Sports
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is 2 years away and Philly is gearing up for its part
Philly is hosting six games on the biggest stage in soccer, including a Fourth of July game during the Semiquincentennial.
3 months ago
In the rough: Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses
The state’s attorney general’s office is looking into whether Trump’s recent felony convictions make him ineligible to hold liquor licenses at his three N.J. golf courses.
3 months ago
Chet Walker, who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died
The seven-time All-Star forward was 84. Walker was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
3 months ago
Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League
The team will play two games against the New York Mets on Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium for the league’s third visit to the country in the past five years.
3 months ago
How Philly became a major hub for a 2,000-year-old Chinese sport
Dragon boat racing on the Schuylkill goes way back to the early 80s and has led to the 17th annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta this weekend.
4 months ago
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.
4 months ago
Bow hunting in Philly could begin as soon as this fall
A site in the far northeast could be used for bow hunting later this fall under regulations from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
4 months ago
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.
4 months ago
Fueled by postseason failures, Phillies riding high with best record in baseball
The Phillies are 29-6 over their last 35 games, which matches the best 35-game span in franchise history, last done in 1892.
4 months ago
Running, walking, or biking, Eagles Autism Challenge participants have raised millions
The seventh annual event this Saturday will break a record for participants with more than 5,000 people taking part.
4 months ago
Philadelphia Eagles release 2024 schedule
The Birds will open the season in Brazil when they play the Green Bay Packers on Friday, Sept. 6 in São Paulo.
4 months ago
Jason Kelce hired by ESPN to be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show
He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage.
4 months ago
The Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball
This year's team does have unfinished business in the postseason. The first World Series championship since 2008 remains the ultimate goal.
4 months ago
This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a ‘Sexy’ slogan
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh was mic'd up during a game, and when asked what his hypothetical band name would be, his response launched a new slogan.
4 months ago
What to know about the Philadelphia Union’s newest — and youngest — player
Philly-born and Norristown-raised, 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signed the biggest homegrown player deal in Major League Soccer history.
4 months ago