The Eagles hit the first bump in their 2026 schedule with a 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, but the day wasn’t a total loss for Philly sports fans. It was also their first chance to see LeBron James in a Sixers uniform during the team’s media day. The Phillies also clinched a playoff berth a day earlier and traveled to Atlanta for a wild-card series against the Braves.
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s this week’s Big Picture …
A Chicago Bears fan wasn’t thrilled by the Eagles’ last-second Tush Push score in the second quarter, but that was about all they had to frown about as their team rolled to a 27-7 win over the Birds.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze can’t hang on to a pass from Case Keenum (not pictured) as he’s defended by Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Eagles linebackers Jihaad Campbell and Zack Baun tackle Bears tight end Colston Loveland in the third quarter. Loveland caught four passes for 31 yards.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerSixers center Adem Bona poses for a portrait during media day. The third-year player is expected to serve as Joel Embiid’s backup when he recovers from the foot sprain he suffered in the offseason.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerCaleb Love spins a ball on his middle finger during a portrait session at Sixers media day. Love, a second-year player, signed a two-way deal with the Sixers this summer.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
First-round pick Labaron Philon, who has flown under the radar after the Sixers acquired LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, poses for a portrait during media day.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerTyrese Maxey is entering his seventh season with the Sixers, one that comes with big expectations after the team’s splashy offseason.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerLeBron James gets interviewed during Sixers media day. He’ll likely make his on-court debut Monday when the Sixers kick off their preseason slate against the Knicks.Jessica Griffin / Staff PhotographerAlec Bohm celebrates after hitting a 10th-inning solo home run against the Atlanta Braves to lift the Phillies to a 4-3 win in Game 2 of their wild-card series.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies fans Nate Smith (left) and his wife Karen Smith of Cochranville, Pa., celebrate after the Phillies beat the Braves in Game 2 on Wednesday. The couple, along with hundreds of others, were at Stateside Live for an event kicking off the Flyers’ season, which opened Wednesday night.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto celebrates with Andrew Painter, who made his postseason debut in the team’s Game 2 win.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerPhillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (left) and infielder Edmundo Sosa (right) celebrate after clinching a postseason berth. They waited until the last possible minute, securing their spot in the playoffs in Game 162 of the season.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Phillies outfielder Derek Hill can’t come down with a deep fly ball off the bat of Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThanks to Derek Hill’s miss in the sixth inning of Game 1, Albies plated a run with an RBI triple.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerCatcher Garrett Stubbs again leads the celebration in the clubhouse after the Phillies clinched a playoff spot on Sunday.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerTemple special teams coordinator Brian Ginn (right) and head coach K.C. Keeler yell instructions during a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter against Army.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
Temple wide receivers Colin Chase (1) and JoJo Bermudez celebrate after Chase scored a touchdown during in third quarter against Army, but it wasn’t enough as the Owls fell, 21-17.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
It’s very possible that by the time you read this, the Phillies are either officially a part of the MLB postseason or still scratching and clawing for a chance at a Red October. Either way, our team of photographers captured their chase in addition to a slew of other dazzling sports moments from the week in our latest edition of The Big Picture. Enjoy.
