The former Atlanta Falcons star was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation, and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison

Chicago Cubs drop to 4 games behind Cardinals

It’s hard to say who embarrassed themselves more Wednesday night at Wrigley Field — the Cubs or one of the left-field bleacher bums.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9 (UPI) — Hanley Ramirez had four of Florida’s 19 hits and three RBI Sunday, leading the Marlins’ 12-3 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies.

If I learned anything after writing about police officers who dumped their personal cars on city sidewalks, it’s that Parking Wars may be the most aptly named program on TV.

UFC 101 marks the organization’s first foray into a city known for its strong boxing heritage.

PHILADELPHIA — Step aside, Rocky. The Philly fight game is about to get reinvented.

PHILADELPHIA - Now it’s official. The UFC has arrived in Philadelphia. Fans got their first chance to see the organization in full effect at Friday’s weigh-in at the Wachovia Center. And they did what Philly fans do best - they booed.

Joining a national movement for food safety, restaurant inspectors in Philadelphia have abandoned the "floors, walls, ceilings" focus that experts say catches chipped paint but often misses real public health threats such as undercooked food and chefs’ unwashed hands.

For 30 years, Dave Scheiner, a k a Dr. Foot, has been at the center of numerous city leagues, making basketball his bond with people from different backgrounds.

If he were alive today, William “Pa” McGillin probably wouldn’t recognize the nachos and watermelon martinis being served at …

For those who don’t know, Shane Victorino does have an amateur career in mixed martial arts. He’s 1-0 too. One win by technical knockout over his fiancé, Melissa Smith. Victorino isn’t the first professional athlete to admit being a fan of the UFC, but he is probably the most dedicated.