Harden shines in Philadelphia home debut with 26 points vs Knicks

Harden had a packed house in a frenzy from the moment he was introduced as “making his Philadelphia home debut,” then flashed his MVP-form with 26 points, nine assists and nine rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 123-108 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again

Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?

The Beard is here: Philadelphia excited for James Harden's home debut

Philly is in a tizzy over Harden’s impending home debut. Almost three weeks since he was acquired in a trade, two road games, billboards welcoming his arrival, and a spawning cottage industry of "Beard" T-shirts later, Harden will finally play in Philly for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks.

Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda

A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men “agreed to end their partnership” after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals.

MLB cancels Opening Day, first two series after sides fail to reach lockout deal

Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.

Simmons not practicing, making game in Philadelphia unlikely

Ben Simmons is not expected to practice this week, according to Nets coach Steve Nash. The development makes it unlikely that the former 76er will be ready to play in a return to Philadelphia March 10.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.

Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins CEO

Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins on Monday after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn't come close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.

Bucs to play NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany, leading the league's expansion into the country. In all, five NFL teams will host international games in three countries in the upcoming season.

MLB negotiations recessed, will resume Monday as deadline looms

The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.

USFL 2022: QB Shea Patterson selected as 1st overall draft pick with Michigan Panthers

Fans eager to see who will become the new face of their franchise can tune in for the USFL inaugural draft starting Tuesday night and concluding Wednesday, Feb. 23. Eight teams will select players from every position in a 35-round draft.

Tom Brady to play himself, produce road trip movie: ’80 for Brady’

Retired NFL star Tom Brady will play himself in a new movie he’s also producing called “80 for Brady,” a film about four Patriots fans traveling to Super Bowl LI.

MLB says season could be shortened if no labor agreement is reached

Major League Baseball said Wednesday that the 2022 season will be shortened if no labor agreement has been reached by the end of Monday.

Colin Kaepernick initiative to offer free autopsies for police-related deaths

The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings, and issue final reports to requesting families.

Phil Mickelson apologizes for 'reckless' Saudi-backed golf league comments

Phil Mickelson apologized for comments about the proposed Saudi-backed rival league that prompted backlash, saying he needs some “time away."