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Jhoan Duran was reinstated from the 15‑day IL and Trevor Richards was traded to the White Sox for cash, shifting the Phillies' late‑inning plan under Don Mattingly.
Taylor Hall's overtime goal completed Carolina's comeback in a 3-2 win, giving the Hurricanes a 2-0 second-round lead before the series shifts to Philadelphia.
Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.
The 76ers are restricting home playoff tickets to Greater Philadelphia residents, checking billing addresses and warning that out‑of‑area orders will be refunded.
The 76ers stunned Boston with a 109-100 Game 7 win at TD Garden, completing a 3-1 comeback and advancing to face the New York Knicks in the East semifinals.
Joel Embiid scored 33 as the Sixers beat the Celtics 113–97 in Game 5, forcing Game 6 in Philadelphia and keeping Philly's postseason alive. Boston still leads the series 3‑2.
The Eagles used the No. 54 pick on Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers — a John Mackey winner and combine standout — and former Eagle Jordan Matthews called the reunion uncanny.
A brutal 9–19 start and ugly splits have pushed the Phillies’ manager and hitting coach into the front‑office crosshairs.
Sidney Crosby scored and assisted as the Penguins beat the Flyers 4-2 to avoid a sweep. The series now shifts to Pittsburgh for a pivotal Game 5 on Monday.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 but the Sixers fell 108-100 as Boston’s bench outscored Philly 35-14, giving the Celtics a 2-1 series lead.
Philadelphia traded two third‑round picks for Jonathan Greenard and signed him to a four‑year, $100M extension with $50M guaranteed. The move adds a veteran pass rusher to Philly's front.
Philadelphia traded with Dallas to move up and draft USC slot star Makai Lemon at No. 20. The pick deepens a receiver room in flux as A.J. Brown trade talk continues.
Three second‑period goals powered the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Penguins, giving Philadelphia a 3-0 lead and its first home playoff game with fans in eight years.
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