Tag: Sports
Can Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead Phillies to a World Series?
PHILADELPHIA – Harrison Bader got a first-hand look at Jhoan Duran's electric stuff — try a four-seam fastball that averages 100.2 mph — in...
What’s in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager
PHILADELPHIA – Jhoan Duran's wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he...
Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee’s first MLB game with record crowd
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee. The stage, or...
Pirates GM Cherington believes deadline moves create options for 2026. In what way is uncertain
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived at spring training six months ago stressing that it was time to win. They talked about urgency. They...
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
WASHINGTON – The Washington Commanders' hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when...
NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP source says
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedPhiladelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, is interviewed by NFL Network talent Mike Garafolo, center, and Gerald McCoy,...
Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper
CHICAGO – The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday...
Sterling Sharpe hasn’t fully embraced his selection into the Hall of Fame because of an eye issue
CANTON, Ohio – Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when he walks on stage Saturday and sees his bronze bust...
Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school
PHILADELPHIA – The first 5K held in the memory of John and Matt Gaudreau helped raise more than $500,000, enough to break ground later...
Rookie tight end Tyler Warren is starting to find his fit at Indianapolis Colts training camp
INDIANAPOLIS – Tyler Warren still appreciates the blue-and-white team colors.Everything else has changed — his number, the shade of blue he wears, even his...