Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings
Read full article: Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout inningsCristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna Beach, officials say
Read full article: 2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna Beach, officials sayA 2-year-old girl died after she ran into a traffic lane and was struck by a vehicle on the beach in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington
Read full article: Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George WashingtonAdvocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire.
Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates
Read full article: Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule datesNFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons.
76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach
Read full article: 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coachThe Philadelphia 76ers fired president Daryl Morey on Tuesday and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
76ers eyeing much more as they move on to second round after Game 7 win over Celtics
Read full article: 76ers eyeing much more as they move on to second round after Game 7 win over CelticsAfter debuting in Game 4 following appendectomy surgery last month, Joel Embiid played some of the best playoff basketball of his career over the final four games of the series to lead the 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 victory over a Celtics team that had looked like a potential NBA title contender.
Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series
Read full article: Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round seriesLogan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0 victory Saturday night to open the second-round series.
Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston
Read full article: Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in BostonThe Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia.
Schwarber delivers as Phillies rally again to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 innings for doubleheader sweep
Read full article: Schwarber delivers as Phillies rally again to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 innings for doubleheader sweepKyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him
Read full article: Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on himDon Mattingly has taken over as interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired.
The Flyers were supposed to be too young for this. They hardly looked it in a decisive Game 1 win
Read full article: The Flyers were supposed to be too young for this. They hardly looked it in a decisive Game 1 winThe Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin State
Read full article: Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin StateLehigh set an NCAA Division I baseball record by scoring 20 runs in the first inning of a 38-6 victory over Coppin State.
Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia
Read full article: Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in PhiladelphiaAuthorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found.
Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it 'disrespectful' that Bucks benched him in final weeks of season
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it 'disrespectful' that Bucks benched him in final weeks of seasonGiannis Antetokounmpo said it was “disrespectful” for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks of the season while he said he was healthy enough to play.
Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins
Read full article: Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over PenguinsLogan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s brilliant career.
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his money
Read full article: Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his moneyPhiladelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for $3 million, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some of the cash to pay their own expenses.
Still the 1. One perfect women's March Madness bracket going into Sweet 16
Read full article: Still the 1. One perfect women's March Madness bracket going into Sweet 16There is one perfect bracket left for the women’s NCAA Tournament among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA’s official website.
Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness
Read full article: Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March MadnessJa’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament.
76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sidelined at least 3 weeks with finger tendon injury
Read full article: 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sidelined at least 3 weeks with finger tendon injuryPhiladelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will by sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury on the small finger of his right hand.
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
Read full article: Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League schoolA federal judge is weighing whether the government can force the University of Pennsylvania to hand over detailed employee information in an antisemitism investigation.
Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained
Read full article: Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detainedSome residents in the Philadelphia suburb of Quakertown are calling for the police chief to resign after a scuffle between police and students protesting ICE policies left several juveniles in custody.
Speaker denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol, citing precedent
Read full article: Speaker denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol, citing precedentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson’s office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to precedents that such honors are usually only designated for presidents.
US judge upholds Friday deadline to restore slavery exhibit on Independence Mall in Philadelphia
Read full article: US judge upholds Friday deadline to restore slavery exhibit on Independence Mall in PhiladelphiaA federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request to delay a Friday deadline to restore an exhibit on the history of slavery at Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
Read full article: Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in PhiladelphiaWorkers are restoring an exhibit depicting the history of the nine people once enslaved in Philadelphia despite a legal fight between the city and the Trump administration.
New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations
Read full article: New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegationsA New Jersey Catholic diocese this week agreed to a $180 million settlement to resolve allegations of clergy sexual abuse, a figure far exceeding agreements in some large dioceses though still dwarfed by other massive settlements.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Read full article: Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit arguesConservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.
Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
Read full article: Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to releaseThe Philadelphia Phillies say their relationship with outfielder Nick Castellanos ruptured when he angrily brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from a game last season.
How aggressive free agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super Bowl
Read full article: How aggressive free agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super BowlThe New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks have defied the odds by reaching the Super Bowl after aggressive free agency spending.
49ers will play in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The Cowboys will play in Rio
Read full article: 49ers will play in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The Cowboys will play in RioThe San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, and the Dallas Cowboys will be one of the teams playing the first game in Rio de Janeiro, the league said Thursday.
Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says
Read full article: Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source saysThe Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder from Sacramento in a three-team deal that sends forward De’Andre Hunter to the Kings.
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
Read full article: Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites.
Unrivaled sets professional women's basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league's Philly debut
Read full article: Unrivaled sets professional women's basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league's Philly debutNatasha Cloud, a New York Liberty standout, plays in Philadelphia for the first time professionally.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract.
49ers' George Kittle tears Achilles tendon in playoff win over Eagles
Read full article: 49ers' George Kittle tears Achilles tendon in playoff win over EaglesSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his right Achilles tendon late in the first half of a victory in a wild-card playoff game at Philadelphia.
100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case, police say
Read full article: 100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case, police sayPolice say a Pennsylvania man who had about 100 sets of human remains is charged with stealing from a graveyard at the edge of Philadelphia.
Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend
Read full article: Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekendThe NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game.
With top draft pick in play, Raiders bench banged-up Maxx Crosby for game vs. Giants
Read full article: With top draft pick in play, Raiders bench banged-up Maxx Crosby for game vs. GiantsThe Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants in a matchup of teams with the NFL’s worst records.
Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny
Read full article: Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty pennyAuction bidders spent top dollar for some of the final pennies to be circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the cent’s production.
