Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies

Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies

Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.

Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.

AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.

Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.

South Philadelphia throws car parade to celebrate neighbor's WNBA draft selection
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South Philadelphia throws car parade to celebrate neighbor's WNBA draft selection

The Indiana Fever selected James Madison University guard Kamiah Smalls as their Round 3 pick in the WNBA draft on April 18. (Credit: Steve Christy via Storyful)

The Indiana Fever selected James Madison University guard Kamiah Smalls as their Round 3 pick in the WNBA draft on April 18. (Credit: Steve Christy via Storyful)

NFL releases full 2020 season schedule, with 1st game set for September 10

NFL releases full 2020 season schedule, with 1st game set for September 10

Football fans had reason to celebrate on Thursday as the NFL released its full 2020 schedule, with the first game of the season set for Sept. 10, when the Texans will play the Chiefs.

Football fans had reason to celebrate on Thursday as the NFL released its full 2020 schedule, with the first game of the season set for Sept. 10, when the Texans will play the Chiefs.

Regional MMA fighters face hazy professional future in cage

Regional MMA fighters face hazy professional future in cage

Kyle Daukaus could use a job. The Philadelphia native seeks manual labor work to earn money while on a break from the kind of profession not often noted on LinkedIn: the undefeated middleweight champion of regional MMA promotion Cage Fury Fighting Championships.

Kyle Daukaus could use a job. The Philadelphia native seeks manual labor work to earn money while on a break from the kind of profession not often noted on LinkedIn: the undefeated middleweight champion of regional MMA promotion Cage Fury Fighting Championships.

Brand: Injured Simmons 'close or ready' to NBA return

Brand: Injured Simmons 'close or ready' to NBA return

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume.

New Jersey, major sports leagues await word in sports betting suit

New Jersey, major sports leagues await word in sports betting suit

The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to New Jersey over sports betting litigation.

The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to New Jersey over sports betting litigation.

Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula dies at 90

Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula dies at 90

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.

In lieu of Broad Street Run, group runs 10 miles to honor fallen firefighters

In lieu of Broad Street Run, group runs 10 miles to honor fallen firefighters

The starting buzzer that should be signaling Broad Street runners is silent this year. The famous 10 mile Philly road race did not commence for the first time in the last 40 years. 

The starting buzzer that should be signaling Broad Street runners is silent this year. The famous 10 mile Philly road race did not commence for the first time in the last 40 years. 

Reopened state parks, golf courses in NJ attract eager residents

Reopened state parks, golf courses in NJ attract eager residents

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that lifted the closure of parks and golf courses, after he ordered them to close on Apr. 7.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that lifted the closure of parks and golf courses, after he ordered them to close on Apr. 7.

Women's soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel

Women's soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial.

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial.