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Phillies acquire left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

Dec. 22, 2024 11:58 AM EST

MIAMI (AP) — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade. ...

History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title

Dec. 21, 2024 12:07 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Players and coaches who will make history at the NCAA volleyball championship still find it hard to believe that a female coach hasn’t already won a title. After all, a female coach has influenced almost every stage of their volleyball lives. It was assumed...

Drexel Dragons face the Penn State Nittany Lions

Dec. 21, 2024 04:36 AM EST

Penn State Nittany Lions (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Drexel Dragons (8-4) Philadelphia; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nittany Lions -16.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Drexel takes on Penn State at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia,...

Northwestern Wildcats and the Howard Bison square off in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dec. 21, 2024 04:11 AM EST

Howard Bison (6-7) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (6-5, 0-1 Big Ten) Philadelphia; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard and Northwestern play at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wildcats are 6-4 in non-conference play....

Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98

Dec. 20, 2024 21:43 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night. Wearing a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask, Embiid was introduced to a...

World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty

Dec. 20, 2024 20:20 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball's luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the $97.1 million bill for the New York Mets raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million. ...

Joel Embiid returns from sinus fracture to play against Charlotte

Dec. 20, 2024 19:28 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture. Embiid was introduced to a roaring ovation and wore a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask in his return. ...

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

Dec. 20, 2024 13:13 PM EST

The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior, the U.S. Department of Education has concluded after a federal civil rights...

Don't write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Dec. 20, 2024 06:01 AM EST

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. He just didn’t do it well enough often enough to keep his job in Atlanta. Don’t write off the veteran just yet. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. He struggled mightily,...

Drexel faces Penn State

Dec. 20, 2024 04:12 AM EST

Penn State Nittany Lions (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Drexel Dragons (8-4) Philadelphia; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drexel squares off against Penn State at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dragons have an 8-4 record against...