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Washington Nationals' Alex Call celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals spoil record day for Cardinals’ battery

By Joe Harris - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper (3) is congratulated by Kyle Schwarber, right, after Harper scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phillies pound 22 hits, cruise to 18-2 win over Diamondbacks

By David Brandt - Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arnaud C. Marts Center on the campus of Wilkes University, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Biden will sound an alarm Thursday night about what he views as “extremist” threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism, aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle for the “soul of the nation.” (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Biden in prime-time Philly speech to warn of ‘MAGA forces’ intent on taking America backward

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times

Biden attacking Republicans in Philadelphia illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Who is the real threat, Biden or Republicans?

By Michael McKenna

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Corbin ends Nationals’ starting pitcher wins drought, beats Reds

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Bryce Harper runs the bases after hitting a solo homer against the Gwinnett Stripers in the first inning of a Triple-A baseball game while he begins his rebab assignment at Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) **FILE**

Phillies getting back Harper, lose Wheeler to injured list

By Kevin Cooney - Associated Press

New York Jets' Zach Wilson walks on the sidelines after he is taken off the field following an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jets QB Wilson injures knee in preseason game against Eagles

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Illustration on the U.S. Constitution by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Why the U.S. Constitution allocates governmental power

By David Marion

George, right, and Carolyn Spaulding hold an old family photo showing their son, Brian, in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Five years after Brian's parents found him fatally shot in the home he shared with roommates, his slaying remains a mystery that seems increasingly unlikely to be solved as Portland police confront a spike in killings and more than 100 officer vacancies. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

‘We’re triaging’: Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle

By Gillian Flaccus, Claudia Lauer and Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) dropping back to pass during veteran minicamp at the team's Inova Sports and Performance Center in Ashburn, VA, June 15, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Commanders training camp preview: Can Wentz thrive with Washington’s supporting cast?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

This April 11, 2011 photo, character "Rosita" from Sesame Street gestures during a taping of the show in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Sesame Place apologizes after Black girls snubbed at parade

By Nardos Haile - Associated Press

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman visits with people attending a Democratic Party event for candidates to meet and collect signatures for ballot petitions for the upcoming Pennsylvania primary election, at the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, Pa., March 4, 2022. The fate of the Democratic Party is intertwined in a pair of Pennsylvania elections that’ll be closely watched this year. Fetterman could help the party keep control of the Senate. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Fetterman knocks Oz with carpetbagger attacks, digs into New Jersey, Pennsylvania rivalry

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto can't come up with the catch during a baseball game, Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hall homers, drives in two, Phillies take series from Nationals

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Debris left in the street as people fled as gunshots rang out on the Parkway during the July 4th fireworks show in Philadelphia on Monday, July 4, 2022. Two Philadelphia police officers working at the city’s Fourth of July celebration suffered graze wounds when shots rang out, causing scores of frightened people to flee the scene on foot. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Two police officers shot in Philadelphia during July 4th concert, officials say

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden gestures during the first half of Game 3 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, May 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving Philadelphia. Harden made the decision to allow the 76ers the flexibility they need to sign other players this summer, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side confirmed those plans publicly. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

James Harden declines $47 million option with Philadelphia

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts towards San Diego Padres' Blake Snell after being hit by a pitch from Snell, as he walks off the field with a trainer during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Bryce Harper set for thumb surgery, Phillies hope he plays this year

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, receives attention after being hit by a pitch while interim manager Rob Thomson, background left, and Nick Castellanos, background right, look on during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Harper breaks thumb in Phillies’ 4-2 win over Padres

By Richard J. Marcus - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, right, slides home to score against Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, left, on a single by Lane Thomas during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hoskins’ pinch-hit in 10th helps Phillies top Nationals for 15th win in 17 games

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera, right, celebrates with teammates after winning the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Washington. Philadelphia won 5-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Obstruction call helps Phillies sweep Nationals for 14th win in 16

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his two-run home run with Yairo Munoz, right, during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Schwarber hits 2 homers as Phils thump Nats, 12th win in 14

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press