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October 27, 2025

The Chase continues. Philadelphia sports were on FIRE all weekend long, with the Sixers, Flyers, Eagles, Union and even the Temple Owls all in the win column. Here’s everything you need to know to get things rolling on an outrageous Victory Monday.

The Weekender is designed to catch you up on all the latest Philly Sports news and other trending storylines from across the internet. Our regular newsletter with daily topics will continue Tuesday.

🌊 THE CURRENTS

  1. VICTORY MONDAY. For seven weeks, the Eagles were searching for their running game. On Sunday, they found it. The Birds bulldozed the Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Field, rushing for 277 yards and averaging 8.4 yards per carry Complete coverage of the Eagles win here.

  2. SIXERS SATURDAYS. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe gave Sixers fans hope after a comeback win in Boston on Opening Night. Saturday in South Philly, we got our first taste of the new-look Sixers. Complete coverage of the Sixers here.

  3. PHILLIES OFFSEASON. Big decisions are coming right after the World Series. From arbitration eligible to free agency and the Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies are expected to look a lot different next February in Clearwater. Stay up-to-date on all Phillies news here.

  4. WHAT’S TRENDING. The NBA shattered the internet late last week after rigged games and alleged mob ties were revealed by the FBI. The Blue Jays score 9-runs in the sixth inning to take Game 1 of the World Series. China uses “Sex Warfare” to influence Silicon Valley. News from across the internet is right here.

🦅 GO BIRDS

Eagles rush for 277 yards as Barkley and Bigsby both top 100 in statement win at the Linc

For seven weeks, the Eagles were searching for their running game. On Sunday, they found it. The Birds bulldozed the Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Field,

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/27/eagles-saquon-bigsby-277-yds

Saquon runs wild, Eagles destroy Giants 38-20

The Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the New York Giants as Saquon Barkley ran wild at Lincoln Financial Field, cruising to a 38-20 win that felt over long

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/27/eagles-saquon-38-20-recap

🔔 THE FIGHTINS

Here's what it would take for the Phillies to sign Ranger Suarez in free agency

Tough post for me to write because I absolutely love Ranger Suarez but at some point over the next three months, we are probably going to watch him pack his

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/25/ranger-suarez-free-agency

Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford, and Aidan Miller all have solid chances at landing spots on the Phillies roster to begin 2026

The Phillies’ 2025 lineup was experienced, to put it nicely. According to Baseball Reference, their offense averaged 30.3 years old, making them the

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/21/phillies-painter-crawford-miller

🐍 THE PROCESS

Sixers outlast Hornets 125–121 behind Quentin Grimes’ late three

The Sixers needed every bit of poise they could muster in their home opener Saturday night. With the game on the line, Quentin Grimes delivered.

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/26/sixers-outlast-hornets-125-121

Joel Embiid talks minutes restriction after Sixers’ win over Hornets

The Sixers are 2-0 for the first time since 2020–21, but Joel Embiid doesn’t exactly sound thrilled about it.

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/27/joel-embiid-minutes-restriction

🧱 LETS GO FLYERS

The Jamie Drysdale Breakout You're Missing

There is no greater example of this right now than Jamie Drysdale. The perception of Drysdale is entirely different, and far gloomier, than the reality.

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/26/the-jamie-drysdale-breakout-youre-missing

Flyers begin homestand with shootout win over Islanders

The Flyers kicked off their five-game homestand with a much-needed win Saturday afternoon, beating the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout at Xfinity Mobile

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/25/flyers-islanders-shootout-win

🏆 MLS CUP

Union survive wild finish, beat Chicago in penalty shootout to open MLS Cup Playoffs

The Philadelphia Union made it harder than anyone would have liked, but they got the job done. After letting a two-goal lead slip away in the final minutes,

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/27/union-survive-wild-finish-chicago

Conspiracy: Brian Windhorst plane incident may have been Mafia warning before NBA gambling bust

Brian Windhorst might have stumbled into something much bigger than a faulty airplane microphone last week. And no, this isn’t satire. This is a working

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/25/brian-windhorst-mafia-nba-gambling

WATCH: Cam Newton slaps Alabama A&M mascot Butch the Bulldog live on television

Cam Newton might officially be losing his mind. Between the absurd things he’s been saying about Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and now throwing punches at a

thelibertyline.com/2025/10/25/cam-newton-slaps-mascot

👕 VJ MAXX

🌀 GONE VIRAL

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