Legal sports betting in Pennsylvania begins

Sugarhouse Casino is one of three PA casinos opening sports books Thursday. They are taking live bets on anything from hockey, to football, soccer and hoops. 

Reports: Carson Wentz has fracture in back

Carson Wentz has been diagnosed with a fractured vertebra after undergoing multiple tests on Thursday, according to reports.

Reports: Manny Diaz to be named new Temple football coach

University of Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz will be announced as the new Temple University head football coach on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Flyers name Flahr new assistant general manager

Brent Flahr was officially named Vice President & Assistant General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday morning.

Reports: Phillies to sign OF McCutchen to 3-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract.

Eagles lose to Dallas Cowboys 23-29 in overtime

Dak Prescott threw his third touchdown pass to Amari Cooper on the first possession of overtime, and the Dallas Cowboys took a big step toward the NFC East title with a 29-23 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Eagles look to stay afloat ahead of Cowboys matchup

Things to consider as the Cowboys go for a season sweep of the Eagles for the first time since 2012.

Temple's Geoff Collins leaving for Georgia Tech; Foley to coach bowl game

Temple University will be looking for a new football coach again this offseason after head coach Geoff Collins informed the team he would become the new Georgia Tech head coach.

Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP/FOX NEWS) -- Former Major League Baseball players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo have been killed in a car crash in Venezuela. MLB tweeted late Thursday the 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died. Both were playing for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan league.

Eagle Chris Long among 32 NFL Man of Year finalists

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is among the 32 nominees announced Thursday for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

Ashanti to sing national anthem at MLS All-Star game, replacing T-Pain

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that Grammy award winner Ashanti will perform the national anthem at the MLS All-Star game on August 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ashanti will replace two-time Grammy award winner and Atlanta United F.C. super fan, T-Pain, who was originally scheduled to perform but had to cancel due to the need for vocal rest, according to Major League...

Brother of Philadelphia Eagles player Barnett killed in hit-and-run

The brother of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett has been killed in a hit-and-run by a suspected drunk driver.

Epic teddy bear toss at hockey game breaks record

Fans at the Hershey Bears' hockey game in Hershey, Pennsylvania, helped the team break a world record with an epic teddy bear toss after the team beat their rival.

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday at a news conference.