Daniel McCarty, the Philadelphia Fire Department's executive officer, said there was extensive damage to about five homes, including collapsed structures.

A house explosion wiped out several houses in a Philadelphia neighborhood, killing one and injuring two other people.

The WNBA is coming to Philly, but it will take a few years. The Women’s National Basketball Association announced Monday that Philadelphia has been awarded a team. Subject to WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors approval, the team will begin play in the 2030 season.

The WNBA announced on Monday that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia will be getting expansion franchises in the coming years.

Philadelphia will be getting its first new professional team since the Union in the MLS was founded in 2008 and began play in the 2010 season. The WNBA coming to the city is a big get as the league is growing quickly and will be looking to bring more excitement to the City of Brotherly Love.

Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in eight innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Philadelphia Phillies won in Bryce Harper's return to the lineup, 4-0 over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

The San Diego Padres (45-38) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (49-35) Monday, opening a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is at 6:30 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Padres vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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