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winnipegfreepress.comsports3 hrs ago
Detroit Tigers rookie returns to Citizens Bank Park as All-Star
Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old shortstop and third baseman, will play for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star Game at the Philadelphia stadium where he once attended games as a fan. The Media, Pennsylvania native has hit .283 with eight home runs in 93 games this season.
espn.comsports3 hrs ago
Bryce Harper Says He Did Not Consent to FanDuel Using His Cameo Video as VIP Reward
Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper stated he did not know or consent to FanDuel using a personalized video as a VIP reward. The video was given to a customer who later sued the company over gambling losses.
nypost.comworld4 hrs ago
Storms Delay Over 2,600 Flights Nationwide
Severe thunderstorms in Georgia grounded flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and caused more than 2,600 delays and 156 cancellations across the United States on Sunday. Disruptions spread to other major airports including JFK, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver,…
sports20 hrs ago
T-Mobile Home Run Derby Set for Monday at Citizens Bank Park
Eight players will compete Monday at 8 p.m. ET under a new swing-based format. The winner receives a $1 million prize at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Microbursts Hit Philadelphia Area With 60-70 MPH Winds Causing Damage
A series of microbursts struck Philadelphia and surrounding counties on July 11, downing trees and power lines while damaging buildings. Officials confirmed straight-line winds as the cause and declared a disaster emergency.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle selected for 2026 All-Star Game
Kevin McGonigle, the 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie from the Philadelphia area, will represent the American League at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. ESPN reported his selection and his comments on returning to Citizens Bank Park.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports1 day ago
LeBron James Leaves Lakers as Free Agent, Opening Roster Moves for Multiple Teams
LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers has left several teams waiting to fill roster spots. ESPN reported that Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Miami, Minnesota and Philadelphia each have at least two openings. The Nuggets and Warriors together have eight roster spot…
espn.comfinance1 day ago
Phillies Draft Jaxon Jelkin After Losing Ranger Suarez to Red Sox
The Philadelphia Phillies used a compensatory fourth-round selection to draft University of Kentucky right-hander Jaxon Jelkin on July 11, 2026. The move followed the departure of left-hander Ranger Suarez to the Boston Red Sox on a five-year, $130 million contract.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Phillies End Tigers’ Six-Game Winning Streak with 4-2 Victory
Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs over seven innings to rebound from a poor start. The victory improved Philadelphia to 53-43.
sports1 day agoUpdated
Brewers Scratch Jacob Misiorowski from Start and All-Star Game Due to Arm Fatigue
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from his scheduled Sunday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of arm fatigue. He will also miss the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
bleedingcool.comworld2 days ago
Star Wars Exhibition to Premiere in Philadelphia in 2027
The 18,000-square-foot show opens Feb. 13 at the Franklin Institute and runs through Sept. 6 before a five-year North American tour. It features more than 70 artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Juan Soto Selected as 2026 All-Star Starter After Declining Home Run Derby
Mets outfielder Juan Soto opted against competing in the event at Citizens Bank Park after initially considering it. He will attend the All-Star festivities in Philadelphia as a starter instead.
sports2 days ago
Zack Wheeler Declines MLB’s Last-Minute All-Star Invitation
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler rejected MLB's belated offer to join the July 14 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. He cited feeling disrespected after an initial roster omission despite a 9-1 record and 2.28 ERA. Six other Phillies players will participate.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami named to Home Run Derby field
The Philadelphia Phillies slugger and Chicago White Sox rookie were added Friday, completing the eight-player lineup for the event scheduled Monday night at Citizens Bank Park.
chicago.suntimes.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Chicago White Sox Select UCLA Shortstop Roch Cholowsky First Overall in 2026 MLB Draft
The Chicago White Sox took UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the 2026 MLB amateur draft on Saturday in Philadelphia. Cholowsky posted a 1.088 OPS with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs as a junior. The White Sox earned the selection after a 102-loss season and winning t…
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tvinsider.comsports3 days ago
World Cup Matches Played in Record Heat as Organizers Adjust Schedules
A France versus Paraguay match occurred in 38C evening temperatures in Philadelphia. The Norway versus England semifinal is scheduled in Miami where the feels-like temperature may reach 43C.
news.google.comsports3 days ago
2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday in Philadelphia with first four rounds
The 20-round event begins at 1 p.m. ET on July 11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Rounds 1-4 occur Saturday and rounds 5-20 start at 11:30 a.m. ET the next day.
moneycontrol.comtechnology3 days ago
Semiconductor Index Posts 15 Days of 3% Moves in 30 Trading Days While Up Over 80% Year-to-Date
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index posted extreme volatility through Thursday while remaining above its 200-day moving average. SK Hynix shares are scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday as the company seeks nearly $30 billion in new capital.
news.google.comsports3 days agoUpdated
Bryce Harper to compete in Home Run Derby at All-Star Game
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will participate in Monday's Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. He joins five other players announced for the event.
sports3 days agoUpdated
LeBron James Receives Voice Memos from Interested NBA Teams but Holds No In-Person Meetings
Teams seeking to sign LeBron James in free agency are submitting voice memos to his agent. Philadelphia 76ers executive Bob Myers used a podcast appearance to deliver one such pitch.
