vs. No. 10 Marquette]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165331/providence-seeks-resume-building-win-vs-no-10-marquette 274165331 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:55:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165331/providence-seeks-resume-building-win-vs-no-10-marquette <![CDATA[Bills sign WR Mack Hollins & LB Nicholas Morrow to one-year deals]]> by Alec White & Maddy Glab

The Buffalo Bills announced two free agent signings Thursday afternoon as both WR Mack Hollins and LB Nicholas Morrow signed their contracts with the team.

Here's more info on Buffalo's latest free agency moves:

LB Nicholas Morrow

The Bills are adding depth to their linebacker room and signed LB Nicholas Morrow to a one-year deal.

Morrow, 28, will be entering hi]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165289/bills-sign-wr-mack-hollins--lb-nicholas-morrow-to-one-year-deals 274165289 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:15:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165289/bills-sign-wr-mack-hollins--lb-nicholas-morrow-to-one-year-deals <![CDATA[Raiders suman a Wilkins y Minshew]]> Harry Ruiz

Menos de dos meses despues de haber sido presentados oficialmente por los Raiders el entrenador en jefe Antonio Pierce y el gerente general Tom Telesco, llego una fecha clave para la directiva y equipo que ambos hombres ahora encabezan: 13 de Marzo, dia en el cual arranco el nuevo ano de la NFL y donde se comenzaron a hacer oficiales las contrataciones de jugadores que se hicieron agentes libres al fi]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165233/raiders-suman-a-wilkins-y-minshew 274165233 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:05:14 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165233/raiders-suman-a-wilkins-y-minshew <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker]]> Follow updates to transactions made by the Vikings Craig Peters

AGREED TO TERMS | SIGNED | RE-SIGNED | EXTENDED | EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS | UFAs | SIGNED ELSEWHERE | RELEASED | WAIVED

EAGAN, Minn. - The start of the NFL's 2024 league year commences on March 13.

This Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker page will serve as a one-stop shop for official transactions made by the te]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker 274165207 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker <![CDATA[Eagles agree to terms with DeVante Parker on a 1-year contract]]> Owen Boyle

The Eagles have agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver DeVante Parker on a one-year contract.

Parker (6-3, 215 pounds) spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Miami Dolphins after being drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was traded from the Dolphins to the Patriots in 2022 and spent the last two years in New England.

In 119 games (88 starts), the 31-ye]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165084/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-devante-parker-on-a-1-year-contract 274165084 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:12:27 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165084/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-devante-parker-on-a-1-year-contract <![CDATA[Saquon Barkley: 'I feel like I'm a special player']]> Chris McPherson

His mindset is one of starting over, beginning anew, joining a football team that has been on the opposite sideline for six seasons. Pulling on his Philadelphia Eagles hoodie was, running back Saquon Barkley admitted on Thursday at his introductory press conference at the NovaCare Complex, a "little bit different," but in a very, very good way.

"From watching them from afar, you know what t]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165082/saquon-barkley-i-feel-like-im-a-special-player 274165082 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:12:23 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165082/saquon-barkley-i-feel-like-im-a-special-player <![CDATA[Eagles provide Zack Baun with the opportunity of his dreams]]> Chris McPherson

Zack Baun grew up in Wisconsin and played the first four years of his NFL career in New Orleans, but he gets Philly.

On his first official day as a Philadelphia Eagle, Baun toured the NovaCare Complex wearing sneakers with a Kelly Green trim. Before he went into the Draft Room to sign his one-year contract, Baun was greeted by former Eagles linebacker and current Director of Player Developm]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165081/eagles-provide-zack-baun-with-the-opportunity-of-his-dreams 274165081 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:12:21 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165081/eagles-provide-zack-baun-with-the-opportunity-of-his-dreams <![CDATA[Bryce Huff has an underdog story built for Philadelphia]]> Owen Boyle

Bryce Huff sat on a dirt mound near his home in Mobile, Alabama after hearing 255 names called at the 2020 NFL Draft. The only name he didn't hear was his.

