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John Gidley

John Gidley is a lifelong resident of suburban Philadelphia, with career stops at NFL Films and Sports Illustrated. John loves his family, the Phillies, and the Eagles. His pet peeves are the Dallas Cowboys and interleague play, not necessarily in that order.

Phillies make final decisions on futures of Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins

Just two weeks after the Philadelphia Phillies season came to an end, they've already settled one of their biggest offseason decisions.

Rams give another fading QB one last chance in NFL

This holiday season, the Los Angeles Rams are once again in a charitable mood.

What 8-1 Eagles must urgently address during bye week

For the Philadelphia Eagles (8-1), Sunday's 28-23 victory over the Dallas Cowboys (5-3) defined "winning ugly." While they'll certainly take the big victory, they have some issues to address if they hope for a return trip to the Super Bowl.

'Crazy': The strange fact behind Sunday's Jalen Hurts-Dak Prescott showdown

In one of the marquee matchups of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) will host the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) on Sunday.

With Josh McDaniels' ouster, Bill Belichick's NFL head-coaching tree loses another branch

McDaniels is another failed disciple of Belichick, whose coaching tree more closely resembles poison ivy.

Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell 'made a mistake' with his halftime act

The Philadelphia Eagles avoided any on-field controversy during Sunday's win at the Washington Commanders, but the same can't be said for halftime.

With brutal stretch looming, injured Eagles QB Jalen Hurts stars in win vs. Commanders

Jalen Hurts is clearly hobbled, but it hasn't slowed down the Philadelphia Eagles offense, which put up 38 points against Washington to improve to an NFL-best 7-1 on the season.

Eagles can't look past Commanders as brutal schedule approaches

If a team fancies itself as a Super Bowl contender, it must win the so-called "easy" games on its schedule. 

Is Sunday's game last chance for 49ers QB Sam Darnold to prove himself?

Everything is set up for Darnold to succeed and play the best football of his career in Purdy's absence. As Frank Sinatra might say, if Darnold can't make it here, he can't make it anywhere.

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly gets last laugh over Phillies in NLCS Game 6

Last Tuesday, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly provided the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans with a piece of bulletin-board material ahead of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

Miami Dolphins: Good team or easy schedule?

How much of the team's 5-2 start is due to its quality and how much of it is a result of the schedule?

Phillies manager Rob Thomson shares blame for Game 3 loss

Most will be quick to blame the Philadelphia Phillies bats for losing Thursday's Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at the Arizona Diamondbacks, and deservedly so. However, the manager shouldn't get off scot-free.

Ticket prices plummeting for NLCS Game 3 in Phoenix

The Arizona Diamondbacks may believe that they can overcome an 0-2 NLCS deficit against the Philadelphia Phillies, but their fans don't appear to have any faith.

After hot start, Phillies stagger to Game 1 win over Diamondbacks

Through five innings of Monday's opening game of the National League Championship Series, the Philadelphia Phillies were on their way to a comfortable win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. But things got a bit dicey before the Phillies could close the deal.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts provides rocket fuel for his critics

Hurts had a nightmare performance in Week 6 that played a significant part in his Eagles being upset by the Jets.

After rough start, Phillies $100M man proves he's worth every penny

When the Philadelphia Phillies signed right fielder Nick Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million contract in the 2022 offseason, they hoped he could pick up where he left off the previous year.

Phillies 'Mr. October' doesn't melt in red-hot spotlight

Baseball isn't supposed to be predictable. The best hitters only reach base roughly a third of the time. The law of averages seems to limit the best of players. Except for Bryce Harper.

Management of pitchers could hurt Phillies in NLDS

 Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson lived by the leash and died by the leash over the span of two games.

NFL must answer for officiating debacle in Chiefs-Vikings game

Coaches and players are asked why specific decisions were made after every game. The officials should be held to the same standards. Rules can't be made up on the fly during a game. Leave that to baseball umpiring.

Eagles, Rams meet after moving on from Carson Wentz, Jared Goff

 On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams will meet for the first time since 2020.

Historic Braves offense ready for NLDS rematch with Phillies

The Phillies had their fun in last year's NLDS, but the upcoming rematch could produce quite a different outcome. This Braves offense doesn't seem like the kind that will score only 13 runs over four games like last year's — 13 runs in one game is more like it.

Zack Wheeler shines again in Phillies' Game 1 win

Over the years, the Philadelphia Phillies have relied on the likes of Steve Carlton, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay to deliver clutch postseason performances on the mound. Now, Zack Wheeler can add his name to the list of playoff aces.

'Riverboat Ron'? Meh. Commanders HC drops ball in loss to Eagles

On Sunday, "Riverboat Ron" morphed into "Boring Ron," and it likely cost his team a big win early in the season.

NBC analyst says teams should 'go headhunting' against star QB

If you're in media, one of the cardinal rules is to never make the story about yourself. It's also wise to avoid using your platform to grind axes or prolong feuds.

Seven reasons Ronald Acuña Jr. is an easy call for NL MVP

The race for National League Most Valuable Player was over long ago. The only question is whether Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will be a unanimous selection.