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abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
President Trump praises Philadelphia-area gas station for cutting price to $3.47
President Trump praised a Philadelphia-area retailer for lowering its gasoline price to $3.47 per gallon. The price is about 50 cents below the state average.
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theconversation.comsports3 days ago
MLB Owners Propose Removing High School Players From Draft in CBA Talks
Major League Baseball is weighing a proposal to remove high school players from its draft during collective bargaining talks with the players union. Philadelphia Phillies amateur scouting director Brian Barber voiced opposition to the idea. The change remains under discussion and…
espn.comsports4 days ago
Cardinals outfielder to compete in Home Run Derby
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia. The 24-year-old first-time All-Star joins four other confirmed participants.
news.google.comsports4 days ago
Four players commit to 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in Philadelphia
Tampa Bay Rays player Junior Caminero, New York Yankees player Ben Rice, Kansas City Royals player Jac Caglianone and Boston Red Sox player Willson Contreras will compete in the event at Citizens Bank Park on Monday. The field is still forming ahead of the annual exhibition.
AP Newspolitics4 days ago
White House Spotlights Philadelphia Gas Station Selling Fuel at $3.47 per Gallon; Company Is Private and Unsubsidized
The White House announced Tuesday that the first Freedom Fuel station opened in Philadelphia offering gasoline below the national average. The private network operates 25 locations across New Jersey and Pennsylvania without government involvement or subsidies.
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Fox Newssports5 days ago
Flyers offer sheet sets $18 million annual value for Ducks center
The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year offer sheet valued at $18 million per year to an Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent. The Ducks have until Friday to match the offer or receive draft-pick compensation.
Forbessports5 days ago
Lou Trivino Listed as Lou Trivino III on Phillies Roster
The 34-year-old right-hander updated his name on the Philadelphia Phillies official roster after re-signing on a minor league deal. He previously opted out of an earlier Phillies contract and spent less than a week with the Baltimore Orioles.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Royals outfielder to join Home Run Derby field
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone will participate in the Home Run Derby during All-Star Game festivities in Philadelphia on Monday. The 23-year-old joins two other players already named to the event.
ESPNsports5 days ago
Phillies pitcher strikes out 14 in win over Reds
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1. The game occurred on the same day Major League Baseball named three other pitchers to the National League All-Star roster.
nypost.compolitics6 days ago
White House Opens 25 Philadelphia-Area Gas Stations at $3.47 per Gallon, 32 Cents Below National Average
The White House opened 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia area selling fuel at $3.47 a gallon. The July 7 launch came after national averages reached nearly $5 earlier in 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war. Prices have since declined following a June agreement re…
news.google.comsports6 days ago
Yankees' Ben Rice to compete in Home Run Derby on July 13
New York Yankees player Ben Rice will participate in the July 13 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Rice leads the team with 25 home runs this season and has 58 career homers.
news.google.comsports6 days ago
Caminero and Rice Commit to 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia
Tampa Bay Rays player Junior Caminero and New York Yankees player Ben Rice have committed to the 2026 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby. The event is set for July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
nypost.comsports6 days ago
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks
Boston sent the five-time All-Star to Philadelphia in exchange for the 36-year-old forward and four future selections. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm addressed the move Monday.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Anaheim Ducks face offer sheet on center Leo Carlsson
The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $18 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson. The Ducks have until the end of the exclusive negotiating window to match or let the player depart for four first-round draft picks.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Zack Wheeler Not Selected to National League All-Star Roster
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was not selected for the National League roster at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in his home ballpark. His agent called the decision tone deaf given Wheeler's recovery and performance.
chicago.suntimes.comsports7 days ago
Last-Minute Tickets Available for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Standing-room tickets start at $640 and 100-level seats begin at $780, both including fees.
sports7 days agoUpdated
Former Phillies Closer Al Holland Dies at 74
The Philadelphia Phillies announced the death of former relief pitcher Al Holland. Holland spent three seasons with the club and helped win the 1983 National League pennant.
bleedingcool.comfinance7 days ago
Comcast to Acquire British Broadcaster One Week After NBCUniversal Spin-Off Plan
Comcast announced plans to purchase a British broadcaster just seven days after stating it would spin off NBCUniversal. The Philadelphia-based media and broadband company made both announcements in the same week.
vox.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Ohtani, Freeman, Soto Among Starters for 2026 All-Star Game
Major League Baseball announced the starting lineups Saturday for the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Shohei Ohtani tops National League voting while Ernie Clement leads the American League.
mlbtraderumors.comsports8 days ago
Phillies Re-Sign Catcher Released by Yankees Two Days Earlier
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed a 29-year-old catcher two days after the New York Yankees released him. The player had left the Phillies' minor-league system in free agency earlier this year.
