92-year-old woman breaks 400 meters track record
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
Ruiz returns as Mariners rally past Phillies 10-9
Taylor Motter had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, Ben Gamel had four hits and the Seattle Mariners overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-9 Tuesday night. Michael Saunders, Tommy Joseph and Aaron Altherr also homered for the Phillies, who led 4-0 in the third, fell behind 5-4, then led 9-5 in the sixth.
Taylor Motter had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, Ben Gamel had four hits and the Seattle Mariners overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-9 Tuesday night. Michael Saunders, Tommy Joseph and Aaron Altherr also homered for the Phillies, who led 4-0 in the third, fell behind 5-4, then led 9-5 in the sixth.
Braves release former Phillies' MVP Ryan Howard from minor league deal
Ryan Howard might have taken his last swings after Atlanta released the 37-year-old from his contract at Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves signed Howard shortly after the season began, hoping he might boost their bench. But the first baseman hit just .184 with one homer and five RBIs. Howard was the 2006 NL MVP, helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series and has 382 career home runs.
Ryan Howard might have taken his last swings after Atlanta released the 37-year-old from his contract at Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves signed Howard shortly after the season began, hoping he might boost their bench. But the first baseman hit just .184 with one homer and five RBIs. Howard was the 2006 NL MVP, helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series and has 382 career home runs.
Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
Eagles' Torrey Smith pays adoption fees for 46 animals at shelter
One of the newest members of the Philadelphia Eagles made quite an impact off the field, when he paid for the adoption fees of 46 animals at a Baltimore animal rescue.
One of the newest members of the Philadelphia Eagles made quite an impact off the field, when he paid for the adoption fees of 46 animals at a Baltimore animal rescue.
Broad Street Run winners' names, stats are in
This year’s Broad Street Run is underway -- it’s the 38th annual -- and the largest 10 mile race in the United States.
This year’s Broad Street Run is underway -- it’s the 38th annual -- and the largest 10 mile race in the United States.
Mets suspend Harvey for violating team rules
The New York Mets scratched Matt Harvey for his scheduled start Sunday against the Miami Marlins and suspended the right-hander three days for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
The New York Mets scratched Matt Harvey for his scheduled start Sunday against the Miami Marlins and suspended the right-hander three days for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
Zimmerman homers, leads hot Nationals past Phillies 6-2
Washington won its fourth in row as Ryan Zimmerman slammed his National League-leading 13th home run and collected three RBIs to lead the Nationals past the Phillies, 6-2. A.J. Cole was a winner in his first start of the season, allowing a run over six innings to help the Nats improve to a major league-best 21-9.
Washington won its fourth in row as Ryan Zimmerman slammed his National League-leading 13th home run and collected three RBIs to lead the Nationals past the Phillies, 6-2. A.J. Cole was a winner in his first start of the season, allowing a run over six innings to help the Nats improve to a major league-best 21-9.
Strasburg hit 2nd career homer as Nationals beat Phils 4-2
The Nationals were 4-2 winners at Philadelphia behind Stephen Strasburg, who smacked a solo homer and scattered five hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings. Ryan Zimmerman, and Anthony Rendon also homered as Washington improved to a major league-best 20-9.
The Nationals were 4-2 winners at Philadelphia behind Stephen Strasburg, who smacked a solo homer and scattered five hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings. Ryan Zimmerman, and Anthony Rendon also homered as Washington improved to a major league-best 20-9.
9-2 favorite Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby in the slop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 3/4 lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez their second victories in the race but their first together.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 3/4 lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez their second victories in the race but their first together.
Sean Brace talks NBA Draft
Sean Brace talks NBA Draft
Sean Brace talks NBA Draft
Local teacher gets special surprise from the Phillies
A local teacher got a special surprise thanks to her students and Phillies.
A local teacher got a special surprise thanks to her students and Phillies.
Contreras, Szczur lead Cubs comeback over Phillies, 5-4
Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, Wednesday night. Maikel Franco got Philadelphia within one with an RBI single in the eighth, but the Cubs bullpen closed the door.
Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, Wednesday night. Maikel Franco got Philadelphia within one with an RBI single in the eighth, but the Cubs bullpen closed the door.
Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy adopts last dog from northern Michigan shelter
A dog who was found dumped in the cold, limping, and near blind a few months ago was the last animal remaining at an animal shelter in Northern Michigan following a 'clean out the shelter' event. The dog was adopted this week and his new home is with Stan Van Gundy.
A dog who was found dumped in the cold, limping, and near blind a few months ago was the last animal remaining at an animal shelter in Northern Michigan following a 'clean out the shelter' event. The dog was adopted this week and his new home is with Stan Van Gundy.
Former 76er Doug Overton charged with indecent exposure
Former Sixers player and Lincoln University head basketball coach Doug Overton is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself on a public trail, over the weekend.
Former Sixers player and Lincoln University head basketball coach Doug Overton is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself on a public trail, over the weekend.
Boston sports: Perceptions of racism to overcome
When Red Sox fans hurled peanuts and the N-word toward Orioles outfielder Adam Jones in Fenway Park, it was a reminder of the Boston's racial legacy -- particularly around its sports teams.
When Red Sox fans hurled peanuts and the N-word toward Orioles outfielder Adam Jones in Fenway Park, it was a reminder of the Boston's racial legacy -- particularly around its sports teams.
Baez, Schwarber power the Cubs past Phillies 8-3
Javier Baez came within a double of the cycle with four hits and three RBIs, Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, Tuesday night. Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings.
Javier Baez came within a double of the cycle with four hits and three RBIs, Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, Tuesday night. Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings.
Joseph, Phillies strike early and rout Cubs 10-2
Tommy Joseph hit an early three-run homer, Aaron Altherr had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Monday night.
Tommy Joseph hit an early three-run homer, Aaron Altherr had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Monday night.
Will take time to clean up, return to normal after successful NFL Draft
Philadelphia spent three days in its glory. The eyes of the world were on us Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the NFL Draft and also the NFL Draft Experience – that free football festival held along the half-mile stretch of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia spent three days in its glory. The eyes of the world were on us Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the NFL Draft and also the NFL Draft Experience – that free football festival held along the half-mile stretch of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Toles leads Dodgers past Phillies, 5-3, for sweep
Andrew Toles smacked a three-run homer and the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep by topping the Phillies, 5-3 in Los Angeles. Chris Taylor also went deep to help Hyun-Jin Ryu get his first win since an 0-4 start.
Andrew Toles smacked a three-run homer and the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep by topping the Phillies, 5-3 in Los Angeles. Chris Taylor also went deep to help Hyun-Jin Ryu get his first win since an 0-4 start.