Public celebration to be held for Ed Snider

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Comcast Spectacor, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Snider Family invite fans and friends to gather at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, April 21, to celebrate the life of Ed Snider.

Remembering Flyers founder Ed Snider

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Ed Snider, the Philadelphia Flyers founder whose "Broad Street Bullies" became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, has died after a 2-year battle with cancer.

Bryan Colangelo named President of Basketball Operations for the 76ers

Bryan Colangelo has been named as the Philadelphia 76ers’ President of Basketball Operations the team’s Managing General Partner Josh Harris announced Sunday.

Former NFL, ex-Saint, Will Smith killed in double shooting

Former NFL defensive lineman Will Smith was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident in New Orleans late Saturday, authorities said.

Villanova Championship Parade draws huge crowd

 After a seven-year drought, Philadelphia is getting another chance to celebrate a championship season.

Low-income kids get straight A's after joining basketball team in Minneapolis

At the heart of our communities are people who go above and beyond to lift others up. Like on the courts at Phelps Parks Recreation Center in south Minneapolis, where a group of third grade boys are learning valuable lessons about basketball and life.

Villanova faces off against UNC in NCAA Championship Monday night

HOUSTON (AP) — The long college basketball season comes to an end for the men tonight as Villanova faces North Carolina for the national championship in Houston.

Team bus driver emotional during Villanova's return home after NCAA win

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Sirens from a police escort blared as the NCAA champion Wildcats arrived back at campus welcomed by an excited Nova family.

76ers GM Sam Hinkie steps down

PHILADELPHIA (AP/WTXF) -- Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie quit Wednesday after turning the organization into one of the worst teams in NBA history.

Villanova Victory Parade details announced

Officials have announced the time and place for the Villanova Men's Basketball victory parade following their NCAA Championship victory.

Minneapolis condo owners threatened with $5,000 fine for Super Bowl rentals

US Bank Stadium is still months away from completion and nearly two years away from hosting Super Bowl LII, yet listings for places to stay are already popping up on sites like VRBO and Airbnb.

Soccer star Abby Wambach arrested for DUI overnight

Abby Wambach, former captain of the U.S. women's national team, was arrested for driving under the influence early Sunday morning.

Charlotte woman works out while pregnant

A local CrossFit trainer is getting a lot of attention for making what some consider a tough decision after becoming pregnant. Emily “Breeze” Ross Watson can be found at Rising Crossfit in Ballantyne. She says she isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down, even at eight months.