The Summer of Philly Sports is finally nearing its conclusion … but it’s not over yet. This week saw the city host its first professional women’s tennis tournament in two decades, and on Sunday, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns after a 10-year absence. But before those riders — from all over the globe and, yes, from Philly — attempt to summit the Manayunk Wall, let’s take a look back at a busy week that also included the Eagles’ only open practice of the summer and the Phillies’ first walk-off home run in three years.
As they do each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days to help give you the Big Picture …
Kyle Schwarber (center) celebrates his walk-off home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday with teammates Trea Turner (left) and Luis Arraez (right). The Schwarbomb was the team’s first walk-off homer since June 2023 — also hit by Schwarber.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerThe Phillies were trailing the Cardinals, 4-0, in the ninth inning before rattling off six straight runs — capped by Schwarber’s walk-off — to complete the comeback and win, 6-4.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerCardinals outfielder Nathan Church avoids the tag by Bryson Stott at second base — but the Cardinals could not avoid being swept by the Phillies.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerIt wasn’t the final hit, but fans still wanted to get their hands on this foul ball during the first inning of Sunday’s Phillies game.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerFormer U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens lost to Mananchaya Sawangkaew (not pictured) during the round of 32 at the Ennoble Care Philly Open at the Penn’s Hamlin Tennis Center on Monday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerAshlyn Krueger defeated Anna Frey (not pictured) in straight sets in the Round of 32 but lost in the Round of 16 at the Philly Open.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerAfter the Philly open, Ashlyn Krueger’s next match is scheduled for Sunday against Amanda Anisimova — in the first round of the U.S. Open.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerLois Boisson gets checked by a trainer during her first-round match against Capucine Jauffret. Boisson later retired from the match.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerPenn senior Esha Velaga, who took the MCAT two days earlier, tries to return a ball against Ekaterina Ovcharenko in her first professional match.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerJulia Grabher, left, greets Veronika Erjavec after beating Erjavec on Monday at the Philly open.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles safety Cole Wisniewski trips up New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings during Saturday’s preseason game at Gillette Stadium. The Eagles lost, 24-21.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles linebacker Jose Ramirez (left) and linebacker Joshua Weru (right) sack Patriots quarterback Behren Morton during the third quarter. The Eagles’ final preseason game is Friday night against the Bengals.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles wide receiver Britain Covey scores a touchdown during the second quarter. Covey, who is in his second stint with the Birds, is fighting for a roster spot.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles quarterbacks Andy Dalton (from left), Cole Payton, and Tanner McKee prepare for pregame warmups before facing the Patriots. Dalton and McKee are battling for the backup QB position.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was carted off the field after suffering a scary neck injury against the Patriots. He went to the hospital, but was released in time to travel back to Philly with the team. Earlier this week, however, the Eagles waived Jackson.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerSixers fan Anthony Capelli, 10, gets a thumbs up from his father, Chris Capelli of South Philadelphia, as they shop for Sixers merchandise.Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer
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