Don Baylor, ex-baseball star, dead at 68

Baseball great Don Baylor, the 1979 American League Most Valuable Player, who played for six teams and later managed two, died Monday morning after a long battle with multiple myeloma, The Austin-American Statesman reported. He was 68.

Rupp's 2-run double rallies Phillies past Rockies, 3-2

Cameron Rupp hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Sunday. Rupp, who had been thrown out at home an inning earlier, drove the first pitch he saw from closer Greg Holland into the gap in left-center field, scoring Maikel Franco and Hyun Soo Kim.

Usain Bolt: Not fastest man alive this weekend

Geoffrey Kirui gave Kenya a record fifth men's marathon title at the world championships on Sunday, winning a seesaw race with Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia that finished on London's famed Tower Bridge. Usain Bolt earned bronze.

Gray's pitching leads Rockies past Phillies 8-5

The Rockies outscored the Phillies, 8-5 behind Pat Valaika's two-run homer and three RBIs. Colorado got a nice performance from Jon Gray, who was reached for only one run and six hits over six innings. Gerardo Parra had three hits and delivered a two-run single that sparked a five-run first.  

Ben Simmons meets local boy with cerebral palsy

A 12-year-old from Prospect Park has been through a whole lot. He has a wish as he recovers from a big operation at children hospital. He's hoping to meet his favorite basketball player.. His ido

Angels back Ramirez with big 3rd inning, beat Phillies 7-0

Mike Trout, C.J. Cron and Kaleb Cowart all homered while the Angels exploded for seven runs in the third inning of a 7-0 rout of the Phillies. JC Ramirez allowed six hits over a career-high eight innings of the Angels' fourth win in five games. An error by second baseman Cesar Hernandez led to five unearned runs.

Pete Rose won't participate in Phillies Alumni weekend

In the wake of recent allegations against former Philadelphia Phillie Pete Rose, Rose and the organization have announced he will not participate in the Phillies Alumni Weekend events later this month.

Pujols' 608th homer, 5 RBIs power Angels past Phils, 7-1

Albert Pujols slammed his 600th career home run and drove in five to lead the Angels' 7-1 romp over the Phillies. Ricky Nolasco worked six innings and combined with three relievers to blank the Phillies following an RBI single by Tommy Joseph in the top of the first. Aaron Nola took a 1-0 lead into the sixth before faltering.

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian dies at 94

Ara Parseghian, who won two national championships in 11 seasons as Notre Dame coach, has died at 94.

Woman says she had teen sexual relationship with Pete Rose

A woman said she had a sexual relationship with Pete Rose in the 1970s, starting when she was 14 or 15 years old, according to her sworn testimony submitted to a court Monday.

Phillies beat Braves 7-6 win, finish 4-game sweep

Homers by Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco powered the Phillies to their fifth consecutive win, 7-6 over the Braves. Nick Pivetta held the Braves to a run and three hits over six innings to help Philadelphia complete its first four-game sweep since July 2014 at Milwaukee. Atlanta is 0-7 at Philadelphia this year.

LA reaches deal to host 2028 Summer Olympic Games

Los Angeles has reached a deal with international Olympic leaders to host the 2028 Summer Games.

Steve Bartman to receive Cubs World Series ring

The Chicago Cubs announced today that they are gifting an official 2016 World Series Championship ring to Steve Bartman – the infamous fan who flubbed a foul ball during the 2003 NLCS series.

Galvis' single in 9th lifts Phillies to 2-1 win over Braves

Freddy Galvis hit a bases-loaded RBI single to right field in the ninth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a walk-off victory for the second straight day, 2-1 over the Atlanta Braves. He lifted the Phillies to their fourth straight victory and eighth in the last 11.

1st free Eagles Training Camp has specials for vets

The first free Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp kicks off Sunday morning with Military Appreciation Day.

Extra innings worth it: Kelly's single in 11th lifts Phillies past Braves

Ty Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves. Odubel Herrera hit a tying home run with one out in the ninth off Braves closer Jim Johnson, who blew his eighth save.  

Bridge back open after Irish Pub Tour de Shore

The Ben Franklin Bridge is back open after Sunday morning’s Irish Pub Tour de Shore that raises money for the charity.

Phillies' Darren Daulton struggling with brain cancer

The Phillies have confirmed longtime catcher Darren Daulton is struggling in his battle with brain cancer.