Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
David Krejci scores twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Flyers 4-1
David Krejci scored twice in the third period and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night
David Krejci scored twice in the third period and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night
Eagles try to rebound as Sirianni faces familiar foe in Indy
Much has changed since Nick Sirianni left Indy for Philadelphia after the 2020 season. He helped the Eagles sneak into last year's playoffs and has them atop the NFC with an 8-1 mark this year.
Much has changed since Nick Sirianni left Indy for Philadelphia after the 2020 season. He helped the Eagles sneak into last year's playoffs and has them atop the NFC with an 8-1 mark this year.
Paxten Aaronson joins Frankfurt from Philadelphia Union
Eintracht Frankfurt signed promising attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson, the younger brother of United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson, from MLS team Philadelphia Union on Thursday.
Eintracht Frankfurt signed promising attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson, the younger brother of United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson, from MLS team Philadelphia Union on Thursday.
WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
Aaron Rodgers, NFL players urge league to replace turf with grass
The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association called on six venues to change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates.
The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association called on six venues to change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates.
Eagles sign veteran DTs Joseph, Suh; place TE Goedert on IR
The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Wednesday and signed veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph. According to reports, the Eagles have also agreed to a terms on a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Wednesday and signed veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph. According to reports, the Eagles have also agreed to a terms on a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Local soccer club hopes to inspire next generation of soccer fans with after school program
As anticipation builds for the start of the FIFA World Cup, a local soccer club is offering an after school program to teach kids the most popular game in the world.
As anticipation builds for the start of the FIFA World Cup, a local soccer club is offering an after school program to teach kids the most popular game in the world.
Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?
It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.
It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.
Sunisa Lee ending college gymnastics career to train for Paris Olympics
Sunisa Lee is ending her collegiate gymnastics career so she can train for the Paris Olympics.
Sunisa Lee is ending her collegiate gymnastics career so she can train for the Paris Olympics.
USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns
Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.
Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.
Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction
A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.
A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.
World Cup 2022: A viewer's guide to soccer's biggest tournament
Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.
Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.
Embiid scores career-high 59, leads 76ers past Jazz 105-98
Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points, had 11 rebounds and eight assists to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 win over Utah Jazz.
Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points, had 11 rebounds and eight assists to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 win over Utah Jazz.
Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson, former MMA fighter, dies at 38
A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year.
A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year.
Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles
Jalen Hurts has become an MVP candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. The star QB has the Eagles off to their first 8-0 start in franchise history.
Jalen Hurts has become an MVP candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. The star QB has the Eagles off to their first 8-0 start in franchise history.
Pavelski, Oettinger lead Dallas Stars over Flyers 5-1
Joe Pavelski scored a goal and had two assists, Jake Oettinger recorded 37 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1.
Joe Pavelski scored a goal and had two assists, Jake Oettinger recorded 37 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1.
NFLPA calls for 'immediate replacement and ban' from slit-firm turf fields
Travis and Jason Kelce recently called out NFL for the issue.
Travis and Jason Kelce recently called out NFL for the issue.
Embiid scores season-best 42 points, 76ers top Hawks 121-109
Joel Embiid had a season-high 42 points and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers turned a blistering shooting performance in the first half into a 121-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Joel Embiid had a season-high 42 points and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers turned a blistering shooting performance in the first half into a 121-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Giroux returns to Philly with 2 assists for Ottawa Senators in 4-1 win
Claude Giroux had two assists in his return to Philadelphia, Alex DeBrincat scored a pair of power-play goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game winless streak by beating the Flyers 4-1.
Claude Giroux had two assists in his return to Philadelphia, Alex DeBrincat scored a pair of power-play goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game winless streak by beating the Flyers 4-1.