NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

Bill Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr.

Philadelphia Phillies extend win streak to 4 with 2-1 win over Pirates

Philadelphia's Didi Gregorious raced home when an ambitious throw from first to third by Pittsburgh’s Michael Chavis leading off the top of the 10th inning sailed wide of the target, helping the Phillies pull out a 2-1 victory.

Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates

Kyle Schwarber hit his National League-leading 32nd homer and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Harden, 76ers make it official on 2-year, $68 million deal

Harden signed a deal worth slightly over $68 million, paying him about $33 million this season with a $35 million player option for the 2023-24 season.

US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia

Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.

Former Temple coach James “Skip” Wilson, who led baseball team to 1,034 wins, dies at 92

Former Temple coach James “Skip” Wilson has died at 92. Wilson led the Owls to a pair of College World Series appearances and 1,034 wins in 46 seasons as the program’s head coach.

Jackie Robinson Museum set to finally open in New York

After 14 years of planning and fundraising through delays, the Jackie Robinson Museum is finally ready to open in New York City.

Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.

NFL announces streaming platform 'NFL+'

The NFL is making its move into offering its own media streaming platform.

Chinatown fears community, business loss in Philadelphia 76er new arena plan

Organizers and members of Philadelphia's Chinatown say they were surprised by the 76ers' announcement that they hope to build a $1.3 billion arena just a block from the community’s gateway arch.

Gomes, Smyly help lift Cubs to three-game sweep of Phillies

Garrett Stubbs homered for the Phillies, who failed to gain ground in the NL wild-card race against the lowly Cubs.

Pete Rose to appear on Phillies' field with 1980 World Series championship team

Pete Rose will make an appearance on the field in Philadelphia next month for the first time since receiving a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.

Cubs score 5 in 10th to beat Phillies 6-2

Nico Hoerner homered early and scored the tiebreaking run in a five-run 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday night.

Dwight Smith, 1995 Braves World Series champion, dies at 58

Former Atlanta Braves outfield John Dwight Smith Sr., who helped his team clinch the 1995 World Series has died. He was 58.

76 Place: Philadelphia 76ers announce plan to develop new privately-funded arena in Center City

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to get a new home in Center City. The team announced plans to develop a privately-funded arena in the heart of the city that will be known as "76 Place."