"I needed to clear my mind, I was stressed seeing the picks drop down and my name not being called," Huff said. "I looked over the tree line, cleared my mind, and focused on how I wasn't going to let going undrafted define who I was as a play]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165080/bryce-huff-has-an-underdog-story-built-for-philadelphia 274165080 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:12:19 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165080/bryce-huff-has-an-underdog-story-built-for-philadelphia <![CDATA[Top 25 roundup: Friars topple No. 8 Creighton in Big East tourney]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165079/top-25-roundup-friars-topple-no-8-creighton-in-big-east-tourney 274165079 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:05:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165079/top-25-roundup-friars-topple-no-8-creighton-in-big-east-tourney <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers 274165035 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Were the 1977 Packers as bad as the numbers suggest]]> Blame the post-Lombardi miseries on the GMs, not manufactured scapegoats Cliff Christl

Brad from Tucson, AZ

I've been spending a lot of time in my Packers media guide (my book of choice if stranded on a deserted island), and I'm astounded at the Packers' offensive futility in 1977. The Packers scored only 11 offensive touchdowns in a 14-game season. They averaged only 9.6 points per game and scored more t]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165025/were-the-1977-packers-as-bad-as-the-numbers-suggest 274165025 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:12:14 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165025/were-the-1977-packers-as-bad-as-the-numbers-suggest <![CDATA[Jaguars Give a Warm Welcome to Five New Additions]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - This was a good and happy day, and not just for Gabe Davis

But it was perhaps a particularly good day for the veteran wide receiver, which became clear quickly when he met with Jacksonville media for the first time Thursday.

Davis described his emotions joining the Jaguars - and it was indeed an emotional da]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165018/jaguars-give-a-warm-welcome-to-five-new-additions 274165018 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:06:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165018/jaguars-give-a-warm-welcome-to-five-new-additions <![CDATA[Colts re-sign RB Trey Sermon]]> Sermon appeared in 14 games for the Colts in 2023.  JJ Stankevitz

The Colts on Thursday re-signed running back Trey Sermon.

Sermon rushed 35 times for 160 yards in 14 games for the Colts in 2023. The Colts initially signed Sermon to their practice squad in September and then quickly signed him to their 53-man roster.

A good chunk of Sermon's production came in the Colts' Week 15 win over the Pi]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165003/colts-re-sign-rb-trey-sermon 274165003 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:39:10 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274165003/colts-re-sign-rb-trey-sermon <![CDATA[Magic, Lakers earn tight wins in NBA 2K League's Slam Open]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164969/magic-lakers-earn-tight-wins-in-nba-2k-league-slam-open 274164969 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:55:18 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164969/magic-lakers-earn-tight-wins-in-nba-2k-league-slam-open <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Thunder take advantage of short-handed Mavs]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164959/nba-roundup-thunder-take-advantage-of-short-handed-mavs 274164959 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:40:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164959/nba-roundup-thunder-take-advantage-of-short-handed-mavs <![CDATA[No. 10 Marquette tops Villanova in OT, advances to Big East semis]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164918/no-10-marquette-tops-villanova-in-ot-advances-to-big-east-semis 274164918 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:40:18 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164918/no-10-marquette-tops-villanova-in-ot-advances-to-big-east-semis <![CDATA[Reports: Eagles adding former Bucs All-Pro LB Devin White]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164873/reports-eagles-adding-former-bucs-all-pro-lb-devin-white 274164873 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:05:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164873/reports-eagles-adding-former-bucs-all-pro-lb-devin-white <![CDATA[Leafs jump out early, roll past Flyers]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164867/leafs-jump-out-early-roll-past-flyers 274164867 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:55:18 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164867/leafs-jump-out-early-roll-past-flyers <![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Bucks' win over Sixers]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164864/giannis-antetokounmpo-powers-bucks-win-over-sixers 274164864 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164864/giannis-antetokounmpo-powers-bucks-win-over-sixers <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 274164553 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 <![CDATA[NFL looking into Falcons, Eagles for possible tampering]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164543/nfl-looking-into-falcons-eagles-for-possible-tampering 274164543 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:40:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164543/nfl-looking-into-falcons-eagles-for-possible-tampering <![CDATA[Without Luka Doncic, all eyes on Daniel Gafford as Mavs visit Thunder]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164443/without-luka-doncic-all-eyes-on-daniel-gafford-as-mavs-visit-thunder 274164443 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:40:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164443/without-luka-doncic-all-eyes-on-daniel-gafford-as-mavs-visit-thunder <![CDATA[2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds]]> Full list of the draft picks each team holds in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257.

