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.

Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine

Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.

Big Ten lands $7-billion in NFL-style TV contracts

The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.

Bernie's slide mishap: Dodgers reporter breaks arm, fractures ribs

Milwaukee Brewers fans see team mascot Bernie Brewer whip down the slide from his American Family Field chalet when one of the Brewers hits a homerun. But when someone other than Bernie takes the plunge, it doesn't always go well.

Video: Fan injured after more fights break out at Panthers, Pats joint practice

A day after five players were kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots for fighting, two more incidents nearly brought an end to Wednesday’s practice session.

Barrero gets game-ending hit as Reds beat Phillies 1-0

Philadelphia won the first two games of the three-game series against lowly Cincinnati. But the Phillies wasted a stellar performance by Ranger Suárez in the finale.

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day 2022

The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.