Phillies get switch-pitcher Venditte from Mariners
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Joey Curletta.
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Joey Curletta.
Eagles bring back QB Foles on 2-year deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have brought back a familiar face. Monday morning the team announced the signing of Quarterback Nick Foles to a two-year deal.
The Philadelphia Eagles have brought back a familiar face. Monday morning the team announced the signing of Quarterback Nick Foles to a two-year deal.
NCAA selects Villanova as No. 1 overall seed
The NCAA committee has revealed the tournament field of 68 and defending national champion Villanova is the No. 1 overall seed. That’s the school’s top seed for only the third time in its history.
The NCAA committee has revealed the tournament field of 68 and defending national champion Villanova is the No. 1 overall seed. That’s the school’s top seed for only the third time in its history.
Stafford's shot goes in off Flyers player in B's 2-1 win
Drew Stafford scored with 5.6 seconds left in the third period when his dump-in shot tipped off Philadelphia defenseman Brandon Manning's stick, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Flyers Saturday. Philadelphia may be sliding out of a chance at a playoff berth with its ninth loss in 14 games.
Drew Stafford scored with 5.6 seconds left in the third period when his dump-in shot tipped off Philadelphia defenseman Brandon Manning's stick, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Flyers Saturday. Philadelphia may be sliding out of a chance at a playoff berth with its ninth loss in 14 games.
Paul powers Clippers to 112-100 victory over 76ers
Chris Paul provided 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers outscored Philadelphia by 16 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 112-100 victory over the 76ers. DeAndre Jordan finished with 19 points and 20 rebounds, while Blake Griffin added 15 points and 10 boards in the Clippers' fourth win in five games.
Chris Paul provided 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers outscored Philadelphia by 16 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 112-100 victory over the 76ers. DeAndre Jordan finished with 19 points and 20 rebounds, while Blake Griffin added 15 points and 10 boards in the Clippers' fourth win in five games.
Eagles' Nolan Carroll reportedly leaving for Cowboys
A person with knowledge of the deals says the Dallas Cowboys are adding two more defensive players in free agency, and one is a Philadelphia Eagle: cornerback Nolan Carroll.
A person with knowledge of the deals says the Dallas Cowboys are adding two more defensive players in free agency, and one is a Philadelphia Eagle: cornerback Nolan Carroll.
Eagles release Connor Barwin, sign Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles released a player the team says “who epitomized what every team wants to find on the open market” when it released defensive end Connor Barwin.
The Philadelphia Eagles released a player the team says “who epitomized what every team wants to find on the open market” when it released defensive end Connor Barwin.
U-M basketball team plane slides off runway at Willow Run
The University of Michigan men's basketball team was involved in an accident Wednesday when their charter plane went off the runway.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team was involved in an accident Wednesday when their charter plane went off the runway.
Villanova's Josh Hart a force as top player of the year candidate
Villanova's Josh Hart attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington and became friends with President Barack Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Villanova's Josh Hart attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington and became friends with President Barack Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Gudas has goal, 2 assists in Flyers' 6-3 win over Sabres
Radko Gudas had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers continued their late-season playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Jordan Weal had a goal and assist and Claude Giroux scored to snap a 12-game goal drought and cap a three-goal second-period outburst. Matt Read also scored while Steve Mason stopped 31 shots. The Flyers improved to 3-0-1 in their past four and...
Radko Gudas had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers continued their late-season playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Jordan Weal had a goal and assist and Claude Giroux scored to snap a 12-game goal drought and cap a three-goal second-period outburst. Matt Read also scored while Steve Mason stopped 31 shots. The Flyers improved to 3-0-1 in their past four and...
76ers Embiid ruled out for remainder of season
The Philadelphia 76ers have announced Joel Embiid will not return to the hardwood this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have announced Joel Embiid will not return to the hardwood this season.
Simmonds scores 2 goals to lead Flyers past Avalanche 4-0
Wayne Simmonds scored a pair of first-period goals and Steve Mason made 32 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-0 whitewash of Colorado.
Wayne Simmonds scored a pair of first-period goals and Steve Mason made 32 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-0 whitewash of Colorado.
Phelps asks Congress to ensure anti-doping system is fair
Testifying before a congressional hearing on improving anti-doping measures, Michael Phelps has expressed frustration over seeing others cheat and says athletes need to believe the system works.
Testifying before a congressional hearing on improving anti-doping measures, Michael Phelps has expressed frustration over seeing others cheat and says athletes need to believe the system works.
#InFocus: Lockheed Martin competes in duct tape contest
The workers at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, New Jersey are competing for bragging rights and a golden duck trophy.
The workers at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, New Jersey are competing for bragging rights and a golden duck trophy.
O.J. Simpson free for good behavior? Reportedly very possible
A parole board is supposed to start hearing O.J. Simpson’s case for release for good behavior during the week of July 3.
A parole board is supposed to start hearing O.J. Simpson’s case for release for good behavior during the week of July 3.
Embiid out indefinitely with swelling and soreness in knee
Philadelphia 76ers' Center Joel Embiid is out indefinitely after the team says he has experienced swelling in his injured knee.
Philadelphia 76ers' Center Joel Embiid is out indefinitely after the team says he has experienced swelling in his injured knee.
Transgender wrestler reacts to UIL state win
A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"
A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"
Spring Training: Blue Jays' 2-run homer can't stop Phillies
Kendrys Morales homered and drove in two runs for Toronto, and Jose Bautista also had two hits on Sunday.
Kendrys Morales homered and drove in two runs for Toronto, and Jose Bautista also had two hits on Sunday.
Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 for his first victory in NASCAR's season-opener
Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 for his first victory in NASCAR's season-opener.
Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 for his first victory in NASCAR's season-opener.
Spring training: Phillies-Yankees split 2
At Clearwater on Sunday, Maikel Franco connected twice for Philadelphia, including an inside-the-park homer . Adam Morgan pitched two scoreless innings, and Brock Stassi hit a game-ending single.
At Clearwater on Sunday, Maikel Franco connected twice for Philadelphia, including an inside-the-park homer . Adam Morgan pitched two scoreless innings, and Brock Stassi hit a game-ending single.