James hits go-ahead 3 and scores 29 points, Doncic has triple-double in Lakers' win over 76ers
Read full article: James hits go-ahead 3 and scores 29 points, Doncic has triple-double in Lakers' win over 76ersLeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers
Read full article: Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against FlyersSidney Crosby is on the verge of breaking Mario Lemieux's record for career regular-season points with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Joel Embiid returns for 76ers from latest knee injury with 18 points in season-high 30 minutes
Read full article: Joel Embiid returns for 76ers from latest knee injury with 18 points in season-high 30 minutesJoel Embiid scored 18 points and played a season-high 30 minutes for the 76ers against Atlanta after he missed the last nine games in large part because of a sore right knee.
Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo will keep his job after Hurts, Barkley struggle again
Read full article: Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo will keep his job after Hurts, Barkley struggle againEagles coach Nick Sirianni says he's sticking with embattled offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
Anthony Black nets career-high 31 points, leads Orlando Magic to win over Philadelphia
Read full article: Anthony Black nets career-high 31 points, leads Orlando Magic to win over PhiladelphiaAnthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.
Russell Wilson wants to stay with the Giants. He also wants to play in the NFL next season
Read full article: Russell Wilson wants to stay with the Giants. He also wants to play in the NFL next seasonRussell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants' starting quarterback job again.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
Read full article: Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid paymentsThe Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber among 13 to get $22 million qualifying offers from former teams
Read full article: Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber among 13 to get $22 million qualifying offers from former teamsKyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Kyle Schwarber are among 13 players who have received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams.
Young adults turn to Quakers' silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world
Read full article: Young adults turn to Quakers' silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy worldThere’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.
Orlando Magic lose to 76ers after Tyrese Maxey scores 43 points
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to 76ers after Tyrese Maxey scores 43 pointsThe Orlando Magic without Joel Embiid lost to the Philadelphia 76ers after Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points, including eight straight during a crucial fourth-quarter stretch, and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 points.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in PennsylvaniaControl of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts.
Authorities say remains found in Philadelphia are of missing woman Kada Scott
Read full article: Authorities say remains found in Philadelphia are of missing woman Kada ScottProsecutors in Philadelphia say remains found buried in a wooded area behind an abandoned school are those of a 23-year-old woman who’d been missing for about two weeks.
Philadelphia police find human remains in search for missing woman
Read full article: Philadelphia police find human remains in search for missing womanPhiladelphia police have found human remains near where investigators were searching for a 23-year-old woman who disappeared from her nursing home job about two weeks ago.
Joel Embiid returns to action for 76ers in preseason finale, first game in nearly 8 months
Read full article: Joel Embiid returns to action for 76ers in preseason finale, first game in nearly 8 monthsJoel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
Philadelphia officials seek tips about Kada Scott, who disappeared 2 weeks ago
Read full article: Philadelphia officials seek tips about Kada Scott, who disappeared 2 weeks agoAuthorities in Philadelphia say they are no closer to locating a missing 23-year-old woman who disappeared from her nursing home job nearly two weeks ago.
China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
Read full article: China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by WashingtonChina has banned dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.
Philly fighter Jaron Ennis sets sights on Ortiz after dominant win over Lima in 154-pound debut
Read full article: Philly fighter Jaron Ennis sets sights on Ortiz after dominant win over Lima in 154-pound debutJaron Ennis has made a smashing debut at 154 pounds, defeating Uisma Lima with a first-round stoppage on Saturday night.
Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskin
Read full article: Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskinIn the contest for best scrapple sculpture in Philadelphia on Friday it was the “Mush Push” fashioned from the regionally popular pork breakfast meat that got Patrick Moser’s entry over the goal line.
NFL is reviewing how concussion protocol was followed for Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart
Read full article: NFL is reviewing how concussion protocol was followed for Giants rookie QB Jaxson DartThe NFL has initiated a review of the concussion protocol used for New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart on Thursday night in the team's game against Philadelphia.
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is not playing against the Giants because of a heel injury
Read full article: Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is not playing against the Giants because of a heel injuryPhiladelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is not playing in the reigning Super Bowl champions' game at the New York Giants because of a heel injury.
Hall of Famer Roy Halladay threw postseason no-hitter 15 years ago. His sons try to honor his legacy
Read full article: Hall of Famer Roy Halladay threw postseason no-hitter 15 years ago. His sons try to honor his legacyBraden Halladay has thrown a first pitch at the same ballpark where his father, Roy Halladay, made history with a playoff no-hitter.
Phillies' high-priced stars Harper, Schwarber, Turner flop in NLDS and face elimination in Game 3
Read full article: Phillies' high-priced stars Harper, Schwarber, Turner flop in NLDS and face elimination in Game 3Bryce Harper says the Phillies need to "flip the script" after struggling in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.
Blake Snell shines on mound and Dodgers hold off Phillies 4-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
Read full article: Blake Snell shines on mound and Dodgers hold off Phillies 4-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDSBlake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia’s late rally for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.
Harrison Bader out of Phillies' Game 2 starting lineup vs Dodgers because of groin injury
Read full article: Harrison Bader out of Phillies' Game 2 starting lineup vs Dodgers because of groin injuryPhiladelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series because of a groin injury.
From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
Read full article: From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainableSeveral NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs.
Greystar and other landlords agree to a $141M deal to settle a rent-setting lawsuit
Read full article: Greystar and other landlords agree to a $141M deal to settle a rent-setting lawsuitGreystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to pay over $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit.
National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed
Read full article: National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closedCrowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with no immediate signs of the government shutdown that is triggering the furlough of about two-thirds of National Park Service employees.
Trea Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304 average, and Aaron Judge leads majors at .331
Read full article: Trea Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304 average, and Aaron Judge leads majors at .331Philadelphia’s Trea Turner won his second National League batting title with a record-low.