Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlantaโs 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits such gestures.
Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'
Vice President Kamala Harris has decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, and said voters should make sure he โcanโt have that microphone again."
Days of preparation and one final warning. How Kamala Harris got ready for her big debate moment
Kamala Harris is trying to turn the presidential debate with Donald Trump into an ongoing source of momentum.
2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump's request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money case
A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trumpโs request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former presidentโs sentencing on track for after the November election.
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference against Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment saying that they lie beyond the stateโs jurisdiction.
Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the way
People began betting on which political party would win control of Congress in the November elections within minutes of a federal judgeโs ruling allowing the bets โ the only ones to be legally approved by a U.S. jurisdiction.
CBS' '60 Minutes' plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?
โ60 Minutesโ has scheduled its quadrennial interview special with presidential candidates, and it won't be on a Sunday night.
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say โthatโs like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.โ.
For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump said as much with their faces as they did with their words during Tuesdayโs debate.
Trump closing in on being able to sell his shares of Truth Social's parent company. But will he?
Donald Trump has more than last nightโs debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on his mind.
Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia
When President Joe Biden had given bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity โ a failure, even โ on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box.
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Phils' Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to a hyperextended left elbow.
Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute
Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America.
Some NFL fans defy host soccer club's preference by wearing green to Packers-Eagles game in Brazil
The host of the NFLโs first game in Brazil, soccer club Corinthians, is not keen on the green-dominated color schemes of its Friday night visitors, the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't win
Vince Youngโs infamous โDream Teamโ declaration of the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles came to mind when general manager Howie Roseman added another playmaker to a loaded offense.
Eagles acquire wide receiver Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Presidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal
Toyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as sheโs taken over the top of the partyโs ticket.
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tylerโs voice
Aerosmith says Steven Tylerโs voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour.
Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice
One is sparking speculation that heโll be the choice by forgoing a weekend of swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons.
Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers
Aaron Judgeโs bat worked just fine in a pinch for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm hit his second homer of the game for the New York Yankees when he borrowed Judgeโs bat for a late at-bat against the Phillies.
Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is taking to the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harrisโ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harrisโ running mate takes shape.
Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he was portrayed fairly in the HBO show โHard Knocks.โ.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from โa virulent wave of antisemitismโ that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
Jets' Haason Reddick doesn't report to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates as he seeks a new contract.
Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies
Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sรกnchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweep
Brandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory.
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston has been restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Paul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies' 7-4 loss to Marlins
Bryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly
New details from federal investigations into the crash of a gasoline delivery truck that destroyed an I-95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago says gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the tanker.
Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this monthโs Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Resetting the division races: Acuรฑa's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
The Atlanta Braves were already in a bit of a hole in the NL East before they got the type of news every team dreads.
Fueled by postseason failures, the Phillies are riding high with the best record in baseball
The Philadelphia Phillies are 37-14 and lead the NL East by six games over the Atlanta Braves as they prepare to open a six-game trip Friday in Colorado.
Disgruntled worker fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 at linen company near Philadelphia
Authorities near Philadelphia say a disgruntled employee opened fire at a linen company on Wednesday, killing two coworkers and injuring three others.
Family of Black teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exoneration
The family of a Black teenager wrongly convicted and executed in Pennsylvania in 1931 is suing the county that prosecuted him.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University in Philadelphia over the weekend, prompting a lockdown of school buildings, a day after authorities thwarted an attempted occupation of a school building at the neighboring University of Pennsylvania campus.
Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arena
The Philadelphia 76ers tried to keep New York Knicks fans out of Wells Fargo Center for Game 6 of their NBA playoff series.
Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for
Itโs never fun to be scammed, but if youโre a small business owner then falling for a scam can have long-lasting effects on a business, damaging client relationships and profit.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops.
Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5
Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-5.
Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings against White Sox
Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings in Saturdayโs game against the Chicago White Sox, and the Phillies lead 7-0.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's presidential and state primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters next week in Pennsylvaniaโs presidential primaries.
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
Miami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heatโs play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night.
Prominent New York church, sued for gender bias, moves forward with male pastor candidate
A search committee previously sued for gender discrimination over its hiring process has announced its pick for the next senior pastor of a prominent New York City congregation.
Lawsuit settled: 2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Philadelphia
Officials say two major U.S. manufacturers of gun parts have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary
An Australian court has rejected a case brought by five women seeking compensation from Qatar Airways over invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Dohaโs airport in 2020.
3 shot and 5 in custody after gunfire disrupts Philadelphia Eid event, police say
A joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan devolved into panic Wednesday in Philadelphia after rival groups exchanged gunfire, leaving at least three people injured.
US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage
An unusual East Coast earthquake has shaken millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England.
Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105
Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless again
Spencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It's finally changing
A racially biased test delayed Black patients from getting a kidney transplant and now more than 14,000 are part of a move to make amends.
Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies
Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Bravesโ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25 billion
Home Depot is buying SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion.
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippersโ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning.
'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a โgood likelihoodโ that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason.
Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season
After the Dodgers and Padres soft-launched the 2024 MLB season with a two-game series in South Korea last week, the rest of the league was scheduled to start play Thursday.
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
Federal meteorologists predict that the United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes.
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery
Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are โhappy with the progressโ the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday.
US consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to ease further
Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price increases will keep slowing.
Alexander's fadeaway with 0.2 seconds left lifts No. 10 Creighton over Villanova 69-67
Trey Alexander hit a fadeaway jumper with 0.2 seconds left and finished with 17 points to give No. 10 Creighton a 69-67 win over Villanova on Saturday.
Temple, Loyola (Md.) men's basketball programs disclose gambling-related investigations
Temple University will review reports that show at least one game involving its menโs basketball team has been flagged by gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity for unusual betting activity.
Transit crime is back as a top concern in some US cities, and political leaders have taken notice
Fear of crime on subways and buses is back as a top concern in some big U.S. cities, and so are efforts aimed at persuading the public that officials are taking the issue seriously.
Acuรฑa expects to be ready for opening day after NL MVP's knee exam turns up no major issues
National League MVP Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. is expected to be ready for opening day with the Atlanta Braves after a more thorough examination of his sore right knee found no serious issues.
Philadelphia LGBTQ leaders arrested in traffic stop the mayor calls 'concerning'
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's very concerned by the arrest of two of the city's top LGBTQ leaders during a highway stop.
Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Riversโ return to Philadelphia.
Home Depot's strong fourth quarter overshadowed by weakening sales and expectations for 2024
Home Depotโs sales continued to weaken in its fiscal fourth quarter, as the countryโs largest home improvement retailer deals with Americans who remain concerned about high mortgage rates and inflation.
Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
A new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: Heโll be an All-Star starter for the first time.