Sports

Researchers may be closing in on a way to check athletes while they're alive for signs of a degenerative brain disease that's been linked to frequent head blows.

At least 20 states are considering new sports betting legislation, which is likely to lead to a lot more online gambling. And venture capitalists can smell opportunity.

Some things get better with age. Just ask the members of the Wizdom, a dance team for the NBA's Washington Wizards who are all 50 years old or older.

On first day of baseball season, Phillies fans streamed to Citizens Bank Park. Many see right fielder Bryce Harper as the team’s ticket to the playoffs.

An esports arena may sound like something out of science fiction. But the ideas behind this new venture are surprisingly traditional.

N.J. boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter was convicted in 1966 of murdering three people. His conviction was later overturned. Why we still don't know exactly what happened.

In our Regional Roundup we talk about the NJ vote over marijuana legalization, the decline in local newspapers, and the Phillies new season and Bryce Harper.

Bryant returned to his West Philadelphia roots on Thursday to sow seeds of inspiration and inspire members of the next generation.

With all the action on the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the survey finds less support for legal betting on college sports than on the pros.

Fran Dunphy coached 17 years at Penn before replacing John Chaney at Temple in 2006. The pass-the-torch moment to Aaron McKie could come on Tuesday night against Belmont.

In 2003-2004, he was named AP coach of the year after leading the Hawks to an undefeated season.

New Phillies star Bryce Harper sustained a bruised right foot when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game Friday.

Federal authorities called it the biggest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department, with parents paying an estimated $25 million in bribes.

The team has been Pennsylvania champion in its skill level for eight straight years, but this is its first chance at the Special Olympics World Games.

The players are seeking equal pay and treatment, in addition to damages including back pay. The complaint was filed on International Women's Day.