In their Week 13 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles barely possessed the ball for one-third of the game, as they played 54 snaps on offense and 87 snaps on defense. Let's just get right to the snap counts, some notes, and some special recognition.

Joel Embiid appeared set to miss his 10th consecutive game. Naturally, there is now a plot twist.

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 13 NFL picks, Sunday and Monday edition.

Joel Embiid has not played since Nov. 8, with a right knee issue keeping him off the floor.

No matter which version of the Atlanta Hawks arrives in Philadelphia on Sunday, it will be a difficult challenge for the Sixers.

The Sixers had 80 games scheduled in the regular season to account for a potential NBA Cup run. With the Knockout Rounds bracket set, the Sixers have two makeup games.

Could South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers be the next QB the Eagles develop as their backup?

Andre Drummond left the Sixers' win in Brooklyn on Friday night due to a right knee sprain. The team hopes the veteran's resurgent season is not halted for too long.

The Eagles lost to the Bears with the same offensive problems they've been dealing with all season, and 13 weeks into the season, it's highly doubtful they'll suddenly fix all of it.

The Eagles' offense is bad, and everyone knows it. Is Jeffrey Lurie prepared to do anything about it after Friday's loss to the Bears?

The Sixers improved to 10-8 on the season Friday night, but they lost one of their stabilizing forces. It could be a brutal loss.

The conversation from the Eagles' Black Friday loss to the Bears, as it happened.

Bears running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai tore the Eagles up on the ground, while Jalen Hurts and the offense continued to spiral.

Remember the infamous Eagles collapse of 2023? Two consecutive losses, the latest against the Bears on Black Friday, are providing those flashbacks.

The pass rush looked good, but who cares? The Eagles were decimated on the ground for their second straight loss.

Northwestern Stables will open its barn doors for the annual Holiday Horses and Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing a mix of seasonal activities to the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park. The free event begins at 10 a.m. and gives families an easy way to ease into the holidays without committing to a full day out.

The Eagles will have every starter available against the Bears, except for Lane Johnson on offense and Andrew Mukuba on defense.

There hasn't been a repeat divisional champion in the NFC East since the Eagles won it four straight times from 2001 to 2004. In each of the last 20 seasons, we've seen the previous year's division champion dethroned.

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village will be returning for the 2025 holiday season! Help us preserve this beloved Philly tradition by supporting our Save the Light Show fundraising campaign.

Joel Embiid has not played since Nov. 8, but he is just one of many Sixers to deal with injury issues over the last few weeks.

Some major names are on the Eagles' and Bears' initial reports.

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 13 NFL picks, Thanksgiving and Black Friday edition.

The Eagles and the upstart Bears face off at the Linc in a game that could end up having huge ramifications in the NFC playoff race.

This month, Philadelphia-area theaters are putting on holiday shows including 'A Christmas Story,' 'A Christmas Carol' and 'The Nutcracker.' Plus, find performances of 'Little Women,' 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'A Wrinkle in Time.'

Need something to watch over Thanksgiving weekend? Our holiday streaming guide includes 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and Peanuts specials. Start Christmas season with 'Klaus' on Netflix or 'It's a Wonderful Life' on Prime.

Experts offer tips for eating healthy on flights. Choosing foods that are high in protein and drinking lots of water help with digestion and fatigue while flying, they say.

Where can you buy a live Christmas tree in Philadelphia? Here are 19 pop-up lots, plant shops, nurseries and garden centers and home improvement stores selling real firs, spruces and pines in 2025.

Scientists are using AI to decode sperm whale vocalizations, uncovering an alphabet and dialects. Lawyers say the work could help whales gain legal rights.

New Jersey legislators advanced a bill to legalize psilocybin for mental health treatment. Supporters say the compound found in mushrooms is a breakthrough therapy.

New Jersey lawmakers introduced a bill to ban law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, targeting ICE agents. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill supports the measure.

Rye prevents erosion, sequesters carbon and stores water. Farmers say growing demand for rye whiskey is helping turn the cover crop into a cash crop.

A study found people underestimate the climate impact of dog ownership. Dogs and cats account for 25-30% of U.S. meat consumption's environmental impact.

People with untreated sleep apnea were nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. Using CPAP machines appears to reduce the risk.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy suggested flyers should 'dress up' to improve air travel. Check out vintage photos from the 1950s, '60s and '70s of the fashion at Philadelphia International Airport.

Nick McIlwain, an on-air voice on 93.3 WMMR's 'Preston & Steve Show' for the last 21 years said Wednesday he's leaving the station. The departure of former colleague Kathy Romano and the recent death of DJ Pierre Robert were factors in his decision to leave.

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced that tolls on eight bridges will increase next year. The operators said the rate hikes, which will be between 50 cents and $3, will take effect 'on or about Jan. 1.'

North Philly's Lil Uzi Vert dropped two new songs on Monday and became just the third artist to be signed by Roc Nation Distribution.

Trendon Watford, 25, has averaged 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 14 appearances for the Sixers in 2025-26.

A company is growing real pork fat from donated pig cells in bioreactors, then mixing it with plants to create bacon, meatballs and salami that taste like meat.

Philly museums and theaters are offering discounts on yearlong memberships, gift cards, merchandise, concert tickets and exclusive city-wide events.

Need a new pair of running shoes? Trying several pairs on at a store is the best method for finding a shoe that properly fits and meets your needs. But there are several guidelines that can help people buying them online.

Movember, the the global campaign for men's health and preventive care, shows how social support can influence behavior change and sustain those improvements. This year, Cooper University Health Care executives grew facial hair to spark conversations about men's health issues.

Patients and doctors are turning to AI-powered tools to get their insurance claims paid and navigate byzantine medical bills. This has created a robotic tug-of-war over who gets care and who foots the bill for it.

Writing can shift your mental state from overwhelm and despair to grounded clarity — a shift that reflects resilience. Writing allows people to name their pain and create distance from it. This story includes tips to build resilience through writing.

A study that found hormonal contraception remains safe overall — but also observed small differences in breast cancer risk based on the hormones used in the formulation — underscores the challenges of communicating nuance in the social media age, doctors say.