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Phillies' Weston Wilson: Hits for cycle in win
Wilson went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, a home run and three runs scored as he completed the cycle in Thursday's win over the Nationals. Wilson tripled to lead off the fourth and also singled in the frame as the Phillies mounted a five-run inning against Mitchell Parker. The rookie outfielder would then add a homer and a double in his next two at-bats, becoming the first Phillies rookie to ever hit for a cycle. It also marked the first four-hit performance of Wilson's big league career and he's now hit safely in four straight games. Furthermore, the outfielder has recorded an RBI in each of his last four contests.
Flyers Rookie Series returns to PPL Center for third straight year
The NHL will return to the PPL Center, the home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for a third straight year in less than a month. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers rookies will continue their Rookie Series showdowns during their annual rookie camps. The event is scheduled to take...
Eagles Lineman Makes Early Exit From Second Preseason Game With Concerning Injury
The Philadelphia Eagles did a great job escaping the injury bug in their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens last week. Unfortunately, the Eagles didn’t have the same luck in their second preseason contest Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Second-year offensive lineman Tyler Steen suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Nick Sirianni continues sitting starters in preseason after second thoughts last year
Last season, after the Eagles’ offense looked sluggish in Week One, head coach Nick Sirianni said he would reconsider his practice of sitting his starters during the preseason, and consider giving preseason snaps to key players like quarterback Jalen Hurts. But that hasn’t happened. Hurts has not played...
Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, August 16, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Philadelphia Phillies (71-50) will look to Weston Wilson, who hit for the cycle in his last game, to lead them in a...
Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Philadelphia hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning and the driver fled the scene, Philadelphia police said.Now officers are looking for a gray pickup and trying to get surveillance footage that could provide a better description of the vehicle.Police responded to the fatal hit-and-run call around 3:30 a.m. on Front Street above Hunting Park Avenue.Fire department paramedics and police officers found a 24-year-old woman, later identified as Tahtiana Diggs, in the street with chest injuries. CPR was administered on the scene before the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she...
Philadelphia Folk Festival is back in 2024: Your guide to music, tickets
After a one-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back in 2024 with a local music icon headlining the weekend of music and vibes. Music legend John Oates is set to headline Saturday night of the festival, which runs from Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 to Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Here's...
Turner's bases-loaded single in the 9th gives NL East-leading Phillies a 3-2 win over Nationals
PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single to the base of the wall over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night after the Nationals tied the game with two runs in the top of the inning. Turner finished with three singles and a double, and Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto also drove in runs for Philadelphia, which won its third straight and steadied itself after losing 16 of 23 games after the All-Star break. Kyle Finnegan took the loss for Washington, which has lost four of five and fell 17 ½ games behind the Phillies in the division.
Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think Joel Embiid will ever take the next step: “It’s too easy for him”
Gilbert Arenas suggests Joel Embiid's immense talent may be hindered by a lack of dedication, questioning if Embiid can match Nikola Jokic's postseason success.
Olympian gets a hero's welcome during homecoming in Bridgeport, Pa.
The summer Olympics in Paris may be over, but the celebrations continue!In fact, the town of Bridgeport in Montgomery County paid special tribute to one of our local Olympians.Ariana Ramsey won a bronze medal for women's rugby.Action News photojournalist Dave Edwards was there for her big homecoming.
Philadelphia Folk Fest returns this weekend after a year off
The Philadelphia Folk Fest is making a scaled-down return this weekend.The festival has events beginning as early as 9 a.m. Friday, though much of the music starts around 11 a.m.It's happening at the Old Pool Farm on Salford Station Road in Upper Salford Twp. and runs through Sunday.The festival is making its return after being canceled in 2023. That's the first time it has happened in some 60 years.Financial problems were the cause of that cancelation.For more information about the 2024 festival, visit PFS.org.
The 13-Game stretch that will make or break the 76ers season
Weeks after the Philadelphia 76ers went through a pretty significant roster turnover in free agency, their full 82-game slate for the 2024-25 regular season has finally been released. As the case is with all teams, fans now have an initial idea about how the team could fare in the upcoming campaign, taking into account the easier and harder stretches of the schedule.
AJ Brown identifies real hero in Eagles win over Patriots
The Philadelphia Eagles clinched a 14-13 victory over the New England Patriots with a crucial two-point conversion on Thursday in Foxborough, Mass. Although AJ Brown did not participate in the game, he acknowledged Joseph Ngata's key receptions during the match. Ainias Smith grabbed the crucial two-point conversion pass from Tanner...
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