Report: Ben Simmons likely out rest of season following knee surgery

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons had his left knee surgery to remove a loose body on Monday in Philadelphia and will remain there for rehab. It's likely he will miss the rest of the season, according to the report. 

Embiid injured, Lillard drops 51 as Trail Blazers top 76ers

All-Star center Joel Embiid left in the first quarter with what the team called a left ankle injury, and he did not return.

Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta’s doubleheader sweep of Phillies

Spencer Howard dreamed of tossing a shutout in front of friends and family in his big league debut. He settled for a few hundred cardboard cutouts in the stands and an early exit on the mound.

Acuna homers to lead Braves past Phillies 5-2 in first of 2

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a two-run homer to put the Atlanta Braves ahead for good in a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

Flyers clinch top seed in East with 4-1 win over Tampa Bay Lightning

Rookie Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Saturday night to clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed through the playoffs.

After MAC surrenders to COVID-19 pandemic, will other leagues follow?

The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.

Reports: Ben Simmons to undergo surgery on left knee, timetable for return uncertain

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons will undergo surgery to remove a loose body in his left knee, and the team should "prepare for a postseason without Simmons."

Report: Phillies top pitching prospect Spencer Howard to make MLB debut against Braves

Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Spencer Howard will make his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber.  

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101

Tobias Harris had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Joel Embiid turned in a strong second half and finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 108-101 on Friday night in their first game without All-Star Ben Simmons.

MLS is Back Tournament: Final preview

After 50 games spanning an entire month, 143 goals scored (at a healthy average of almost three per game), and endless uses of the word “bubble”, the MLS Is Back Tournament finally reaches its conclusion.

Allentown closing city-owned sports fields due to state's recommendation for youth sports

Allentown officials announced Friday they are closing all city-owned and maintained sports fields until further notice due to the state’s recommendation for youth sports.

Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs

A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed. 

Phillies-Marlins set for 7 games in 5 days in new MLB schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will play seven times in five days as part of Major League Baseball’s reconfigured schedule released Thursday.

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run homer, Neris struck out Judge in a big spot and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 5-4 Thursday night.