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A's temporary home in Sacramento will have grass instead of artificial turf
NEW YORK (AP) — The nomadic Athletics will play home games on grass as they move from Oakland to Sacramento next season rather than the artificial turf initially planned at Sutter Health Park. The team announced in April 2023 it will move from Oakland to a new ballpark to be built...
McDonald's agreed to Trump event but says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidate
McDonald’s Corp. agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but said it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race. Trump staffed the fry station at a McDonald’s in suburban Philadelphia on Sunday before answering...
NBA season is set to begin with the Celtics seeking a 19th title and several challengers looming
Jayson Tatum was already a proven winner before last season. In Tatum’s first six seasons, no NBA player won more games with one team than he did. Tatum played in 334 wins with the Boston Celtics over that span, including playoffs. He was a five-time All-Star, a legitimate MVP...
Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald's
FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa. (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window. As reporters and aides watched, an...
Barkley rushes for 176 yards and a TD in a memorable return as the Eagles blitz the Giants 28-3
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming into MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants for the first time as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley said he saw fans burning his old Giants jersey. Barkley said he found that “crazy,” and then he did what he normally...
Haason Reddick is ending his contract holdout and plans to report to the Jets on Monday
Haason Reddick is ending his long holdout with the New York Jets and will report to the team on Monday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Sunday that Reddick agreed to an adjusted contract for this season and the sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal...
Michkov Mania officially hits Philly as Russian rookie earns roaring ovation in Flyers' home opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — His surname flashed on ice in bold -- MICHKOV -- as Philadelphia Flyers’ fans roared and flames burst upward as part of the pregame pageantry the moment Matvei Michkov was introduced at the home opener. Considered the most no-doubt-about-it Flyers’ prospect...
Lankinen stops 26 shots as Vancouver blanks Philadelphia 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves for his fourth career shutout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Saturday night. Nils Hoglander, Brock Boeser and Kyle Sherwood scored for the Canucks, who spoiled Philadelphia's home opener and the first...
Woman sentenced to life in deaths of 2 young children found hanging in home's basement 5 years ago
READING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to two life terms without parole on murder convictions in the deaths of her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home five years ago. Lisa Snyder, 41, was convicted last month of two counts...
Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs
FOLSOM, Pa. (AP) — Elon Musk held his first solo event in support of Donald Trump for president on Thursday, encouraging voters in the Philadelphia suburbs to register to cast their ballots and vote early, though some attendees shouted back, “Why?” The America PAC event at...
