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Friday Night will be a very exciting night for Philly sports fans with the Philadelphia Eagles opening up their 2022 Preseason schedule with their annual "play-date" against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field (You can hear the game with Merrill Reece and Mike Quick calling all the action on 97.3 FM ESPN Radio!). It’s been seven months since the Eagles last took the field and the excitement is palatable for fans in the region. It's the time of year when the Eagles are the main focus of so many people who wait months for any games and we know football reigns supreme in our area. The preseason doesn’t mean as much as it once did, with the starters only playing one or two series. But the fans get to see their beloved Birds on the field for the first time this year and that is always a joy.

This is smorgasbord time when it comes to bay, surf, and near shore fishing. Indeed, a finned cornucopia awaits pretty much wherever one drops a line. Fluke, triggerfish, tog, sheepshead, sea bass, blowfish, kingfish, weakfish, stripers, bluefish, porgies...all are out there and all are hungry. However, let’s not forget the...

There's something about boardwalk food here in the Garden State that just can't be beat. Sure, New Jersey is known for having some of the best food you'll find literally anywhere, but there's something about grabbing a bite to eat on the boards that nothing else can compare to. Mind you, that includes dessert.

If you’re planning on watching Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts lead the Eagles offesne against the New York Jets on Friday, you better get to the TV fast. The third-year signal caller and the rest of the starters will only play about a series or two, according to Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.

Year three of the Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood is going to be off the hook!. We're excited to announce the first headliner for next year's festival on the Wildwood Beach will be Blake Shelton!. One of country music's biggest hitmaker, he's also the star of TV's the voice...

11 - 20 mph (Gust 24 mph) 9 - 17 knots (Gust 21 knots) TODAY: N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers this morning. N swell 2 to 3 ft at 4 seconds. Light swells.

Disturbing new details are emerging about an alleged domestic violence incident involving a former NFL player in an Atlantic City casino late last month. TMZ is reporting that court records show former NFL running back Frank Gore dragged a naked woman by her hair in the hallway of the 59th floor of the Tropicana Casino's Havana Tower.

The Phillies come from behind win over the Miami Marlins and their ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara has social media buzzing on Wednesday night. Alcantara, a favorite to win the N.L. Cy Young award was dealing, cruising along with a 3-1 lead going into the bottom of the eighth when the Phillies bats came to life.

5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) THU: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. THU NIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.

James Harden and the Sixers agreed to a new two-year, $68.6 million contract back on July 20. Many people have commented on Harden giving up money to allow the team to add more depth to their roster with P.J. Tucker and Danuel House signing in free agency becasue Harden took less money.

If the Garden State is known for one thing, it's definitely the food!. You can travel anywhere in the country, but those that have always say that New Jersey's the best when it comes to pizza, bread, and Italian food. Heck, some people would say it doesn't even matter what kind of food you're talking about; New Jersey just does it better.

While the team has brought back James Harden and added some role players like P.J. Tucker, De'Anthony Melton and Danuel House, they could still make a run at the disgruntled Nets forward. According to Nets and NBA Reporter Ian Begley of SNY the Sixers brass might have interest in making...

6 - 10 knots (Gust 13 knots) REST OF TONIGHT: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming N late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers. S swell 2 to 3 ft at 6 seconds. WED: NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.

A former star NFL running back has been charged with assault after an apparent domestic violence dispute inside Tropicana Atlantic City. According to Atlantic City Police, they were called to Tropicana at 8:11 am Sunday, July 31 to follow up on a reported domestic violence incident involving former NFL running back Frank Gore.

Former Phillies pitcher Jeurys Familia is getting another chance. Familia is signing a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox, and is being sent to their Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Familia had been released by the Phillies on Saturday. The 32-year-old was struggling at the time of his release with...

The Philadelphia Eagles open the preseason on Friday night, with a few roster spots up for grabs. One spot that still seems to be open is at wide receiver, with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Quez Watkins all locks to make the team. After that Zach Paschal and Jalen Reagor seem to be battling for a roster spot with Britain Covey and Deon Cain impressing so far at camp.

Throughout the NBA offseason, the Philadlephia Sixers have been one of the teams that has made some significant changes to their roster. While they didn't make a blockbuster trade or signing, they added key depth pieces like De'Anthony Melton, P.J. Tucker, and Danuel House, along with bringing back guard James Harden. While bringing back Harden is a big deal, they did change the look of their team, adding much need depth to their bench.

We are back once again with the 97.3 ESPN Phillies Mailbag. The Phillies are red hot and the questions are coming in in great number! We answer them on Tuesday afternoons on The Sports Bash with Mike Gill. Tune in to hear your questions answered!. What do the Phillies do...

The Philadelphia Eagles have plenty of intriguing players entering the 2022 season, but which one of the most "intriguing player"?. With training camp about to end and preseason games about to begin, there are plenty of intriguing players to keep an eye on during the three game exhibition slate. Pro...

The Pete Rose mess put a dark cloud over what has been a great run by the current day Phillies. The team finished their sweep over the hapless Washington Nationals, beating their N.L. East foes 13-1 in the series finale on Sunday. However, the discussion on Monday centered around Rose...