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.

Eagles have luxury of drafting talent over need

Adding proven veterans in trades and free agency has allowed the Philadelphia Eagles to stick to their philosophy of selecting talent over need in the NFL draft.

Embiid listed as doubtful for 76ers' Game 4 vs Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers are listing Joel Embiid as doubtful for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.

Blackmon's 2-run HR in 12th lifts Rockies past Phillies 4-3

Charlie Blackmon hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 12th inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Friday night in a game that saw two Phillies players leave early due to injuries.

Flyers ban Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' amid claims of singer's racist past

The Philadelphia Flyers have banned Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" from the Wells Fargo Center and will cover the statue of the famous singer outside the stadium following accusations of racism, the team announced.

Simmons scores 31 points, 76ers beat Nets

Ben Simmons scored a career playoff-high 31 points, Tobias Harris added 29 points and 16 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers shook off the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-115 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Flyers turn to winner Alain Vigneault to snap championship drought

The Tampa Bay Lightning team that just flamed out in the first round of the playoffs is dotted with former New York Rangers who played in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final.

Arrieta pitches into 9th, Philadelphia Phillies hold off New York Mets 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jake Arrieta pitched neatly into the ninth inning, Scott Kingery and Cesar Hernandez hit solo homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 3-2 Wednesday.

Philadelphia to host 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Major League Baseball's 2026 All-Star Game will be held in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Rodgers: Phillies bringing the excitement back to the ballpark

The MLB All-Star Game wanting to come here to Philly in 2026 makes sense. It's the 250th birthday of America, but I also think it's a needed event for the Phillies, I had the chance to talk to Phillies great Jimmy Rollins Tuesday and he brought up a great point.

Kingery, Realmuto pace Philadelphia Phillies in 14-3 win over New York Mets

Scott Kingery and J.T. Realmuto each had three hits and five RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies cruise to a 14-3 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Gambler who won $1.2M off Tiger Woods' Masters win said he'd been in deep debt recently

The gambler who placed an $85,000 wager on Tiger Woods winning the Masters — ultimately winning $1.2 million — says he was tens of thousands of dollars in debt as recently as four months ago.

Alain Vigneault named Flyers head coach

The Philadelphia Flyers have appointed a new head coach, the team announced Monday afternoon.