Maxey scores 28 as 76ers, without Harden, Embiid, beat Heat

Tyrese Maxey scored 13 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, including nine in a row during a crucial stretch, to lead the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-106 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat.

USFL 2022: Full schedule of games released for 10-week regular season

The highly-anticipated United States Football League (USFL) kicks off in April and the league released its full slate of matchups for the 10-week regular season Monday.

Raptors win 6th straight road game, top 76ers 93-88

Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Precious Achiuwa scored 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio State

The Wildcats earned their eighth trip to the Sweet 16 under Jay Wright after surviving a second-half push from the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Schwarber finalizes $79 million, 4-year deal with Phillies

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized their $79 million, four-year contract. Schwarber gets $19 million this year and $20 million in each of the following three seasons.

Source: Carlos Correa agrees to 3-year, $105.3 million contract with Minnesota Twins

Star shortstop Carlos Correa agreed early Saturday to a $105.3 million, three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, a person familiar with the negotiations said.

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report

The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.

NASCAR: What to expect from Atlanta's super new speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway will be the site of this weekend's Folds of Honor 500. The speedway has been redesigned to enhance the race track's performance for drivers.

Indiana cheerleader saves March Madness game after freeing stuck basketball

An Indiana cheerleader became “the hero in Portland” after the ball got stuck behind the backboard during Thursday night’s game against St. Mary’s.

Bracket busters: Saint Peter's upsets No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT

Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty on Thursday night, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

UPenn's Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs

Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday as the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship.

Packers trading Davante Adams to Raiders: report

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers.

Eagles release Fletcher Cox, reworking contract for possible return to Philadelphia, reports say

The Philadelphia Eagles released defensive tackle Fletcher Cox on Thursday, just before he was set to make a guaranteed $18M, according to reports. The team is working to rework a new deal.

Colin Kaepernick reaches out to Seahawks, Pete Carroll about NFL chance

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spoke to Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll about another chance to play in the league. The NFL organized a workout for Kaepernick in 2019, but it turned chaotic and resulted in no job offers.

Wright Way: Hall of Fame coach keeps Villanova in title hunt

Coach Jay Wright has Villanova again in the national championship hunt. The Wildcats have won two national titles under their Hall of Fame coach.

Captain 1,000: Flyers salute Giroux in potential final days

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux is set on Thursday to play his 1,000th career game. He would join Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke as the only players to reach 1,000 games played all with the Flyers.