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Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

Philadelphia, USAFriday, May 1, 2026

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early return from an appendectomy.

Yet the headline moment for the city was in baseball: after four seasons, the Phillies replaced manager Rob Thomson with bench coach Don Mattingly as interim skipper. This shake‑up could shape the team’s future more than any single game. Outside of the big leagues, college track wrapped up at Franklin Field with the Penn Relays concluding, and the Eagles announced their newest draft picks. Each of these events added layers to Philadelphia’s sports story for the week.

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