Somali referee won’t officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
“FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications," world soccer's governing body said in a statement.
Cristopher Sánchez strikes out 10 as the Phillies top the Blue Jays
The Phillies managed just six hits, but Adolis García blasted his third home run in five days in the series-opening win.
Folarin Balogun has delivered on his promise with the USMNT, and now a long-awaited World Cup is here
Three years ago, he was recruited to the U.S. program with all the pomp of a five-star high school quarterback. Now he has cemented himself as the Americans' top striker.
Body of missing Philly swimmer found in New Jersey, officials say
Carlos Gil-Reyes, a 31-year old Philadelphia barber, never resurfaced after jumping into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
New Eagles offensive line coach Chris Kuper isn’t trying to replace Jeff Stoutland. He’d rather ‘be myself.’
Chris Kuper, who spent the last four seasons in Minnesota before taking over for Jeff Stoutland, plans to lean on his playing days as he works with the Eagles offensive…
Jameer Nelson wants to be ‘part of the solution’ for the Sixers. His promotion provides an opportunity to do that ‘at home.’
Nelson, a Chester native and former St. Joseph's star, now holds the No. 2 front office position under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, who was determined to keep…
Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for highly skilled workers is struck down
A federal judge said the fee basically amounted to an illegal tax, essentially agreeing with 20 states that had challenged the Trump administration.
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her office
Krasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.
Former Union coach and Philly-area native Jim Curtin becomes head of MLS’s Austin FC
The club announced Monday afternoon that it hired Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year and Oreland, Pa. native who led the Union for 11 seasons.
Five Below has officially eliminated its above-$5 section
The Philly-based discount retailer is continuing to rebound under a new CEO, who is pivoting from her predecessor's strategy of pushing higher-priced items.