Harper, Phillies win 7th in a row, hand Brewers 6th straight loss

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Thursday.

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Ep. 16 The Pulse with Bill Anderson: Alvin Williams
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This week on The Pulse with Bill Anderson, Bill is joined by former Villanova University, NBA Star and current broadcaster Alvin Williams. Alvin talks about how growing up in Philly shaped his career, the stress put on pro athletes and taking his game across the border to Canada. Alvin also answers the tough questions about Philadelphia Fans and if what is said about the fan base in his hometown being extra tough is true. Alvin also talks about his transition from the court to the broadcast booth

Cash: Rays players not wearing Pride logos won't divide team

A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team’s annual “Pride Night” on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed it after Sunday's game, saying he doesn't think it'll negatively impact the clubhouse.

Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss

Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory Sunday that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.

Philadelphia Phillies send slumping Angels to 10th straight loss

Zack Wheeler struck out nine over six solid innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Harper, Schwarber 2 HRs, Thomson wins debut, Phillies top Angels

Kyle Schwarber mashed the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning almost 435 feet for a home run — and a needed instant lift for a Phillies franchise again counting on a managerial change to spark the team into a long-shot run into the playoffs.

Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson

The Philadelphia Phillies have relieved Joe Girardi of his managerial duties and appointed Rob Thomson as interim manager for the remainder of the season.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

Wear Orange: Philadelphia Eagles wear special practice shirts in honor of gun violence victims, survivors

The Philadelphia Eagles will wear orange practice shirts Friday in honor of gun violence victims and survivors. The shirts will then be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to local organizations working to fight gun violence.

FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring

The seventh-round draft pick out of Harvard overcame his physical limitations and modest college roots to become the NFL’s first player to throw four touchdown passes in a single game with five different teams.

Warriors, Celtics ready for Finals; ticket sales expected to reach record levels

The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.

Schwarber, Maton homer to lead Phillies past Giants

Kyle Schwarber and Nick Maton homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies snap a five-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.