Impromptu pageantry replaced Philly’s official parade as extreme heat mars the nation’s 250th
The semiquincentennial parade Friday was canceled because of 100-plus-degree temperatures. Friday may not have been the anticipated celebration, but there was still an air of importance and history.
The Roots and Philadelphia Boys Choir will perform at FIFA World Cup July 4th celebration
The special cast of entertainers will perform before the match and at halftime, marking Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the nation.
Folarin Balogun has already moved on from his red card, and backs the USMNT to do the same
"There’s scenarios that you simply can’t avoid," he said of the controversial ejection. "I have to accept it, but the most important thing is just to focus on the bigger…
It’s hot, hot, hot — but not record hot in Philadelphia
Philadelphia didn't reach a record-breaking temperature Friday, though it might have felt like it. The temperature had reached a high of 102 as of 4 p.m. Th record is 104.
Did Philly just leak some of MLB’s All-Stars? Not necessarily.
Banners depicting some of baseball's biggest stars went up around town on Friday. But history tells us that not everyone depicted may make the cut.
Flyers tender record offer sheet to Ducks center Leo Carlsson that would cost Philly four first-round picks
The five-year offer sheet would make Carlsson the league's highest-paid player with an average annual value of $18 million. The Ducks have seven days to match.
The Big Picture: World Cup mayhem, fireworks at the Bank, and the best Philly sports photos of the week
Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days.
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran named NL reliever of the month
Duran was instrumental as the Phils significantly narrowed the gap with the division-leading Braves during the month of June.
Democrat Bob Harvie sends cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, claiming defamation in campaign ads
Harvie and Fitzpatrick are facing off in a key Bucks County swing district that could tip the balance of power in Congress.
Flyers prospect Jett Luchanko missed development camp after core muscle procedure
Assistant general manager Brent Flahr revealed that Luchanko had a procedure performed on his core about a month ago.