Bryce Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres

Bryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

USFL hands out top awards for inaugural season

The United States Football League handed out its league awards Wednesday after the regular season wrapped up last weekend.

Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue

U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.

Arch Manning announces highly anticipated commitment

Arch Manning is the son of Cooper Manning, the nephew of Eli and Peyton and the grandson of Archie and is taking the legacy of his last name to the Longhorns.

Ohio State University awarded trademark on use of word 'THE'

Ohio State’s trademark allows them to use the word “THE” on t-shirts, baseball caps, hats, and other clothing.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.

Hoskins' pinch-hit in 10th, Phils top Nats; 15 W in 17 games

Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola pitched eight shutout innings for the second time in three starts. He allowed four hits and struck out eight.

Obstruction call helps Philadelphia Phillies sweep Nationals for 14th win in 16

J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run single in the 10th inning with the aid of an obstruction call, and the Philadelphia Phillies won 8-7 to complete a doubleheader sweep of the Washington Nationals.

All eyes on NFL’s pending decision regarding Deshaun Watson

While Deshaun Watson maintains his innocence, the Cleveland Browns and football fans everywhere wait for the NFL to determine an appropriate penalty for the star quarterback accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women.

Philadelphia selected as 2026 World Cup host city

Philadelphia joined a small group of American cities that will host soccer matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.