Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Philadelphia across Baseball, Hockey, Football.
The weekly update ranks the top 100 starting pitchers in a 12‑team head‑to‑head format, organizes them into tiers, highlights injury impacts, and offers stash recommendations for minor‑league prospects.
Trea Turner hit three home runs, including his 200th career homer, while committing four defensive miscues in a Phillies victory.
Two first‑year players navigate the jump to professional baseball, sharing their paths, superstitions, and hopes for the future.
A surprise 60‑second commercial aired during the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, produced by two college soccer goalkeepers with no filmmaking experience. With the help of a Los Angeles filmmaker and dozens of volunteers, the spot quickly amassed millions of views online, aiming to share the belief that "Jesus saves" and to encourage athletes to find their identity in God.
From coast‑to‑coast in the United States, through Canada and Mexico, the expanded World Cup captivated billions, showcasing star power, underdog triumphs and a final that topped Spanish‑language ratings.
A look at the latest NHL storylines, from massive contracts to fake rumors, and the impact on teams across North America.
Exploring the remarkable performances, record‑breaking feats and surprising incidents that have unfolded on July 22 throughout baseball history.
From Trea Turner’s dual heroics to Nolan Arenado’s 2,000‑hit milestone, the latest slate of games delivered drama at every turn.
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, delivered historic attendance, massive television audiences and standout displays from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, while political tensions involving Iran, visa concerns and the relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino simmered beneath the surface.
A look at the seven running backs who could provide outsized value in 2026 fantasy drafts, from breakout stars to hidden gems on revamped offenses.
The Upshot League, a four‑team women’s basketball league in its debut season, is set to crown its first champion on Aug. 29 in Jacksonville, with plans to expand and deepen ties to the WNBA.
The upcoming film, produced by Lorne Michaels and directed by Richard Linklater, will explore the career of New York Yankees star Lou Gehrig, his record‑setting consecutive games, and his fight against ALS.
Glen Powell takes on the role of Lou Gehrig in a new biopic directed by Richard Linklater, delving into the pitcher’s record‑breaking consecutive games and his fight against the disease that bears his name.
The New York Yankees are evaluating a potential promotion of George Lombard Jr., the organization’s No. 1 prospect, as they look to stabilize a shortstop position that has posted a sub‑.300 OBP and middling production this season.
The 2022 World Cup final drew 66 million U.S. viewers, igniting debate over MLS’s reliance on marquee signings versus building home‑grown fan bases, and pointing toward a future built on youth development and community connection.
After weighing football and hockey as too risky for future children, the author’s view flips when Joshua Kuroda‑Grauer suffers a ruptured testicle on the diamond, prompting a darkly comic reassessment of sport safety.
An analysis of 2026 RB projections versus consensus rankings reveals several players whose expected point totals outpace their current draft positions, driven by role expectations, workload forecasts, and performance metrics.
With camps underway, Yahoo analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the most pressing quarterback races and how they could affect fantasy values across the league.
A costly base-running error by JT Realmuto in the ninth inning sparked fan outrage and allowed the Dodgers to knot the series, setting up a pivotal finale between Eric Lauer and Aaron Nola.
From the Diamondbacks’ clinching walk‑off to Tatis Jr.’s 474‑foot blast, the latest slate of games delivered drama, power surges and unexpected heroics.
The 2026 MLB draft in Philadelphia was spread across multiple platforms, drawing criticism for its poor scheduling and lack of fan engagement, while new collective bargaining proposals threaten the minor league system.
The Hawks were recognized on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll with a 3.618 cumulative GPA, highlighted by junior Cecilia Kay's 4.00 GPA and a tradition of academic achievement since 2022.
The 45th anniversary of the 1981 Hall of Fame class spotlights athletes who broke new ground in versatility, durability, and leadership.
A deep dive into the players leading the stolen‑base race, the defensive lapses that enable them, and the strategic implications for fantasy managers