Phillies infielders Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Luis Arráez, and Trea Turner greet each other after the Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-4, on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerBrewers third baseman David Hamilton beats the tag by Phillies second baseman Luis Arráez for a stolen base in the sixth inning Tuesday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerPhillies pitcher Aaron Nola watches a home run hit by Brewers second baseman Brice Turang in the first inning on Wednesday. The Phillies lost, 4-1.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerPhillies reliever Tanner Banks is greeted in the dugout after pitching a scoreless eighth inning on Wednesday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerSixers star Tyrese Maxey sits on the front step of his barbershop, Faheem’s Hands of Precision, while promoting his new signature sneakers, New Balance Maxey v1s on Wednesday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith goes up for a catch over Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker on Sunday in Nashville. Smith finished with 10 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the 24-20 Eagles win.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles wide receiver Darius Cooper runs past Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. on Sunday. Cooper had the game-winning touchdown catch in teh game’s final seconds.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles cornerback Cooper DeJean and linebacker Arnold Ebiketie bring down Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard on Sunday. Pollard was the Titans’ leading rusher with 64 yards on 14 carries. DeJean had five tackles and Ebiketie added two.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to throw on Sunday against the Titans. Hurts finished with 264 yards on 26-of-37 passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles wide receiver Darius Cooper hauls in the game-winning touchdown with seconds left in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The Eagles improved to 2-0 with the win.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles wide receiver Darius Cooper made the game-winning catch with nine seconds left.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerEagles center Cam Jurgens lifts up wide receiver Darius Cooper after Cooper’s game-winning grab. It was the first career touchdown catch for Cooper, who went undrafted out of Tarleton State.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerEagles running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrate one of Hurts’ two touchdown passses against the Titans.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerEagles running back Saquon Barkley signs autographs for fans before the team’s Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerA large topiary depicting the Phillie Phanatic sits at the entrance of Sprouts Farmers Market on Wednesday in South Philadelphia.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerFlyers forward Andrew Perrott (right), defended by Carson Bjarnason, shoots wide during training camp on Sept. 18 at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, N.J.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
The Eagles won (again) in Week 1 as the NFL season kicked off. They haven’t lost an opener since 2020, the year before Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts took over. While the Birds weren’t the only game in town this week, they were the biggest sports story — and a pair of players even made some headlines off the field. Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s this week’s Big Picture …
The Eagles broke out the 100-yard-long American flag during the playing of the national anthem prior to Sunday’s season opener against the Washington Commanders.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Jalen Hurts was sacked three times by the Commanders as the Eagles offensive line struggled without a healthy Landon Dickerson (not pictured).Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught three passes, including this one for 31 yards, in the Eagles’ Week 1 win. He led all receivers with six targets.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerEagles tight end Dallas Goedert (left), who caught a pair of touchdowns on Sunday, celebrates with Dontayvion Wicks after the new wide receiver caught a touchdown of his own.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerA shirtless Santa celebrates after Dallas Goedert’s second touchdown extends the Eagles’ fourth-quarter lead.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Eagles linebackers Zack Baun (left) and Arnold Ebiketie (right) bring down Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Birds only sacked Daniels once, but limited him to 164 passing yards.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerHurts ran for 46 yards in the win.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (left), seen here in pursuit of Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs, admitted he didn’t have his best game in Week 1.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerJalen Hurts outdueled Jayden Daniels to take home a crucial NFC East victory in Week 1.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts before the start of the season opener against the Commanders Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerStefon Diggs was penalized for hugging the goalpost after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The call prevented the Commanders from going for two, helping the Eagles win the game.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerEagles fan Kenny Torres — also known as Eagle Libre — of Prospect Park, poses for a portrait while tailgating.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerMayor Cherelle L. Parker (left) and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (center) are greeted by students as they arrive Tuesday at Northeast High School, where Hurts announced he was donating $600,000 for an air conditioning system at the school.Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer
Northeast High School students watch from their classroom — with a window air conditioning unit — as Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves.Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer
Students welcome Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt at an assembly Tuesday at Little Flower Catholic High School, where he endowed four new scholarships.Tom Gralish / Staff PhotographerFlyers camp kicked off this week, starting with the team’s rookies.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
As we head into Labor Day Weekend, we say goodbye to one of the busiest sports summers in Philadelphia history, one that included a World Cup, an MLB All-Star Game, and much, much more. One of the summer’s final events was the return of the Philly Cycling Classic, but there was also a one-of-a-kind event on the Delaware River and a Sixers rookie locked in a glass gaming truck in South Philly.
