Oakland's Maxwell First MLB Player To Kneel During Anthem
Maxwell dropped to a knee just outside Oakland's dugout on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
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Maxwell dropped to a knee just outside Oakland's dugout on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
The A's are coming off a rough 2016 but there was a bright spot in young Ryon Healy. They hope that he is their third baseman of the future.
As the A's look to rebound from a rough season, they look to get a spark from their young outfielder.
One full month of the MLB season is in the books, what are the biggest surprises?
When you take a look at Marcus Semien's stats, nothing really jumps out at you, until you get to his on-base percentage. If you were wondering why he was the main target of Athletics GM Billy Beane in the Jeff Samardzija trade, look no further.
The San Francisco Giants could win a third World Series in five seasons by beating the Kansas City Royals. But it won't make them a dynasty.
The Royals have a six-game winning streak in the 2014 MLB postseason. And now they head back to Kansas City with a 2-0 lead over the Orioles in the ALCS.
The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals are both in the ALCS, with unlikely sweeps in their respective ALDS matchups.
The Kansas City Royals had waited 29 years to reach the postseason. They weren't going down without a fight.
The Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics are both small-market teams with big MLB Playoff aspirations.
Here are seven great fan catches using a hat.
After one of the craziest MLB trade deadlines ever, let's take a look at who made the best moves of the day.
Yoenis Cespedes is the name on every sports announcer's lips but what do you really know about this Cuban powerhouse center fielder with an amazing arm? Here are a few facts.
Here are 6 MLB All-Stars that you may not know.
KYW's Matt Leon spoke with former Archbishop Carroll and West Chester product, Frank Gailey, who is now in the Oakland A's system.
Sometimes a team's best players don't make the All-Star team. Here are the American League's mid-season team MVPs.
Check out our list of the 5 dirtiest plays in baseball history.
After Tuesday's 300-plus foot throw to home by the Athletics' left fielder went viral, fans took to twitter to express who and what Yoenis Cespedes really is. Here are some of the comparisons.
Yoenis Cespedes is the name on every sports announcer's lips but what do you really know about this Cuban powerhouse center fielder with an amazing arm? Here are a few facts.
The Oakland A's, bitten by the injury bug, need to lean on starting pitcher Sonny Gray even more than expected.
Frank Gailey has made a lot of stops during his seven-year pro baseball career. From Florida to Reading to Michigan and now Texas, Gailey has been all over the map. But no matter the setting, Gailey has always done a great job of getting people out.
Vince Voiro is adjusting to a new approach to pitching in his second season as a pro after being selected by the Oakland A's in the 15th round of the 2012 Draft.
MLB executive vice president Joe Torre said an "improper call" was made in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game between the Indians and Athletics.
If the A's are going to make the playoffs again, it will be on the strength of their pitching. A.J. Griffin will be a big part of that.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
Student after student spent their Thursday school night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
U.S. Central Command says four crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed killed. The incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire according to CENTCOM. Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with the latest information into our newsroom.
Bill Kelly says stray showers are possible Friday in the Philadelphia region, and more severe weather is possible early next week.
Law enforcement and Jewish communities in the Philadelphia area say they're taking extra precautions after the attack in the Detroit area, which targeted one of the largest Reform synagogues in the United States.
The 10-year, $2.8 billion proposal has drawn a lot of criticism from some students, parents and teachers because it calls for 18 schools to be closed, and affected students would merge into other schools.
According to Philadelphia police, Michael Fanning, 60, was arrested for the assault Monday night on the 9600 block of Milnor Street in the city's Torresdale neighborhood.