Philly Sports Jabronis

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a back strain. Lehigh Valley right-hander Nick Pivetta will reportedly take his place on the roster. For more on this story, click here.

With starting left fielder Howie Kendrick expected to miss a few weeks with an oblique injury, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired utility man Ty Kelly. For more on this story, click here.

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced their 2017 regular season schedule. The team will open in Washington Sept. 10, play its first home game Sept. 24 against the Giants and close the season home on New Year’s Eve versus the Cowboys. ...

Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson announced Thursday that he will return to the team next season and not enter this year’s NBA draft. For more on this story, click here.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington recently underwent surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. For more on this story, click here.

If you are planning to attend the NFL Draft in Philadelphia next week (or if you’re just plain curious), follow this link to a map of the area and events.

Former Philadelphia 76ers Allen Iverson and Julius Erving will be part of the BIG3 Tournament taking place in Philadelphia this summer at the Wells Fargo Center on July 16. For more information, click here.

Game 14: Soul 41, Tampa Bay Storm 28 Game 13: Soul 70, Baltimore Brigade 21 Game 12: Soul 68, Washington Valor 41 Game 11: Baltimore Brigade 49, Soul 42 Game 10: Soul 59, Cleveland Gladiators 28 Game 9: Soul 62, ...

Elniery Garcia, a left-handed pitching prospect on the Phillies’ 40-man roster, was suspended Friday for 80 games by Major League Baseball because he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. For more on this story, click here.

Newly acquired starting pitcher Clay Buchholz may have had a brief stint with the Philadelphia Phillies after the results of a recent MRI point to a tear in his throwing arm. For more on this story, click here.