Lakeview hospital experiences baby boom 9 months after Cubs' World Series win
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
Scaramucci criticized for quoting Paterno about honor
President Donald Trump's new communications director is getting sacked on social media for quoting Joe Paterno while making a point about honor and dignity.
President Donald Trump's new communications director is getting sacked on social media for quoting Joe Paterno while making a point about honor and dignity.
Rupp, Nola help Phillies blank Astros 9-0
Cameron Rupp blasted a pair of two-run homers and Maikel Franco added a two-run blast as the Phillies ripped the Astros, 9-0. Aaron Nola was reached for just four hits while striking out 10 over six shutout innings. It was Houston's third shutout loss of the season and the first in 68 games for the AL West leaders since May 20.
Cameron Rupp blasted a pair of two-run homers and Maikel Franco added a two-run blast as the Phillies ripped the Astros, 9-0. Aaron Nola was reached for just four hits while striking out 10 over six shutout innings. It was Houston's third shutout loss of the season and the first in 68 games for the AL West leaders since May 20.
Daughter starts petition for Philadelphia street named for Joe Frazier
The daughter of Joe "Smokin' Joe" Frazier has started a petition calling for a Philadelphia boulevard to be named after the Hall of Fame boxer.
The daughter of Joe "Smokin' Joe" Frazier has started a petition calling for a Philadelphia boulevard to be named after the Hall of Fame boxer.
Fisher, Morton lead Astros past Phillies 5-0
Derek Fisher drove in two runs just hours after arriving in Philadelphia and Charlie Morton (8-4) gave up three hits in seven innings and struck out nine.
Derek Fisher drove in two runs just hours after arriving in Philadelphia and Charlie Morton (8-4) gave up three hits in seven innings and struck out nine.
Altuve 4 hits again, Astros rout Phillies 13-4
Jose Altuve had two doubles and two singles, stretched his sizzling hitting streak to 16 games and helped the Houston Astros rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4.
Jose Altuve had two doubles and two singles, stretched his sizzling hitting streak to 16 games and helped the Houston Astros rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4.
926-pound Mako caught in New Jersey
BRIELLE, N.J. (AP) -- A fishing crew in New Jersey has reeled in a 926-pound Mako shark and environmental officials say it's the biggest shark catch in the state's history.
BRIELLE, N.J. (AP) -- A fishing crew in New Jersey has reeled in a 926-pound Mako shark and environmental officials say it's the biggest shark catch in the state's history.
Temple grad, 25, wins World Series of Poker, $8.1M
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A New Jersey man with a degree in accounting is this year's World Series of Poker champion.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A New Jersey man with a degree in accounting is this year's World Series of Poker champion.
Sean Brace weighs in on the Sixers
Sean Brace weighs in on the Sixers
Sean Brace weighs in on the Sixers
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
Former Sixer Doug Overton pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Sixers player and Lincoln University head basketball coach Doug Overton has plead guilty to allegedly exposing himself on a public trail back in May.
Former Sixers player and Lincoln University head basketball coach Doug Overton has plead guilty to allegedly exposing himself on a public trail back in May.
Franco hits tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Phillies over Marlins
Maikel Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. National League home run leader Giancarlo Stanton hit his 29th for the Marlins, who have lost four of five. Cameron Perkins drove in two runs for the Phillies and Pat Neshek (3-2) pitched a scoreless seventh for the victory.
Maikel Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. National League home run leader Giancarlo Stanton hit his 29th for the Marlins, who have lost four of five. Cameron Perkins drove in two runs for the Phillies and Pat Neshek (3-2) pitched a scoreless seventh for the victory.
101-year-old runner sets age group record
A 101-year-old runner from Louisiana who took up sprinting a year ago set a senior woman's record in the 100-yard dash for her age group last weekend.
A 101-year-old runner from Louisiana who took up sprinting a year ago set a senior woman's record in the 100-yard dash for her age group last weekend.
Cowboys WR Whitehead says his dog is being held for ransom
Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead is pleading for the public’s help in finding his puppy that he says was stolen from his home.
Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead is pleading for the public’s help in finding his puppy that he says was stolen from his home.
Nick Williams' 1st career slam lifts Phils over Brewers 5-2
Rookie Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam -- on lefty reliever Tyler Webb's first pitch since he was acquired Thursday from the Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper. Williams homered off Webb last month in the minors.
Rookie Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam -- on lefty reliever Tyler Webb's first pitch since he was acquired Thursday from the Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper. Williams homered off Webb last month in the minors.
Son of former Braves player leaves hospital after 7 surgeries, 21 days
The son of former Atlanta Braves player Keith Lockhart continues to recover in the hospital after getting hit by a baseball during a tournament in South Carolina last month.
The son of former Atlanta Braves player Keith Lockhart continues to recover in the hospital after getting hit by a baseball during a tournament in South Carolina last month.
Sixers' Fultz to return after lateral ankle sprain
The Sixers report guard Markelle Fultz was evaluated following an injury to his left ankle that he suffered Saurday night during a Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors.
The Sixers report guard Markelle Fultz was evaluated following an injury to his left ankle that he suffered Saurday night during a Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors.
Hedges, Chacin lead Padres past Phillies 2-1
Austin Hedges drove in the winning run for San Diego for the second straight game, and Jhoulys Chacin pitched 6 1/3 strong innings. The Padres have won five of six. The Phillies lost five straight and seven of nine.
Austin Hedges drove in the winning run for San Diego for the second straight game, and Jhoulys Chacin pitched 6 1/3 strong innings. The Padres have won five of six. The Phillies lost five straight and seven of nine.
Sean Brace weighs in
Sean Brace weighs in
Sean Brace weighs in
Cole's pitching, hitting lead Pirates past Phillies, 5-2
Gerrit Cole pitched well in the Pirates' 5-2 win at Philadelphia, holding the Phillies to two runs while fanning eight over six innings. Cole and the Pittsburgh bullpen blanked the Phils following Maikel Franco's two-run blast in the first inning. Cole also delivered a tiebreaking, two-run single to cap the Bucs' four-run fourth.
Gerrit Cole pitched well in the Pirates' 5-2 win at Philadelphia, holding the Phillies to two runs while fanning eight over six innings. Cole and the Pittsburgh bullpen blanked the Phils following Maikel Franco's two-run blast in the first inning. Cole also delivered a tiebreaking, two-run single to cap the Bucs' four-run fourth.