Aaron Rodgers, NFL players urge league to replace turf with grass

Aaron Rodgers, NFL players urge league to replace turf with grass

The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association called on six venues to change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates.

The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association called on six venues to change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates.

Eagles sign veteran DTs Joseph, Suh; place TE Goedert on IR

Eagles sign veteran DTs Joseph, Suh; place TE Goedert on IR

The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Wednesday and signed veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph. According to reports, the Eagles have also agreed to a terms on a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Wednesday and signed veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph. According to reports, the Eagles have also agreed to a terms on a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?

Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?

It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.

It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.

USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns

USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns

Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.

Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.

Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction

Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction

A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.

A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.

Embiid scores career-high 59, leads 76ers past Jazz 105-98

Embiid scores career-high 59, leads 76ers past Jazz 105-98

Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points, had 11 rebounds and eight assists to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 win over Utah Jazz.

Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points, had 11 rebounds and eight assists to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 win over Utah Jazz.

Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles

Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles

Jalen Hurts has become an MVP candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. The star QB has the Eagles off to their first 8-0 start in franchise history.

Jalen Hurts has become an MVP candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. The star QB has the Eagles off to their first 8-0 start in franchise history.

Pavelski, Oettinger lead Dallas Stars over Flyers 5-1

Pavelski, Oettinger lead Dallas Stars over Flyers 5-1

Joe Pavelski scored a goal and had two assists, Jake Oettinger recorded 37 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1.

Joe Pavelski scored a goal and had two assists, Jake Oettinger recorded 37 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1.

Embiid scores season-best 42 points, 76ers top Hawks 121-109

Embiid scores season-best 42 points, 76ers top Hawks 121-109

Joel Embiid had a season-high 42 points and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers turned a blistering shooting performance in the first half into a 121-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Joel Embiid had a season-high 42 points and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers turned a blistering shooting performance in the first half into a 121-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Giroux returns to Philly with 2 assists for Ottawa Senators in 4-1 win

Giroux returns to Philly with 2 assists for Ottawa Senators in 4-1 win

Claude Giroux had two assists in his return to Philadelphia, Alex DeBrincat scored a pair of power-play goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game winless streak by beating the Flyers 4-1.

Claude Giroux had two assists in his return to Philadelphia, Alex DeBrincat scored a pair of power-play goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game winless streak by beating the Flyers 4-1.

Philadelphia Eagles DeVonta Smith embraces supporting role on historic 8-0 team

Philadelphia Eagles DeVonta Smith embraces supporting role on historic 8-0 team

This year DeVonta Smith is on pace for 85 catches, 939 yards and four TDs but has taken more of a supporting role following the arrival of A.J. Brown.

This year DeVonta Smith is on pace for 85 catches, 939 yards and four TDs but has taken more of a supporting role following the arrival of A.J. Brown.

Young helps Hawks pull away in 2nd half, beat 76ers 104-95

Young helps Hawks pull away in 2nd half, beat 76ers 104-95

Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 26 points and 13 rebounds for his second straight double-double after missing three games with the flu.

Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 26 points and 13 rebounds for his second straight double-double after missing three games with the flu.

Jenner, Blue Jackets end 5-game skid, beat Flyers 5-2

Jenner, Blue Jackets end 5-game skid, beat Flyers 5-2

Ivan Provorov had a goal and an assist, and Tony DeAngelo also scored for the Flyers. Carter Hart stopped 24 shots after missing a game to illness.

Ivan Provorov had a goal and an assist, and Tony DeAngelo also scored for the Flyers. Carter Hart stopped 24 shots after missing a game to illness.