This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event:

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The draft will be held from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Where will this year's draft be held?

The 2024 NFL Draft will]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds 274164408 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:11:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds <![CDATA[Nets' Ben Simmons has season-ending back surgery]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164376/nets-ben-simmons-has-season-ending-back-surgery 274164376 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164376/nets-ben-simmons-has-season-ending-back-surgery <![CDATA[After bout with cancer, teacher sues Philadelphia school district over asbestos exposure]]> PHILADELPHIA (CN) - An award-winning Philadelphia high school teacher is suing the city's school district over asbestos exposure after a yearslong battle with a rare form of breast cancer.

Juan Namnun, a health and physical education teacher and baseball coach at Frankford High School, was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma in 2022 "as a direct and proximate result of [his] repeated exposure to and inhalat]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164775/after-bout-with-cancer-teacher-sues-philadelphia-school-district-over-asbestos-exposure 274164775 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:26:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164775/after-bout-with-cancer-teacher-sues-philadelphia-school-district-over-asbestos-exposure <![CDATA[Raiders sign QB Gardner Minshew II]]> Raiders Public Relations

HENDERSON, Nev. - The Las Vegas Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent QB Gardner Minshew II, the club announced Thursday.

Minshew joins the Silver and Black after earning a 2023 Pro Bowl selection with the Colts, where he played in all 17 games (13 starts), completing 305-of-490 passes (62.2%) for 3,305 yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interception]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164274/raiders-sign-qb-gardner-minshew-ii 274164274 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164274/raiders-sign-qb-gardner-minshew-ii <![CDATA[Meet Gardner Minshew, the Raiders' new eclectic quarterback]]> Levi Edwards

The Las Vegas Raiders added more competition to their quarterback room with veteran Gardner Minshew.

He signed with the Silver and Black after a Pro Bowl season with the Indianapolis Colts. Having spent time with three teams through five seasons, Minshew has gained a reputation of grinding his way through obstacles, and doing it with an eccentric, energetic persona.

Here are a few things]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164273/meet-gardner-minshew-the-raiders-new-eclectic-quarterback 274164273 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164273/meet-gardner-minshew-the-raiders-new-eclectic-quarterback <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears add OL Matt Pryor]]> Gabby Hajduk

*RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.*

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor, pending a physical.

Pryor, 29, has six years of NFL experience with the Eagles (2018-20), Colts (2021-22) and 49ers (2023). The Lakewood, Calif. native has appeared in 75 games with 24 st]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164040/roster-move-bears-add-ol-matt-pryor 274164040 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:37:14 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164040/roster-move-bears-add-ol-matt-pryor <![CDATA[Daniel Gafford to steal attention as Thunder host Mavericks]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164032/daniel-gafford-to-steal-attention-as-thunder-host-mavericks 274164032 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:25:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164032/daniel-gafford-to-steal-attention-as-thunder-host-mavericks <![CDATA[Without Tyler Kolek, No. 10 Marquette vies to stave off Villanova]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164016/without-tyler-kolek-no-10-marquette-vies-to-stave-off-villanova 274164016 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:19:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274164016/without-tyler-kolek-no-10-marquette-vies-to-stave-off-villanova <![CDATA[Eagles agree to terms with Matt Hennessy on a 1-year contract]]> Owen Boyle

The Eagles have agreed to terms with free agent offensive lineman Matt Hennessy on a one-year contract.

