Hoskins homers, Phillies end skid in 5-1 win over Nationals
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson hopeful of happy homecoming in Philadelphia return
Here comes former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and the Jaguars at 2-1 -- not bad considering they had a league-low four wins combined the past two seasons -- walking into what should be a happy homecoming for the 54-year-old coach.
Here comes former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and the Jaguars at 2-1 -- not bad considering they had a league-low four wins combined the past two seasons -- walking into what should be a happy homecoming for the 54-year-old coach.
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa taken to hospital after suffering head and neck injuries
Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by a Cincinnati Bengals player. The quarterback remained down for more than seven minutes before being carted off the field on a stretcher.
Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by a Cincinnati Bengals player. The quarterback remained down for more than seven minutes before being carted off the field on a stretcher.
Former Dallas Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar dies in rock climbing accident in Riverside County
Dallas Cowboys tight end turned Long Beach firefighter Gavin Escobar has died in a rock climbing accident in Riverside County.
Dallas Cowboys tight end turned Long Beach firefighter Gavin Escobar has died in a rock climbing accident in Riverside County.
Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
California to weigh making girls flag football school sport
School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls.
School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls.
Proud to be an American: 76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen
A native of Cameroon, Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia. The NBA scoring champion and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center said his family played a pivotal role in his decision.
A native of Cameroon, Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia. The NBA scoring champion and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center said his family played a pivotal role in his decision.
Penn State to begin selling beer at football games
Penn State announced that beer will be available for sale to the general public at Beaver Stadium beginning Saturday when the Nittany Lions host Northwestern.
Penn State announced that beer will be available for sale to the general public at Beaver Stadium beginning Saturday when the Nittany Lions host Northwestern.
Maxey turns into star guard 76ers need to chase championship
The Philadelphia 76ers are counting on guard Tyrese Maxey to help lead them in a championship push. The 21-year-old guard out of Kentucky was pressed into service and averaged 35.3 minutes and 17.5 points.
The Philadelphia 76ers are counting on guard Tyrese Maxey to help lead them in a championship push. The 21-year-old guard out of Kentucky was pressed into service and averaged 35.3 minutes and 17.5 points.
High school girls play football to keep team from forfeiting
Natalie Davis and Callie Ramsey said they have no problem suiting up to help their fellow classmates.
Natalie Davis and Callie Ramsey said they have no problem suiting up to help their fellow classmates.
Record-breaking: Man walks nearly 1.4 miles across highline 100 meters above ground
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
76ers' James Harden, Joel Embiid healthy, happy and chasing a title
James Harden and Joel Embiid are both healthy and happy as they head into another season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James Harden and Joel Embiid are both healthy and happy as they head into another season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
4 on FOX: Zech McPhearson talks off-day activities, hidden talents
Defensive back Zech McPhearson shares his hidden talents and off-day activities with FOX 29’s Breland Moore.
Defensive back Zech McPhearson shares his hidden talents and off-day activities with FOX 29’s Breland Moore.
NFL to replace Pro Bowl with skills competitions, flag football game
The new NFL event will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games" and feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.
The new NFL event will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games" and feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.
Carson Wentz fumbles, struggles in 1st game against former Eagles team
Carson Wentz lost a fumble and was sacked nine times in a brutal performance against the team that drafted him.
Carson Wentz lost a fumble and was sacked nine times in a brutal performance against the team that drafted him.
Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Brett Favre: Texts show former NFL QB wanted welfare funds for football facility
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country's poorest states
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country's poorest states
DeVonta for the victory: Smith stars as Eagles stay unbeaten
Jalen Hurts was 22 of 35 for 340 yards and three touchdown passes, one each to Smith, A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert. Coming off a three-TD game with two on the ground, Hurts continued to show he could get the job done.
Jalen Hurts was 22 of 35 for 340 yards and three touchdown passes, one each to Smith, A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert. Coming off a three-TD game with two on the ground, Hurts continued to show he could get the job done.
Fists fly between late model stock car drivers at Martinsville race: 'I started Mike Tyson-ing his head'
The late model stock car series is sanctioned by NASCAR Roots.
The late model stock car series is sanctioned by NASCAR Roots.



















