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McCormick sues to have undated mail ballots counted as Senate race against Oz heads toward recount

PHILADELPHIA — With an all-but-certain recount looming in their primary contest, Republican Senate candidates Mehmet Oz and David McCormick have opened a new front in their battle over every ballot: the courts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 24, 2022

In move that could help Mehmet Oz, lawyers prepare to take fight over undated mail ballots to U.S. Supreme Court

PHILADELPHIA — In a move that could help Mehmet Oz in his fight to become the GOP Senatorial nominee in Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia lawyer is preparing to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court decision over undated mail ballots — injecting further uncertainty after a ruling that…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 24, 2022

Lakers haven’t abandoned hope of Doc Rivers becoming available?

Suspicions persist in league coaching circles that the Lakers have not completely abandoned hope that Philadelphia's Doc Rivers becomes unexpectedly available - despite the recent insistence from Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022

Strong start, weak finish dooms Phillies in 7-4 loss to the Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies scored early on Saturday, putting up more runs in their first four innings than they’d scored over their past 42, but they didn’t score enough.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 22, 2022

The Oz and McCormick campaigns are already fighting over undated Pa. mail ballots as Senate primary recount looms

PHILADELPHIA — The legal fight for every single vote in Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate primary has begun.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 21, 2022

Mike Sielski: Why the Flyers’ 47-year Stanley Cup drought won’t end soon

PHILADELPHIA — As of Friday, May 27, it will have been 47 years since the Flyers last won the Stanley Cup. If you have a fondness for the sadomasochistic, you can continue parsing that number to illustrate just how long that drought has been: 17,168 days, 411,744 hours, and on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 21, 2022

David Murphy: The Eagles have a Super Bowl-caliber roster. The bar for Jalen Hurts is nothing less.

PHILADELPHIA — Here’s a fun little thought experiment that should let you know exactly where the expectations for Jalen Hurts should sit. Look at the Eagles roster and start subbing in quarterbacks other than Hurts. Each time, ask yourself: is this a Super Bowl contender? Don’t limit yourself to the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 21, 2022

Julio Urias makes adjustments, finds ‘redemption’ in smooth Dodgers win

PHILADELPHIA — Unlike the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pregame bus ride, Julio Urias’ start Friday night was smooth, seamless and stress-free.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2022

Julio Urías shuts down Phillies bats as Dodgers win, 4-1

PHILADELPHIA — Just under a week ago, the Phillies faced Dodgers starter Julio Urías and put up eight hits and five earned runs against him. On Friday, they only managed to get two hits off the lefty, and only seven hits and one earned run against the Dodgers overall, in…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 21, 2022

There’s another high-profile vote count in Pa., but Republicans aren’t objecting this time

PHILADELPHIA — Another nationally watched campaign is coming down to a painstaking vote count in Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 20, 2022