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Lakers superstar LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 of a playoffs series against the Thunder on May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it his ‘last decision’

July 24, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly...

The Cardinals' Jordan Walker tosses the bat as he wins the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball.

July 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn in the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball.

Rays’ Junior Caminero competes during the Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game

July 15, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

Junior Caminero feared the worst when a 98 mph sinker that didn’t sink struck him in the left hand in the All-Star Game.

Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber gestures during the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jordan Walker spoils Kyle Schwarber’s Philadelphia party as he rallies to win the Home Run Derby

July 13, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to knock off Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and silence the Philly boo birds in the final round.

France's Kylian Mbappé (10) celebrates scoring his team's opening goal on a penalty kick against Paraguay during a World Cup Round of 16 match Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. France won 1-0. (Petr David Josek/AP)

World Cup: Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

July 4, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight...

Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pépé, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group E match against Curacao on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

World Cup: Ivory Coast advances to knockout round for 1st time as Nicolas Pépé scores twice in win

June 25, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.

Beware the Rocky curse: Brazilian fans at World Cup in Philadelphia heed warning not to put team gear on statue

June 18, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors. The statue has been linked to a "curse" where teams that dress...

UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit speaks to reporters during the UFC Freedom 250 media day on June 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

UFC fighters honored to compete on card at White House: ‘You’ll never see me apologize for anything’

June 10, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

By DAN GELSTON WASHINGTON (AP) — UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he delivered vigorous trash talk ahead of...

Matt Fitzpatrick, right, and Alex Fitzpatrick walk down the ninth hole during practice before the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Aronimink Golf Club Monday, May 11, 2026, in Newtown Square, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Alex Fitzpatrick and brother Matt enjoy simultaneous success on PGA Tour

May 12, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

The Fitzpatrick brothers, from Sheffield, England, are both strong contenders for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly watches from the dugout steps during the sixth inning against the Rockies on April 5, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him.

April 29, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Encouraged by his young son, Don Mattingly joined the Philadelphia Phillies as a bench coach over the winter. He now steps in with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team.

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