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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.