As they do each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days. Even with the Phillies on the West Coast, there was plenty to choose from for this week’s Big Picture …
Sixers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. spent several hours locked in a glass gaming truck on Tuesday outside of Geno’s Steaks as part of a promotion for “NBA 2K27”Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
Germany’s Tim Torn Teutenberg crosses the finish line to win the men’s race in the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Sunday.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Second-place finisher Ronald Donaldson (from left), winner Tim Torn Teutenberg, and third-place finisher Jonas Rutsch celebrate on the podium after the men’s race.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerThe peloton heads up to Lemon Hill near the official fan fest for the Philly Cycling Classic in Philadelphia.Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer
Competitors in the men’s race make the climb up the famed Manayunk Wall on Sunday.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerJen (left) and Brett Garman (center), of Lancaster, take a break from lunch at Taqueria Amor on Main Street in Manayunk to watch the second full lap of the men’s race.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker cheers on the women’s competitors near the finish line Sunday.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerChiara Consonni cheers after winning the women’s race.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Second-place finisher Alexandra Volstad (from left), winner Chiara Consonni, and third-place finisher Ella Sabo celebrate on the podium.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
Influencer Jacklyn Romano leads the Sweat & Sculpt Pilates class at the Friends Select School on Saturday.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerKeilan Barber of Philadelphia grabbed the flag then did a flip into the water in the finals to win the Red Bull Run at Spruce Street Harbor Park on Saturday. The annual run features contestants trying to grab a flag at the end of a greased pole hanging over the Delaware River.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerMike Kablack of Philadelphia was one of three contestants to capture the flag during the Red Bull Run at Spruce Street Harbor Park.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Merrill Reese talks with his spotter, Bill Werndl, right, in the broadcast booth before the Eagles’ preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. Reese is entering his 50th year of announcing.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Eagles running back Carson Steele stretches for the end zone as he scores a touchdown past Bengals linebacker Jack Dingle.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
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
As they do each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s this week’s Big Picture …
Union players block a free kick off the right foot of Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi. The game ended in a 2-2 tie — but not before some fireworks.Steven M. Falk / For The Inquirer
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh makes a leaping catch in foul territory to retire the Marlins’ Xavier Edwards in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Marsh breaks his bat — and grounds out — in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 6-4 win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerShortstop Trea Turner was nearly hit in the head by a pitch in the seventh inning on Tuesday night.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez reacts to an umpire’s call during Tuesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerA stunned Turner sits on the ground after narrowly avoiding a pitch to the face in Tuesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto scores on a sacrifice fly ball past Miami Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto during the sixth inning of Monday’s 6-5 win in South Philly.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Young fans try to catch T-shirts during a break in the action at the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship at Subaru Park on Saturday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerJack Whaley (right) celebrates with his father and caddie, Andy, after making a birdie putt on the par-4 15th hole to win the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in 33 holes.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo intercepts a pass in the end zone to stop a Ravens drive late in the second quarter.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerAlly Kennedy (left) and Alex Holman (right) of the Maryland Charms celebrate Kennedy’s goal late in the fourth quarter of the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Jeremiah Wells (right) gets hit Myktybek Orolbai in the first round of their bout at UFC 330, but Wells, who trains in Philly, went on to defeat Orolbai by submission.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
The Phillie Phanatic hugs former Phillies manager Joe Girardi before the start of the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday. Girardi was the manager for the West team.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Players from the East team sit in the dugout during the Perfect Game All-American Classic on Sunday. They were managed by former Phillie Shane Victorino.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh walks through the cornfields at the site where they filmed “Field of Dreams” before his team played the Minnesota Twins in the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Members of the Phillies and Twins emerge from the cornfield during introductions prior to the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Normally, this time of the summer is a slow period for sports, but you wouldn’t know that if you’ve been spending time around Philly. Not only are the Eagles in camp and the Phillies and Union about to hit their seasons’ stretch runs, but there’s also the U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club, Tyrese Maxey and his friends showing out for charity, the Rumph Classic, and much more to come.