Hennessy (6-3, 307 pounds) was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In 41 games, the 26-year-old started 19 times at center, playing 1,038 snaps, and three times at guard, playing 232 snaps in his first three seasons.

Hennessy missed the 2023 season af]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156622/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-matt-hennessy-on-a-1-year-contract 274156622 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:12:24 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156622/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-matt-hennessy-on-a-1-year-contract <![CDATA[Eagles agree to terms with Bryce Huff on a 3-year contract]]> Chris McPherson

It's fitting that new Eagles linebacker Bryce Huff started his career as a New York Jet.

The former rookie free agent out of Memphis, who earned his way onto the active roster despite no preseason in the 2020 COVID year, was hailed by the Jets as a "budding breakout star" last season with his tremendous ability to take flight off the snap and pass rush productivity, notching a career-high a]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156620/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-bryce-huff-on-a-3-year-contract 274156620 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:12:20 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156620/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-bryce-huff-on-a-3-year-contract <![CDATA[City mouse or country mouse? I collect mice from Philly homes to study how they got so good at urban living]]> Dusty barns, gleaming stables and damp basements. These are all places where you might find a house mouse - or a member of my research team.

I'm an evolutionary biologist, and my lab at Drexel University studies wild house mice. With help from Philly residents, we are collecting mice from high-rises and row homes to learn more about t]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274163927/city-mouse-or-country-mouse-i-collect-mice-from-philly-homes-to-study-how-they-got-so-good-at-urban-living 274163927 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:13:43 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274163927/city-mouse-or-country-mouse-i-collect-mice-from-philly-homes-to-study-how-they-got-so-good-at-urban-living <![CDATA[Official: Cornerback Ronald Darby Agreed to Terms with Jaguars]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars have made secondary a major offseason focus.

Among the ways they did so: Acquiring a veteran player with extensive experience on multiple teams in multiple situations.

Ronald Darby, a veteran cornerback who has played with five teams in nine previous NFL seasons, has agreed to te]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156553/official-cornerback-ronald-darby-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars 274156553 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:15 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156553/official-cornerback-ronald-darby-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

Ronald Darby, Cornerback

Former team: Baltimore Ravens. Experience: 10th NFL season. Age: 30. About Darby: The veteran has played with five teams in nine NFL seasons, playing last season with the Ravens. Orig]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker 274156551 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:10 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker <![CDATA[Colts re-sign DE Genard Avery]]> The Colts signed Avery as a free agent a year ago, but he missed the 2023 season after being placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp.  JJ Stankevitz

The Colts on Wednesday re-signed defensive end Genard Avery.

Avery initially joined the Colts as a free agent during the 2023 offseason, but he sustained an injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp ]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156525/colts-re-sign-de-genard-avery 274156525 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:39:14 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156525/colts-re-sign-de-genard-avery <![CDATA[Gen.G take down No. 3 seed in Slam Open bracket play]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156475/geng-take-down-no-3-seed-in-slam-open-bracket-play 274156475 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:19:13 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156475/geng-take-down-no-3-seed-in-slam-open-bracket-play <![CDATA[NFL notebook: LB Eric Kendricks reportedly spurns 49ers for Cowboys]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys 274156465 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:05:12 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys <![CDATA[Villanova squeaks by DePaul in Big East opener]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156417/villanova-squeaks-by-depaul-in-big-east-opener 274156417 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:55:06 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156417/villanova-squeaks-by-depaul-in-big-east-opener <![CDATA[Maple Leafs, Flyers face off amid up-and-down runs]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs 274156351 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:05:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs <![CDATA[After tough trip, Bucks try to sweep Sixers in season series]]> http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156330/after-tough-trip-bucks-try-to-sweep-sixers-in-season-series 274156330 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/news/274156330/after-tough-trip-bucks-try-to-sweep-sixers-in-season-series <![CDATA[Three Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC and ESPN+/Hulu]]>