MacPhail: Phillies expect to pay luxury tax this season

Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail says that team ownership is willing to go over the luxury tax threshold to make the playoffs.

Andre Vasilevskiy stops 30 shots, Lightning beat Flyers 5-3

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 30 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning set a franchise record for consecutive home wins in a 5-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant spotted on car in Los Angeles

It's been weeks since NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in California, but tributes to the NBA player continue to pour in.

All-Star MVP award to be named after Kobe Bryant, NBA announces

The All-Star Game MVP award will now be named after NBA legend Kobe Bryant. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Saturday evening in Chicago. 

UEFA bans Man City from Champions League for 2 seasons

English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules in a seismic ruling against one of world football's wealthiest clubs.

A pit bull pup takes the ice as newest member of Wisconsin hockey team

The Milwaukee Admirals hockey team has a new four-legged recruit named Bender. The Admirals, an American Hockey League farm team affiliated with the Nashville Predators, recently introduced the 9-week-old pit bull. 

President Trump to give command to start engines at Daytona 500

Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.

Van Riemsdyk has 3-point game, Flyers beat Panthers 6-2

James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night.

Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing company

The former NFL quarterback who knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality announced he's writing a memoir through his own publishing company.

Girardi exploring ways to keep Phillies healthy for long season

Phillies manager Joe Girardi wants to have a healthy team down the stretch, and says he will be diligent in making sure players aren’t overworked early in the season.

Pulock's late goal helps Islanders beat rival Flyers 5-3

Ryan Pulock scored the tiebreaking goal with 41 seconds remaining and the New York Islanders recovered after giving up a three-goal lead to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 Tuesday night.

Richardson, Simmons lead 76ers past Clippers 110-103

Ben Simmons had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-103 on Tuesday night.

Phillies counting on manager Joe Girardi to restore winning ways

The Philadelphia Phillies turned to a proven winner to lead them back to the postseason for the first time in nine years: Joe Girardi.