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Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield with RBIs in two-run 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO -- — Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa's 261-foot fly to put the...
Philadelphia mass shooting victims honored 1 year after tragic rampage
PHILADELPHIA - A Kingsessing community is still grappling with grief as they mark one year since a gunman went on a shooting rampage killing five victims over the course of two days. FOX 29’s Shawnette Wilson attended a vigil at a church in Southwest Philly Wednesday night that honored the victims.
Alec Bohm's worst moment as a pro may have helped pave an All-Star path
On Wednesday night, Alec Bohm was named the National League starter at third base for the 2024 All-Star Game. Shortly after hearing the news, the former No. 3 overall pick fittingly smacked a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning, helping lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bohm brings the boom @Phillies | @Casamigos | #MLBNShowcase | #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/hZbcJ8dgwh— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 4, 2024 The moment felt huge for Bohm, especially considering he once said he "hated this place," referring to Philadelphia and the fan base that not only helped vote him into his...
Church holds vigil in memory of victims of mass shooting in Southwest Philly last year
Exactly one year after five people were killed in a mass shooting near 56th and Chester, folks gathered for a vigil at Salt and Light church in Southwest Philly Wednesday evening.
Alec Bohm is an All-Star: Phillies 5, Cubs 3
All-Stars find a way to get it done. They come through on the road, they come through when their team is shorthanded. They find ways to tilt the game towards the W column for their club. And now, the official word has come down on what we already knew: Alec Bohm is an All-Star. No surprise that he made a difference tonight.
Former Shocker star Alec Bohm selected to 1st MLB All-Star Game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Talentwise, he’s one of the best players to wear the uniform for the historically rich college baseball program at Wichita State University. But it’s his ascending professional career that’s making Alec Bohm a household name. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Bohm third overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. In six years, he’s played in a World Series and become the everyday starter for the team with the best record in Major League Baseball.
Philly-area author continues to write her own story in Paris
Philadelphia-area native Amanda Dennis didn’t initially plan to live in Paris. But her life’s story kept leading her there. “I never had this idea that I would live in Paris,” Dennis said. “It happened to me.”. Dennis first visited Paris as a student. Later, she moved...
Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York. In 1817, construction of the Erie Canal began in Rome, New York. In 1826, 50 years to the day...
New Barnes Foundation exhibit showcases works created by incarcerated artists in state prison
Visitors looping through the wings of Degas and Renoir paintings at the Barnes Foundation will soon stumble upon a much more contemporary collection. The 22-piece exhibit features work from artists impacted by the justice system, including men at the maximum security state prison in Montgomery County. "Visions," which will be...
3 potential surprising cuts from around the NFL that would fit the Eagles
There are plenty of noteworthy players that will be cut following NFL training camp and before the 2024 season kicks off. And the Philadelphia Eagles could have interest in adding one or more of those players to bolster their roster. Mike Payton of A to Z Sports detailed a player from each of the 32 NFL teams that could be a surprise cut candidate. Philips has been buried on the depth chart by free agent addition Tyler Boyd and sixth-round pick Jha’Quan Jackson. The competition for snaps in the slot will be highly competitive with Treylon Burks potentially getting some action there in 2024. Philips has looked good when healthy, but injuries have made this an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster for the third year player out of UCLA. -Titans writer Jack Gentry
Bohm, Marchán homer as Phillies win second straight against Cubs
CHICAGO - Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa's 261-foot fly to put the Phillies ahead...
Judah Mintz to play in NBA Summer League with the Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Syracuse men's basketball guard Judah Mintz has found an NBA summer home with the Philadelphia 76ers. Mintz was listed on the Sixers Summer League roster on Wednesday via the team's X account. The 6'3" guard went undrafted in last week's NBA Draft, marking the fourth...
Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey on Paul George’s Fit Alongside Joel Embiid: ‘Sky’s the Limit’
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Paul George’s high-profile move to the Philadelphia 76ers — and for good reason. The Sixers now have a legitimate Big 3 on their roster — one that they’re hoping will be enough to lead this team to a championship this coming season. For his part, it is clear that Tyrese Maxey is all in on the hype as well. Philadelphia 76ers News: Tyrese Maxey Sounds Off on Paul George’s ArrivalDespite being one of the top wing players in the game today, there are still question marks about George’s fit alongside Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey believes,...
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