US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned

US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned

Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.

Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.

Nola sharp over 7, Phillies pounce early to beat Red Sox 3-2

Nola sharp over 7, Phillies pounce early to beat Red Sox 3-2

BOSTON (AP) - Aaron Nola pitched seven innings of four-hit ball to win for the sixth time in his last seven decisions, getting three runs of support in the first inning and cruising to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

BOSTON (AP) - Aaron Nola pitched seven innings of four-hit ball to win for the sixth time in his last seven decisions, getting three runs of support in the first inning and cruising to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd nails 55-yard field goal

World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd nails 55-yard field goal

World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd stopped by Philadelphia Eagles practice Tuesday and nailed a 55-yard field goal.  

World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd stopped by Philadelphia Eagles practice Tuesday and nailed a 55-yard field goal.  

Doctors gave him 3 months to live; 8 months later, he throws first pitch at Rays game

Doctors gave him 3 months to live; 8 months later, he throws first pitch at Rays game

Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.

Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.

Harper's grand slam could be prelude to wild NL playoff race

Harper's grand slam could be prelude to wild NL playoff race

Bryce Harper's game-ending grand slam and sprint around the bases gave a jolt to the Philadelphia Phillies and could be the prelude to a fascinating National League playoff scramble.

Bryce Harper's game-ending grand slam and sprint around the bases gave a jolt to the Philadelphia Phillies and could be the prelude to a fascinating National League playoff scramble.

McCown already fitting in well with Eagles

McCown already fitting in well with Eagles

Josh McCown was talking to reporters when Alshon Jeffery stepped up on a chair, hit record on his phone and asked the newest Philadelphia Eagles quarterback a question.

Josh McCown was talking to reporters when Alshon Jeffery stepped up on a chair, hit record on his phone and asked the newest Philadelphia Eagles quarterback a question.

Hedges homers, has 4 hits to lead Padres past Phillies

Hedges homers, has 4 hits to lead Padres past Phillies

Austin Hedges had four hits, including a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, and Joey Lucchesi pitched six strong innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Austin Hedges had four hits, including a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, and Joey Lucchesi pitched six strong innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident

Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.

Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.

Phillies place Quinn on 10-day IL; Arrieta to have elbow surgery

Phillies place Quinn on 10-day IL; Arrieta to have elbow surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost pitchers Jake Arrieta and David Robertson for the rest of the season, and outfielder Roman Quinn was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost pitchers Jake Arrieta and David Robertson for the rest of the season, and outfielder Roman Quinn was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Padres cool off Phillies with 5-3 victory

Padres cool off Phillies with 5-3 victory

Dinelson Lamet and the San Diego Padres finally cooled off Philadelphia's lineup.

Dinelson Lamet and the San Diego Padres finally cooled off Philadelphia's lineup.

Jay-Z defends NFL partnership with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick

Jay-Z defends NFL partnership with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick

A day after Jay-Z announced that his Roc Nation company was partnering with the NFL, the rap icon explained that he still supports protesting, kneeling and NFL player Colin Kaepernick, but he's also interested in working with the league to make substantial changes.

A day after Jay-Z announced that his Roc Nation company was partnering with the NFL, the rap icon explained that he still supports protesting, kneeling and NFL player Colin Kaepernick, but he's also interested in working with the league to make substantial changes.

Harper homers in third straight game to lead Phillies to win

Harper homers in third straight game to lead Phillies to win

Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game, Roman Quinn and J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Philadelphia's resurgent offense remained red-hot in an 8-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game, Roman Quinn and J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Philadelphia's resurgent offense remained red-hot in an 8-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Harper hits grand slam in 9th, Phillies rally past Cubs 7-5

Harper hits grand slam in 9th, Phillies rally past Cubs 7-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bryce Harper blasted a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, capping a six-run rally that sent the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 Thursday night for a three-game sweep.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bryce Harper blasted a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, capping a six-run rally that sent the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 Thursday night for a three-game sweep.

Earnhardt Jr., family alive after plane crashes in Tennessee

Earnhardt Jr., family alive after plane crashes in Tennessee

Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was taken to the hospital after a plane he was on crashed Thursday at an airport in Tennessee.

Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was taken to the hospital after a plane he was on crashed Thursday at an airport in Tennessee.

Colin Kaepernick shares video celebrating 3-year anniversary of kneeling during anthem

Colin Kaepernick shares video celebrating 3-year anniversary of kneeling during anthem

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday shared a video on social media commemorating the three-year anniversary of when he first kneeled in protest during the national anthem at games.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday shared a video on social media commemorating the three-year anniversary of when he first kneeled in protest during the national anthem at games.