University of Delaware suspends fall sports season amid pandemic

The University of Delaware announced Friday that it will suspend all fall sports citing the ongoing health threats imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania sports teams ask to allow fans in the stands

As Pennsylvania approaches 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, several professional, semi-professional, amateur and college sports teams have submitted plans to the state Department of Health to have fans in the stands, the agency says.

Philly clarifies ban on public events, opens up possibility of fans at games

City of Philadelphia officials have clarified their ban on public events, opening up the possibility the Eagles would be allowed to have fans in the stadium if the city changes its rules before or during the season, assuming the NFL plays games this season.

PIAA: Fall sports to start as scheduled

High school football and other fall sports will start as scheduled, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association said Wednesday.

Rapper Trae tha Truth, Texans WR Kenny Stills arrested at Breonna Taylor protest

Houston Rapper Trae tha Truth and Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills were both arrested and charged with a felony while protesting in Kentucky over the death of Breonna Taylor.

Union advance to 'MLS is Back' knockout stage with 2-1 win over Miami

Kacper Przybylko scores in the 63rd minute and the Union holds off Inter Miami for a 2-1 victory in the MLS is Back tournament, securing for Philadelphia a spot in the knockout round.

Proven winner Joe Girardi gives Phillies hope for success

Joe Girardi won three World Series as a player with the New York Yankees and one more as manager. Now he’s the man in charge in Philadelphia, looking to guide the team to its first winning season and first postseason appearance since 2011.

Eagles re-sign Jason Peters to play right guard

The team broke the news Tuesday morning, saying the team and Peters agreed to a one-year deal.

Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says

The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.

Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall

The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.

Eagles penalize DeSean Jackson for anti-Semitic social media post

The Philadelphia Eagles have penalized wide receiver DeSean Jackson for "conduct detrimental to the team" after he posted antisemitic quotes on his Instagram story earlier this week. 

Patriots' Edelman says he spoke with DeSean Jackson, Malcolm Jenkins weighs in on posts

"DeSean and I spoke for awhile (sic) last night. We're making plans to use our experiences to educate one another and grow together. Stay tuned," Edelman tweeted Friday morning.