But before we look toward events still ahead — like UFC 330, the Philly Cycling Classic, and the Ennoble Care Philly Open — let’s take a look back. Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s what we saw this week …
Justin Matthews, of Canada, hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the Round of 64 at the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on Wednesday.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerGolf fans watch players tee off near the 17th hole during the U.S. Amateur at Merion.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerCharlie Barrickman, 18, of West Chester, tees off on the sixth hole on Monday.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerGolf fans watch players tee off during the second day of the U.S. Amateur at Merion. Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before a training camp practice on Tuesdsay at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerTeam TBB’s Collin Gillespie, a former standout at Villanova, drives to the basket during the Rumph Classic men’s final at Drexel’s Daskalakis Athletic Center on Monday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerMembers of Team TBB hold the 2026 Danny Rumph Championship trophy after winning the Rumph Classic on Monday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThe Union’s Bruno Damiani (left) heads the ball against Necaxa’s Alexis Peña during the second half of the teams’ Leagues Cup group stage game at Subaru Park on Sunday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerDanley Jean Jacques (right front) runs with the soccer ball past Necaxa defenders.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerFormer Phillies Shane Victorino (center) and Bobby Wine (seated) talk during the team’s Alumni Weekend festivities at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerPhillies center fielder Derek Hill celebrates after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the 12th inning of Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Phillies won, 7-6.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerLuis Arraez avoids the tag by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela to score on a sixth-inning sacrifice fly on Saturday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerKyle Schwarber (left) tags out Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesús Sánchez. Schwarber, typically the designated hitter, has been getting some reps at first base following Bryce Harper’s move back to right field.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerDerek Hill, with his arms raised, celebrates with teammates after his walk-off hit on Sunday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerSixers guard Tyrese Maxey (right) held his Friends & Family Weekend that included a skills camp at William Penn Charter School on Saturday.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerTyrese Maxey plays defense as he works with young kids at his 1% Skills Camp, a part of his foundation’s Friends & Family Weekend.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerPedestrians walk past a new LeBron James mural by artist Chenlin Cai at 10th and Arch Streets in Chinatown.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerFormer Phillies second baseman Chase Utley thanks fans while getting inducted into the team’s Wall of Fame on Friday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerA rainbow sits over Citizens Bank Park before Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame induction ceremony.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
While LeBron James to Philly has still very much enraptured the collective consciousness of this sports-crazed city, there are other things to be overjoyed over. Eagles football kicked off this week, and the other fútbol in Chester, courtesy of the Union, is reveling in back-to-back wins. In all of that, Inquirer photographers were there to capture it, compile it, and deliver this weekly curated wrap-up of the best in Philly sports images. Enjoy.
Eagles players warm up during the first day of training camp at the Jefferson Health Training Complex on Wednesday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles linebacker Deontae Lawson carries his teammates’ helmets during the first day of training camp on Wednesday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles fans, including Santa, wait for autographs at training camp on Wednesday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts takes the field during the first day of training camp on Wednesday.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts fakes a hand off to running back Saquon Barkley.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerEagles guard Micah Morris carries Ritas for his teammates.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerThe LeBron James mosaic on 8th and Market Street on Tuesday.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerThe Phillies’ Justin Crawford reaches first base on a bunt as Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt attempts to catch the ball on Sunday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThe Yankees’ Cody Bellinger breaks his bat hitting into a double play on July 24.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThe Phillies’ Bryson Stott celebrates his home run against the Yankees on Sunday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerPhillies shortstop Trea Turner after hitting a triple against Yankees on Sunday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThe Phillies’ Kyle Backhus pitches against the Yankees on Saturday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerYoung fans with hopes for autographs hold out baseballs and Sharpies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerSeattle Sounders goalkeeper Andy Thomas punches the ball with teammate forward Osaze de Rosario against Union defender Neil Pierre on Saturday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerUnion forward Ezekiel Alladoh goes after the ball against Seattle Sounders defender Stuart Hawkins on Saturday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerVillanova guard Brady Muller passes the ball during an open practice in Finneran Pavilion on Monday.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerThe Villanova men’s basketball team practices in Finneran Pavilion on Monday.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. And this week, the Philly sports landscape began its return to normal, after the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game swept through town earlier this month. That means the Phillies and Union returned to action — the latter after six weeks off — and both did so in home matchups against teams from New York, with much different results.
