Sixers take 3-0 series lead on Embiids game-winning 3 in overtime
Joel Embiid made a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 104-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night and a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Joel Embiid made a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 104-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night and a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Philadelphia nurse who ran Boston Marathon in scrubs sets Guinness World Record
A Philadelphia nurse who ran the Boston Marathon in scrubs to raise awareness and money for pandemic-weary nurses is now a Guinness Book of World Records holder.
A Philadelphia nurse who ran the Boston Marathon in scrubs to raise awareness and money for pandemic-weary nurses is now a Guinness Book of World Records holder.
Perfect fill-in: Camargo, Phillies top Rockies 9-6 to end skid
Johan Camargo had four hits, including a three-run home run in a five-run seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 on Wednesday to stop a three-game losing streak.
Johan Camargo had four hits, including a three-run home run in a five-run seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 on Wednesday to stop a three-game losing streak.
Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar take issue with HBO's 'Winning Time'
Jerry West’s lawyers said he demanded a retraction over the depiction which allegedly describes him "as an out-of-control, intoxicated rage-aholic." West seeks a retraction within two weeks of the letter to producer Adam McKay and HBO.
Jerry West’s lawyers said he demanded a retraction over the depiction which allegedly describes him "as an out-of-control, intoxicated rage-aholic." West seeks a retraction within two weeks of the letter to producer Adam McKay and HBO.
Liverpool, Manchester United fans honor Cristiano Ronaldo after death of newborn son
A moving moment of the Liverpool vs. Man United match, held at Anfield stadium, came at seven minutes — in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 United jersey.
A moving moment of the Liverpool vs. Man United match, held at Anfield stadium, came at seven minutes — in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 United jersey.
USFL 2022: Breakers, Gamblers, Stallions kick off inaugural week with wins
USFL 2022 kicked off its inaugural season with wins from New Orleans, Houston and Birmingham.
USFL 2022 kicked off its inaugural season with wins from New Orleans, Houston and Birmingham.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of newborn son
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Monday that one of his newborn twins has died, writing: "It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel."
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Monday that one of his newborn twins has died, writing: "It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel."
Boston Marathon: Kenyans Evans Chebet, Peres Jepchirchir win 2022 race
Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men’s Boston Marathon 2022 title, while Peres Jepchirchir — also of Kenya — won the women’s title.
Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men’s Boston Marathon 2022 title, while Peres Jepchirchir — also of Kenya — won the women’s title.
Jokic, Embiid, Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP honors
Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. The NBA unveiled the top-three finishers in voting for its individual awards Sunday, with the expected names in the running for the marquee award.
Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. The NBA unveiled the top-three finishers in voting for its individual awards Sunday, with the expected names in the running for the marquee award.
Maxey, 76ers try to keep firing in Game 2 against Raptors
The Philadelphia 76ers will try and go up 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Philadelphia 76ers will try and go up 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Olofsson, Thompson each score twice, Sabres beat Flyers 5-3
Kevin Hayes, Noah Cates and Zack MacEwen scored for Philadelphia, and Felix Sandstrom made 35 saves.
Kevin Hayes, Noah Cates and Zack MacEwen scored for Philadelphia, and Felix Sandstrom made 35 saves.
Jazz Chisholm's 3B, 2B lead Marlins over Phillies for series win
National League MVP Bryce Harper homered for Philadelphia, a solo blast off Hernández in the fifth, and had an RBI double in the seventh. The Phillies have lost five of six.
National League MVP Bryce Harper homered for Philadelphia, a solo blast off Hernández in the fifth, and had an RBI double in the seventh. The Phillies have lost five of six.
Humidity plays 'key factor' for NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway
Deep in the dirt, or rather red clay, lies about two inches of sawdust to protect the concrete racing surface of the just over half-mile track.
Deep in the dirt, or rather red clay, lies about two inches of sawdust to protect the concrete racing surface of the just over half-mile track.
76ers fans thrilled with win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs
76ers fans were estactic after the team beat Toronto in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs
76ers fans were estactic after the team beat Toronto in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs
Harper doubles in two, steals home and Phillies snap skid
A night after going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position, Philadelphia finished 7 for 12.
A night after going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position, Philadelphia finished 7 for 12.
Sabres' 4-goal 2nd-period surge fuels 4-3 win over Flyers
Buffalo’s four-goal period matched a season high, which came in the first period of a 6-3 win over the Flyers on Jan. 22.
Buffalo’s four-goal period matched a season high, which came in the first period of a 6-3 win over the Flyers on Jan. 22.
Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1
The opener belonged to Maxey. The 21-year-old Maxey is the youngest Sixer ever to score at least 30 points in a playoff game.
The opener belonged to Maxey. The 21-year-old Maxey is the youngest Sixer ever to score at least 30 points in a playoff game.
NBA playoffs: Things to know about this postseason
Several interesting storylines are set to play out this NBA postseason.
Several interesting storylines are set to play out this NBA postseason.
Sánchez drives in 2, López solid as Marlins beat Phils 7-1
Jesús Sánchez tripled for the second straight game, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Friday night.
Jesús Sánchez tripled for the second straight game, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Friday night.