Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training

With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.

Embiid has 39, powers 76ers past Nets in overtime, 112-104

Joel Embiid had 39 points and 16 rebounds, Alec Burks and Shake Milton added big baskets in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their dominance at home with a 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Hayes' OT goal powers Flyers past Blue Jackets 4-3

Kevin Hayes scored 3:51 into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Thursday night to sweep the home-and-home series between Metropolitan Division contenders.

Astros name barred by Little Leagues near Williamsport amid cheating scandal

Just 60 miles east of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, one Little League director is sending a clear message to his 4,000 players about the Houston Astros and their sign-stealing scam.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant shared love of basketball and skills on the court

The pair were often seen together at games and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.

Eagles part ways with veteran linebacker Nigel Bradham

The team announced Wednesday that they had released the veteran linebacker after he played four seasons with the team.

Konecny helps Flyers send Blue Jackets to 6th straight loss

Travis Konecny had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 Tuesday night.

Racing team for Ryan Newman says he is 'awake and speaking' at the hospital

Newman was leading in the final lap when he was caught in the back by another racer's bumper, sending him right into a wall. His car flipped, rolled, and was hit on the driver's side by another car before finally skidding across the finish line with his roof engulfed in flames.

Hamlin and Newman contrast risk and reward at Daytona 500

In a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.

McCutchen upbeat about recovery from knee injury

The Phillies held their first workout with the full squad Monday. McCutchen said he plans to be ready for opening day.

Remembering Kobe: 13 years later

It's July 2007. Kobe Bryant is trying his hand at having a kid's basketball camp. It was his first and, lucky me, I got to cover this workshop 13 years ago that Bryant called "The Kobe Basketball Academy."

Denny Hamlin wins the Daytona 500 for second year in a row

Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the third time when he beat Ryan Blaney to the finish line in the second-closest finish in race history. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan Newman was wrecked as the leader and crossed the finish line with his car on its roof, engulfed in flames.

Rain halts Daytona 500; race rescheduled for Monday

The Daytona 500 had to be rescheduled due to rain on Sunday for the first time since 2012, dampening NASCAR's season opener that started with a ballyhooed visit from President Donald Trump.