Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates

Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

High school football season is backwith the Battle at the Beach kickoff
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Top high school football teams from N.J. and Pa. are taking part in 11 games over the weekend, along with help from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bryce Harper back in Phillies' lineup after 52-game absence

Bryce Harper is back in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing 52 games with a broken left thumb.

Nola tosses 11-strikeout, 5-hit shutout as Phils sweep Reds

With the win, the Phillies increased their lead to 2 1/2 games over idle San Diego in the race for the NL's second wild-card spot.

Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Realmuto homers as Phillies top lowly Reds 7-5

J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5.

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

Phillies' Harper homers twice in Triple-A rehab game

Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat, then went opposite field for a three-run shot in the eighth inning for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

Fisher excels in debut, Canha 2 HRs, Mets rally past Phils

Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and Jean Segura also went deep for the Phillies, who have lost four of five. Philadelphia entered second in the NL wild-card race.

‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Backup QBs Dobbs, Minshew shine, Eagles edge Browns 21-20

Eagles' second-string QB Gardner Minshew was effective, leading Philadelphia's offense on two long touchdown drives in the first half.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI in Gwinnett County

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and a traffic charge, according to Gwinnett County Jail records.