Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Philadelphia (83-68), which began the day a half-game ahead of San Diego for the second NL wild card and 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee for the final spot.

Rhys Hoskins homers as Nola, Phillies beat Braves 9-1

Philadelphia improved to 10-9 in September and calmed concerns brought on by a five-game losing streak that preceded their current win streak.

Suárez, Eflin, Alvarado help Phillies shut out Braves

Ranger Suárez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their push toward the club’s first playoff berth in a decade with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Commanders' Wentz faces Eagles for 1st time as Hurts thrives

Hurts in 2022 is such a dual threat Washington coach Ron Rivera quipped, “Every time he has the ball in his hands, it’s a run-pass option.” He stressed discipline among defenders as the way to contain him.

Robert Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury

Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million after the investigation showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic, and racist speech and conduct during his 18 years as owner of the Suns and Mercury.

Utah family sues Little League and Pennsylvania furniture company for $50K over bunk bed fall, head injury

A Utah boy who suffered a serious head injury after falling from a bunk bed during last month’s Little League World Series has returned home from the hospital, and his family is suing the league and the Pennsylvania company that made the bed in a lawsuit.

Fan arrested for allegedly throwing plastic bottle and hitting Cleveland Browns owner

A fan was arrested for allegedly throwing a plastic water bottle and hitting Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam during the closing moments of Sunday’s 31-30 home loss to the New York Jets.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts dominant in home opener win against Vikings

Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Pro surfer Kalani David dies at 24 after having seizure while surfing in Costa Rica

Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.

Herm Edwards out as ASU head football coach, university confirms

Arizona State's head football coach Herm Edwards is out after a “mutual agreement" to end his role, the university confirms on Sept. 18.

Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies

The Phillies were 59-34 since June 1, tied for the fourth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they have lost four straight after winning five in a row.

Eagles counting on trio of 'Batman' receivers vs. Vikings

Jalen Hurts has a trio of winged receivers in the offense and ready to Sock! Pow! Bam! their way into the end zone against Minnesota.

Acuña accounts for all 4 runs as Braves hold off Phillies

The Phillies are 59-34 since June 1, the fifth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they lost third their straight after winning five in a row.

Army rolls by Villanova 49-10, gives Coach Monken landmark victory

The Wildcats, ranked fifth in the FCS coaches poll, tied the game on Connor Watkins' 5-yard pass to Rayjuon Pringle. But Tyler went 23 yards before spinning into the end zone for a 14-7 lead and Army led the rest of the way.

Rutgers defense holds on to defeat Temple 16-14

The Owls dominated most of the action in the first half and showed some potential in the first start under freshman quarterback E.J. Warner.

Friday night high school football
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This week's matchup is between Martin Luther King High School and Central High Schoool, both in Philadelphia.