About the Author

Jalyn Smoot
Jalyn is a 24-year old freelance writer, sports reporter, content creator, and student at the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism. In the four years since beginning his sports writing career, Jalyn has compiled 200+ high-volume articles for Philly Sports Network, including frequent appearances on Metro Philly, Bleacher Report, and Apple News. A Saint Louis native, Jalyn has worked tirelessly to expand his reach far beyond the Show-Me state and will continue to do so moving forward.
Things to do in Philadelphia
Sixers
Daryl Morey believes Oubre, Drummond, and Gordon are ‘likely’ to return next season
A Philly hater’s guide to the second-round of the 2025 NBA playoffs
Sixers assistant coach Bobby Jackson joins Christie, returns to Sacramento
Jared McCain to represent Sixers at upcoming NBA Draft Lottery
Sixers draft 2025: First round prospects you need to know
Eagles
Saquon Barkley reveals a little secret about famous reverse hurdle at UDS Gala in Lancaster
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley fires back on tush push criticism: “If you don’t like it, get better at stopping it”
Eagles WR A.J. Brown receives first ever “Making a Better Philly Changemaker Award”
Report: Dallas Goedert Agrees to Restructured $10M Contract to Remain on Eagles Roster
Eagles Defensive 53-Man Roster Predictions: Post NFL Draft edition
Phillies
Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter shines early on in Triple-A debut
Phillies Have Failed to Cut Back on J.T. Realmuto in 2025
Phillies 7, Rays 5: Phillies Punch Back Late to Sweep Rays
Lehigh Valley Notebook: Notes and quotes ahead of Andrew Painter’s Triple-A debut
Andrew Painter staying on track, officially promoted to Triple-A
Union
MLS Matchday 12 Schedule and Betting Guide: Gazdag returns to Philly, Whitecaps throwdown with LAFC
Philadelphia Union advance to US Open Cup Round of 16 following PK win over Indy Eleven
Philadelphia Union face Indy Eleven in first US Open Cup match at home since 2018
MLS Matchday 11 recap: Columbus retake first place in East, Union climb into second
Philadelphia Union off to best start in club history after 2-1 win road victory over Montreal