Brunson, Barrett help Knicks rally to beat 76ers 106-104

Obi Toppin hit a 3-pointer and Jalen Brunson finished off a three-point play seconds later as the New York Knicks rallied from 12 points down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-104 on Friday night.

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Brittney Griner "is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances" and that the administration was working "to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions" of Griner and Whelan."

Tavares' 11th career hat trick sends Maple Leafs past Flyers

John Tavares had his 11th career hat trick and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Porzingis, Beal lead Wizards over Embiid-less 76ers, 121-111

The Washington Wizards took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence for a 121-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet; he and Nets to make donations

Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.

Philadelphia, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

Philadelphia sports fans are about to find themselves at the center of the sports universe, and they're bringing Houston along for the ride. The Phillies are on the cusp of a World Series title and the undefeated Eagles are taking on the Texans.

Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder hire Bank of America to consider selling team

The Washington Commanders have confirmed that Dan and Tanya Snyder and the organization have hired representation to consider possibly selling the team.

World Series: Tim McGraw happily pays tribute to his dad, relief pitcher Tug McGraw

Country music star Tim McGraw was at Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 of the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros and he paid tribute to his late dad, Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw.

Ex-Chiefs coach Britt Reid sentenced to 3 years in jail after 2021 car crash

Ex-Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a drunken crash that left a 5-year-old girl with a serious brain injury.

Former Vikings coach Adam Zimmer dead at 38

Former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer has died. He was 38 years old.

Broncos trade Bradley Chubb to Miami Dolphins, sources say

Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are trading star-crossed pass rusher Bradley Chubb to Miami for a package that includes the Dolphins' first-round draft pick next year.

Rain postpones Phillies-Astros World Series game 3

In the City of Brotherly Love and the undefeated Eagles, Justin Verlander showed the reverse of the first and playfully gave Phillies fans another kind of bird Monday — with his middle finger as he stepped off Houston’s team bus.