The Phillies’ post-All-Star break struggles continued as they followed their series loss to the Mets by dropping two of three to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the last-place Union won for the first time since April 11, beating Red Bull New York in Chester on Wednesday. Here’s a look back:
Philly fans cheer after the Union score the first goal against the Red Bull New York on Wednesday night. The Union won, 3-1, to pick up the team’s first victory since April.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
Red Bull New York defender Justin Che (front left) pulls down Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski (right) during the first half.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan (left) battles for possession against Red Bull New York defender Matthew Dos Santos (right) during the first half.Isaiah Vazquez / For The InquirerPhillies fans try to get the attention of the players in the dugout before the team’s game against the New York Mets on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler throws a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 0-for-4 in Monday’s 10-7 win over the Dodgers.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerBohm had a better day at the plate on Wednesday with a pair of his, including a two-run home run, and three RBIs. However, the Phillies still lost, 9-5.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages can’t handle a fly ball from Bryson Stott in Monday’s win over Los Angeles. Stott wound up with a double on the play.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Bohm (right) tags out New York Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor (left) as he tries to steal third base in the fifth on Sunday.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerKyle Schwarber slides into third base in the sixth inning of the Phillies’ lone win over the Mets last weekend. He also hit a two-run homer in the game.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Justin Crawford sits on the dirt near third base as Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts hug. Los Angeles turned a fielder’s choice double play to end the game and secure a 2-1 win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Professional pool trick shot player Steve Markle sets up a shot inside his Levittown home.Aidan T. Gallo / Staff PhotographerRowers paddle along the Schuylkill River on Tuesday during an early morning practice near Kelly Drive.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. And this week, there’s no question what the biggest show in town was: the MLB All-Star festivities. After a month of World Cup soccer dominating the Philly sports scene, it was time for baseball to take over. Here’s what our photographers saw …
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper lives up to his “Showman” nickname by climbing up the ropes of a boxing ring on the field during his MLB Home Run Derby introduction.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber reacts after his turn in the final round of the Home Run Derby. He lost to Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
A fan reacts after catching a home run from Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero during the MLB Home Run Derby.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerSt. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker celebrates after hitting the winning home run at the MLB Home Run Derby.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies closer pitcher Jhoan Duran poses for photos with his family at the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet on Independence Mall on Tuesday afternoon.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerKyle Schwarber walks the red carpet with his family.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Philly’s Patti LaBelle performs the national anthem before the start of the All-Star Game.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerPhillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo tossed a 1-2-3 inning, while teammate Cristopher Sànchez allowed the only three runs of the game.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Jimmy Rollins celebrates after hitting a home run during the MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 event on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, but his team ultimately lost to Shane Victorino’s squad.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Florida A&M University’s Jackson McKenzie, a member of the HBCU American League team, loses his bat in the seventh inning of the HBCU Swingman Classic, which featured baseball players from historically Black colleges and universities.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
HBCU American League pitcher James Peterson, of Alabama State University, loses his hat during the second inning of the Swingman Classic.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies prospect Wen-Hui Pan pitches in the sixth inning of the 2026 All-Star Futures Game. Fellow Phillies prospect Gage Wood started the game for the National League.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
National League Futures manager Shane Victorino (center) takes a selfie with members of his team before the start of the game.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerHBCU American League team members celebrate around Ken Griffey Jr. (center, in white shirt) after winning the HBCU Swingman Classic.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
