Mets' Rhame suspended 2 games for pitches near Hoskins' head

New York Mets right-hander Jacob Rhame has been suspended for two games for sailing two fastballs over the head of Rhys Hoskins during a tense series with the Phillies.

Eagles resign defensive tackle Tim Jernigan

The Philadelphia Eagles have resigned defensive tackle Tim Jernigan to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Jimmy Butler thanks 76ers staff with epic Easter egg hunt

While the Philadelphia 76ers rest up for their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup with the Toronto Raptors, one of the team's stars is giving back to the team’s staff.

Hoskins taunts Rhame after near-beanings, Phils top Mets 6-0

Rhys Hoskins homered off reliever Jacob Rhame and taunted him with a slow jog around the bases a night after Rhame buzzed him with two fastballs, and the struggling Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-0 on Wednesday.

Wheeler homers, strikes out 11 as Mets rout Phillies 9-0

Zack Wheeler hit his first major league home run and struck out 11 in seven sharp innings as the New York Mets handed the Philadelphia Phillies their fifth loss in six games, 9-0 on Tuesday night.

MLB looks at Harper's ejection; no decision on discipline

Major League Baseball is reviewing Bryce Harper's rant at an umpire, trying to determine whether the Philadelphia Phillies star should be disciplined.

Simmons, Embiid usher 76ers past Nets and into 2nd round

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 122-100—advancing them to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bryce Harper ejected, bolts from dugout to confront plate umpire

Bryce Harper bolted from the dugout to angrily confront the plate umpire after being ejected Monday night, and it took three members of the Philadelphia Phillies to hold back the enraged slugger.

Rodgers: Playoffs are expectation for Wentz regardless of McNabb's comments

The NFL Draft is coming up on Thursday, and while I don’t think that the Eagles will be picking up a quarterback, one former Eagle thinks they should consider it.

Kings coach Luke Walton sued for sexual assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) - New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.

Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr., dies at 65

Brenda Jackson, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 65.

Flyers remove Kate Smith statue amid racism allegations

The Philadelphia Flyers removed a statue of late singer Kate Smith outside NHL team's arena Sunday, two days after covering it amid allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular recording of "God Bless America."

Gray, Rockies beat Phillies 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games

Jon Gray pitched six scoreless innings, Tony Wolters had a two-run double and the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.

Amid plunking debate, MLB's marketing is all-in on bat flips

Baseball is stuck in an ongoing debate regarding on-field decorum, and MLB's marketing department is leaving no doubt where it stands.

Phillies get HRs from Harper, McCutchen to beat Rockies 8-5

Phil Gosselin grew up winning imaginary games for the Philadelphia Phillies. When his chance came as a major leaguer, the hometown kid came through.

Embiid returns, leads 76ers past Nets 112-108 for 3-1 lead

Joel Embiid had 31 points and 16 rebounds, and passed to Mike Scott for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-108 on Saturday to take a 3-1 series lead.