Who would have thought that the 76ers would get off to a 4-0 start and the Flyers would be dominant at home at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Both teams are young and exciting to watch so far. Tyrese Maxey and rookie V.J. Edgecombe are one of the best back courts in the NBA, and the Flyers, the fourth youngest team in the NHL, have played inspired hockey under new head coach Rick Tocchet. The Flyers are 6-1 at home in the early going. 

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants last Sunday and are 6-2 as they have a bye this week. But they won more than the game last week. During the game Sunday, Giants rookie running back and fan favorite Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury.  After the game, Skattebo had emergency surgery, and he issued a statement of how much love he received in Philly.  Even “Big Dom” and Zack Baun visited him in the hospital.  They won much more than the game!

I wish I was able to be in the studio this week to talk about our Philly Sports teams. I am scheduled to have knee replacement surgery on Friday and will not be able to rehash this week’s top stories. However, I have a great team, and Nick Earnshaw will fill in for me this weekend. Dave Klemic, Mr, Negadelphia P.J. Corda, and Alex Berardis will continue to entertain you with spirited sports talk.  I hope to be back in the studio November 8th & 9th. 

On Saturday’s show, Nick Earnshaw and former Kansas City Chiefs WR Dave Klemic will recap the Eagles win along with the week for the Sixers and Flyers.  In Hour Two, it’s our “High School Athletes in the Spotlight” with Fran Mclaughlin brought to you by the Philly Pretzel Factory of EHT. 

On Sunday’s show, Nick Earnshaw will be joined in the studio by Mr. Negadelphia P.J. Corda and Producer Alex Berardis.  They will talk Eagles Football and get the “Keys to the Game” with Fox 29 News Sports Anchor Scott Grayson brought to you by Blitz’s market of Ocean City.  Hour Two, the guys will talk with my Fantasy Football Guru Brian Hartley brought to you by Charlies Bar of Somers Point.  “The Guru” will give you his picks for week nine in the NFL.

All that and more this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to Noon on 97.3 FM ESPN radio South Jersey.

The Best Philly Athletes Age 25 or Younger

Philadelphia has some great young athletes right now, from All-Star Tyrese Maxey to two first-round draft picks on the Eagles Defensive Line (Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter). In honor of the Philly Sports Youth Movement, here is my ranking of the Top Ten Philadelphia Professional Athletes who are 25 years old or younger:

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