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Own-goal leads Union to 1-0 victory over Charlotte
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — An own-goal by Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina late in the second half gave the Philadelphia Union a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night. Kahlina's own-goal came in the 70th minute and helped Philadelphia (8-4-3) improve to 6-1-0 at home this season. ...
Teachers leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, new study finds
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers and a collapse in enrollment in recruitment programs that is making teachers increasingly difficult to replace. A new analysis by...
Video, tips sought in probe of shooting outside suburban Philadelphia stadium that wounded 8
Authorities are asking the public to share any footage or information as they investigate a shooting that left eight teenagers wounded at a weekend gathering outside a stadium near Philadelphia. Police in the suburb of Chester said the gunfire erupted shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday...
White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics were a tenth of a second away from elimination. The Miami Heat were a tenth of a second from the NBA Finals. Derrick White owned that final moment. White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of...
Carranza, Gazdag spark Union to 3-1 victory over NYCFC
NEW YORK (AP) — Julián Carranza scored two goals during first-half stoppage time, Dániel Gazdag scored on a penalty kick and the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat New York City FC 3-1 on Saturday night. Philadelphia (7-4-3) has beaten NYCFC four straight times, joining the New...
Rockies RHP Feltner slowly recovering from fractured skull, hopes to pitch again this year
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner is slowly recovering from a concussion and fractured skull. He doesn’t know if he can pitch again this year, but he hasn’t ruled it out. Feltner spoke publicly for the first time Friday since getting hit in the head by a...
Former top pick Moniak hopes success with Angels since being called up isn't fleeting
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mickey Moniak can attest the path to the majors isn’t always smooth, even for a top pick in the amateur draft. Nearly seven years after he was selected first overall, Moniak hopes his early success with the Los Angeles Angels isn’t fleeting. ...
Today in History: May 25, death of George Floyd
Today in History Today is Thursday, May 25, the 145th day of 2023. There are 220 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was killed when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on...
Former Mariners Harold Reynolds, Raul Ibañez managers in MLB Futures Game
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Seattle Mariners Harold Reynolds and Raul Ibañez will be the managers for the All-Star Futures Game at Seattle's T-Mobile Park on July 8. Reynolds, an MLB Network analyst, will manager the AL team. Ibañez, Major League Baseball's vice president of on-field...
Urban Outfitters: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $52.8 million. The Philadelphia-based company said it had net income of 56 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The...
