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Vic Fangio Retirement Rumors, PG Suspension, and a Winter That Won’t End
The Birds might lose their DC, the Sixers already lost a key starter, and Philly might never see spring.
Drew Smith & Brian Cass
February 02, 2026
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The Chase continues. The Eagles nearly lost Vic Fangio without warning. What started as whispers quietly turned into a full-blown scramble behind the scenes, with the organization reaching out to former defensive coordinators as contingency plans before ultimately convincing Fangio to stick around for at least one more season. The timeline is murky, the questions are valid, and the whole thing feels a little too close for comfort. Fangio is back for now, but the fact that this even got that far tells you how fragile things can get in an offseason.
Meanwhile, winter also refused to go quietly. Punxsutawney Phil took one look at his shadow and delivered the news nobody wanted to hear: six more weeks of cold. No drama. No spin. Just a professional doing his job and extending winter’s lease like clockwork. Between Eagles uncertainty and Groundhog Day doom, it was one of those weekends where the message was clear across the board. Nothing is easy, nothing ends on time, and you just have to deal with it.
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🌊 THE CURRENTS
EAGLES MOCK DRAFT SZN. ProFootballFocus has the Eagles taking Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the first round as a potential long-term replacement for Dallas Goedert. The fit makes sense, with Sadiq offering elite athleticism, mismatch potential over the middle, and another weapon who pairs cleanly with Jalen Hurts in a modern, stress-heavy offense. » All Things Eagles Here
PAUL GEORGE SUSPENDED. Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, delivering a short-term blow to the Sixers as they push for playoff positioning. While the absence hurts on the court, it opens up minutes for younger players and provides financial flexibility that could quietly help Philadelphia ahead of the trade deadline. » All Things Sixers Here
WBC UPDATE. Cristopher Sánchez will pitch for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after earning clearance from the Phillies. Coming off a true ace-level season, he’s expected to headline a loaded DR staff and showcase just how far he’s risen on the world stage. » All Things Phillies Here
WHAT’S TRENDING. Caitlin Clark went viral during NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball broadcast after Reggie Miller awkwardly compared her to Payton Pritchard, prompting a priceless on-camera reaction. The moment underscored both Clark’s star power and how badly some still miss the mark when trying to frame her greatness. » More Trending Topics Here
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