jamaica-gleaner.comsports8 days ago
France Beats Paraguay 1-0 on Mbappé Penalty to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the lone goal from a penalty in the 70th minute amid 100-degree heat. The result sends France to a quarterfinal against Morocco.
espn.comsports8 days ago
Phillies Acquire Derek Hill, Who Reaches Above Wall for Highlight Catch and Hits Two Late Two-Run Homers
Derek Hill joined the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago White Sox on June 11. He made a highlight-reel catch against Juan Soto and delivered two go-ahead homers in late innings.
espn.comsports9 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park
The 96th Midsummer Classic is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Events begin July 10 with the HBCU Swingman Classic and include the Futures Game, a new 3-on-3 event, the Home Run Derby, and the All-Star Game.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Americans Mark 250th Anniversary of Declaration with Parades, Fireworks, and Heat-Related Cancellations
Crowds gathered in cities nationwide for parades, military flyovers and pre-sunset fireworks on July 4. Extreme heat canceled some events in Washington and Philadelphia while political statements from President Trump and Democratic leaders drew attention.
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world9 days ago
Extreme Heat Cancels July 4 Events Across East Coast Cities
Record temperatures forced cancellations of parades and outdoor events from Washington to Philadelphia. More than 165 million people faced dangerous conditions during the holiday weekend.
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nypost.comsports9 days ago
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks
The Boston Celtics agreed on July 1 to send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks. Bill Simmons described learning of the deal after a medical procedure. Brown later addressed the move in a live stream.
nypost.comsports9 days ago
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks
The Boston Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1 in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks. Jayson Tatum posted a farewell message two days later, while Brown expressed dissatisfaction with the process during a livestream and on social media.
forbes.comfinance9 days ago
UFC Confirms 10 Bouts for August 15 Event in Philadelphia
UFC 330 will feature welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defending against Ian Machado Garry and strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson. The card is set for Xfinity Mobile Arena.
nypost.comsports9 days ago
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks
The Boston Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Brown averaged 28.7 points per game in the 2025-26 season. ESPN reported the deal on July 1.
world9 days agoUpdated
U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary of Independence with 24-Hour Broadcasts
Television networks ran continuous coverage from July 3 to July 4, 2026. Parades in Philadelphia and Washington were canceled due to extreme heat while Times Square hosted repeated ball drops.
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axios.comworld9 days ago
Eastern U.S. Heat Wave Breaks Dozens of Records, Prompts Some Event Changes
Temperatures reached 102 degrees in Washington and 103 in Philadelphia this week, prompting cancellations and power reductions. A 68-year-old man died from heat exhaustion in Pennsylvania on July 2.
sports9 days agoUpdated
Flyers Offer Five-Year, $90 Million Contract to Ducks’ Leo Carlsson; Anaheim Says It Will Match
The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson on Friday. The deal carries an $18 million average annual value. Anaheim has seven days to match or surrender the 21-year-old player and receive four first-round draft pick…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
Appeals Court Allows Reinstallation of Panels at Philadelphia Historic Site
A federal appeals court ruled that the administration can reinstall interpretive panels at the site of George Washington's former Philadelphia home. The panels replace earlier displays removed after a 2025 executive order.
news.sky.comsports10 days agoUpdated
Celtics Acquire Paul George and Four Draft Picks From 76ers for Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics agreed to send five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal sends Paul George and multiple future picks to Boston. Brown released a statement expressing mixed emotions about leaving the city where he won a championship.
politics10 days ago
Pope praises U.S. history of welcoming migrants during first major address
The pope used a live address from the Vatican to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to highlight the country's record of accepting migrants. He linked the theme to the ideals in the Declaration of Independence ahead of the 250th anniversary.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 days ago
Anfernee Simons agrees to two-year deal with 76ers
Free agent guard Anfernee Simons reached a two-year, $12.3 million agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option in the second season. The signing adds outside shooting to a roster that recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics.
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news.sky.comsports10 days ago
Heat wave forecast for Saturday World Cup match in Philadelphia
Temperatures and humidity are expected to produce heat indexes between 100 F and 115 F during the France versus Paraguay knockout game. Officials have issued heat advisories across the eastern and central United States through the end of the week.
world10 days ago
Eastern US Cities Set or Tie Temperature Records as Heat Wave Continues into Holiday Weekend
Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 100 degrees Friday in Washington, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. Cnn reported that at least 20 locations set or tied daily records Thursday amid the multi-day heat wave.
bleedingcool.comsports10 days ago
Daniel Cormier advises Ian Garry against scripting a late finish against Islam Makhachev
Daniel Cormier said Ian Garry risks a bad outcome by predicting a late stoppage against Islam Makhachev. The UFC 330 main event is set for August 15 in Philadelphia.
winnipegfreepress.comsports11 days ago
Anfernee Simons agrees to two-year deal with 76ers
Free agent guard Anfernee Simons reached a two-year, $12.3 million agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player option for the second season. The signing follows the 76ers' trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
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