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Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly watches from the dugout steps during the sixth inning against the Rockies on April 5, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him.

April 29, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Encouraged by his young son, Don Mattingly joined the Philadelphia Phillies as a bench coach over the winter. He now steps in with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team.

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly speaks during a news conference before a game against the Giants on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies turn to Don Mattingly after firing manager Rob Thomson — and offering job to Alex Cora

April 28, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

Rob Thomson led the Philadelphia Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, but they've been one of the biggest flops in baseball this year.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican on March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Philadelphia Flyers fans have faith as run at playoff spot follows family’s jersey gift to Pope Leo XIV

April 10, 2026 at 10:57 a.m.

Philadelphia Flyers fan Mike Culin took a unique approach to support his team by gifting Pope Leo XIV a customized Flyers jersey during a family trip to Italy.

UCLA’s Eric Dailey Jr., right, tries to get past UConn’s Alex Karaban during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NCAA Tournament: UConn beats UCLA 73-57, heads back to the Sweet 16 to face Michigan State

March 22, 2026 at 10:56 p.m.

UConn will play third-seeded Michigan State in the East Region semifinals on Friday night in Washington.

UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. goes up for a dunk over UCF's Jamichael Stillwell during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

NCAA Tournament: No. 7 seed UCLA — minus Tyler Bilodeau — holds off late charge from UCF for 75-71 win

March 20, 2026 at 10:35 p.m.

Seventh-seeded UCLA withstood every serious challenge and beat 10th-seeded UCF 75-71 Friday night in the NCAA Tournament.

The 76ers' Paul George, left, tries to get past the Kings' Precious Achiuwa on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George for 25 games for violating anti-drug policy

January 31, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers was suspended for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA’s anti-drug program, the league announced Saturday.

Breeze's Rickea Jackson of the puts up a shot against the Phantom during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 30, 2026. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Unrivaled sets professional women’s basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league’s Philadelphia debut

January 31, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

Unrivaled hit the road for the first time in its brief history, breaking free of its Florida bubble to expand its reach and stage two games on Friday night in...

Illinois forward David Mirković (0) grabs a rebound away from Penn State forward Tibor Mirtič during the second half Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Laurence Kesterson/AP)

David Mirković and Kylan Boswell help No. 20 Illinois beat Penn State 73-65 at Philly’s Palestra

January 3, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

David Mirković had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Kylan Boswell scored 18 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 73-65 win over Penn State on Saturday night at the...

Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee winds up for a pass against the Raiders on Dec. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Chris Szagola/AP)

Philadelphia Eagles — in a battle with Chicago Bears for NFC’s No. 2 seed — to rest key starters in finale

January 2, 2026 at 9:43 p.m.

Jalen Hurts and the bulk of the Philadelphia Eagles starting lineup are taking the day off Sunday despite the chance to earn the NFC's No. 2 seed.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley during the game against the Cowboys on Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Saquon Barkley is in a funk. Can the Philadelphia Eagles running back snap out of it vs. the Chicago Bears?

November 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley can admit it now after another futile effort. He’s in a “funk.” Of late? Absolutely.

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