Colin Kaepernick salary demands deemed too high for XFL, commissioner says

Colin Kaepernick is among the notable free-agent NFL players who did not take the field over the weekend during the XFL’s first week, which featured all of its eight teams in action.

Kobe Bryant to be forefront of NBA All-Star weekend

Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.

Van Riemsdyk, Hart lead Flyers past Panthers 4-1

James van Riemsdyk had a goal and assist, Carter Hart stopped 30 shots in his return from injury and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 Monday night.

Philly native Mo'ne Davis stars in collegiate softball debut

Philadelphia native and Little League World Series phenom Mo’ne Davis made her collegiate softball debut for the Hampton Pirates.

Furkan Korkmaz, Joel Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls

Furkan Korkmaz scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Sunday night to improve their NBA-best home record to 24-2.

Claude Giroux, Flyers rout Capitals and keep Alex Ovechkin at 698 goals

Sean Couturier scored twice, Claude Giroux recorded three points and Brian Elliott made 25 saves to help the Philadelphia Flyers deny Alex Ovechkin a milestone and blow out the Washington Capitals 7-2 Saturday night.

Korkmaz, Simmons lead 76ers past Grizzlies 119-107

The 76ers needed to get back to their home court to get back on track. Furkan Korkmaz’s shooting helped, too.

Eagles hire Celek, Barwin, Sproles to front office positions

Connor Barwin was hired as an assistant the general manager, while Brent Celek and Darren Sproles will serve as personnel consultants.

Blackwood, Devils blank Flyers 5-0; Wood scores twice

Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 46 shots for his second shutout of the season, Miles Wood scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Thursday night.

Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong defensive effort to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-101 on Thursday night.

New Jersey gamblers wage $54.2 million for Super Bowl LIV

Business was brisk at sports books around the country on Super Bowl Sunday. Revenue reports began trickling in Monday evening, including the $54.2 million wagered by gamblers in New Jersey.