Eagles have tough task trying to repeat in NFC East and NFL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Before they try to become the ninth team to repeat as Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles will try to accomplish another tough task.

French Open says 'Non!' to Serena's black catsuit

Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open.

Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for 3 games for mishandling domestic abuse case

Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.

Vigil held for suspect shot, killed by police officer in Tacony
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There were cries for justice, balloons and hugs at the corner of Hegerman Street?and Princeton Avenue in Tacony Wednesday night as hundreds came to?remember 36-year-old Jeffrey Dennis.

Carson Wentz's status for Week 1 remains uncertain

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carson Wentz expects to participate in 11-on-11 drills next week, but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready for the season opener.

Pederson: Foles to play Thursday following shoulder injury

The Philadelphia Eagles will be getting back one of their injured quarterbacks this week in their third preseason game.

Eagles activate Brandon Graham from PUP list

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting back one of the heroes of Super Bowl LII just in time for the start of the regular season.

IndyCar driver Wickens taken to hospital after scary crash

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- IndyCar driver Robert Wickens has been admitted to a hospital in nearby Allentown with what the series called "orthopedic injuries" sustained in a violent wreck early in the race Sunday.

Athletes take notice as Tampa 7-year-old takes Instagram by storm

A seven-year-old in Tampa has become a viral star, but his star was rising long before celebrities and sports channels took notice. 

Eagles fan, local artist troll Patriots with epic billboard

Walking through the streets of Philadelphia, you may have a hard time forgetting that the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

Eagles' Zach Ertz, Rep. Brady help Kensington football team after vandalism

The Philadelphia community — including a member of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles — is rallying behind a Kensington football team after a majority of its equipment was stolen or vandalized this summer.

Bills' McCoy sued by ex-girlfriend following home invasion

LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend is suing the Buffalo Bills running back for failing to protect her after she was bloodied, beaten and had $133,000 worth of jewelry stolen during a home invasion last month.

Former WWE star Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dies at 63

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, who joined with brother-in-law Bret Hart to form one of the top tag teams in the 1980s with the WWE, has died. He was 63.

McNair lawyer calls for Maryland coach DJ Durkin to be fired

The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland football player who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins coach DJ Durkin to be fired, citing the abusive culture of the program and the team's failure to properly react after offensive lineman Jordan McNair fell ill on the practice field.

Maryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigation

Maryland placed head coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave on Saturday while the school scrutinizes allegations of poor behavior by the football staff, apparent misdeeds that came to light following the death of a player on the practice field.

Bar refuses to buy NFL package due to player protests

The issue of NFL national anthem protests has stirred up debate from coast to coast. And now, a Brooksville restaurant owner is taking a stand on kneeling. 

NASCAR chairman arrested for DWI, oxycodone possession

NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.