Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb
Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.
World Cup: American World Cup dream begun in Medford as N.J. native set to play with U.S. team
Medford native Brenden Aaronson is playing for the United States National team on the biggest world stage there is, the FIFA World Cup.
LSU's Olivia Dunne ends NIL drama once and for all: 'Only taking steps forward'
Dunne is preparing for the 2023 LSU season.
Jalen Hurts' late TD run gives Eagles 17-16 win over Colts
Jalen Hurts ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:20 remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles rallied past the Indianapolis Colts 17-16. Coming off their first loss of the season, the Eagles trailed 13-3 in the fourth quarter.
Caufield scores late, Canadiens beat Flyers 5-4 in SO
Cole Caufield scored with 1.9 seconds left to force overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a shootout Saturday night.
Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare and won their third straight game, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
76ers Tyrese Maxey out weeks with broken left foot
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least two weeks after breaking his left foot Friday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo flings ladder, argues with worker after loss
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo argued with an arena worker and flung a ladder away from a basket after a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102
Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102.
Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
David Krejci scores twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Flyers 4-1
David Krejci scored twice in the third period and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night
Eagles try to rebound as Sirianni faces familiar foe in Indy
Much has changed since Nick Sirianni left Indy for Philadelphia after the 2020 season. He helped the Eagles sneak into last year's playoffs and has them atop the NFC with an 8-1 mark this year.
Paxten Aaronson joins Frankfurt from Philadelphia Union
Eintracht Frankfurt signed promising attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson, the younger brother of United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson, from MLS team Philadelphia Union on Thursday.
WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
Aaron Rodgers, NFL players urge league to replace turf with grass
The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association called on six venues to change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates.
Eagles sign veteran DTs Joseph, Suh; place TE Goedert on IR
The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Wednesday and signed veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph. According to reports, the Eagles have also agreed to a terms on a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Local soccer club hopes to inspire next generation of soccer fans with after school program
As anticipation builds for the start of the FIFA World Cup, a local soccer club is offering an after school program to teach kids the most popular game in the world.
Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?
It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.
Sunisa Lee ending college gymnastics career to train for Paris Olympics
Sunisa Lee is ending her collegiate gymnastics career so she can train for the Paris Olympics.
USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns
Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.