Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have a lot more to worry about than their poor road record or playoff s...
76ers’ Simmons out at least 2 more weeks with back injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss at least two more weeks with nerve issues in his lowe...
Bloomberg’s influence stretches far and wide
When Mike Bloomberg held a rally this month at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the signs of his wealth...
Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division
The Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.Now the race to the finish is getting ...
Mom, daughter plead not guilty to slaying 5 close relatives
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A mother and her adult daughter pleaded not guilty Tuesday to killing five of their close relativ...
A hijab and Azawakh hounds: Westminster dog show’s new faces
NEW YORK — Dressed in hot pink and a colorful hijab, crouched down close to Ring 1 to cheer on the hounds, Aliya Taylor clearly stood out.
New Philadelphia police chief starts amid surge in homicides
PHILADELPHIA — The new commissioner of the nation's fourth-largest city police force will start work Monday amid a surge in homicides and calls for ac...
Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong defensive effort to beat the Philadelphia 76ers ...
Key witness could be in doubt in landmark church retrial
PHILADELPHIA — An aging monsignor who was the first U.S. church official ever tried and sent to prison over his handling of priest-abuse complaints co...
Kobe Bryant and Philly: From hero to traitor to beloved
PHILADELPHIA — Jeered like a traitor just a few miles from the high school where he won a state title, Kobe Bryant stewed on the bench as the final mi...
James passes Bryant on NBA scoring list in Lakers’ loss
PHILADELPHIA — With a tribute to Kobe Bryant written on his Nikes, LeBron James moved past the retired Los Angeles great for third place on the NBA's ...
LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for 3rd on NBA scoring list
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James moved past Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list, getting the milestone on a driving layup against ...
LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets
NEW YORK — LeBron James had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 10th triple-double of the season and the Los Angeles Lakers made a season-hig...
Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl
Andy Reid revitalized the Kansas City Chiefs the same way he did with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Trump campaign tries robust outreach to expand his appeal
WASHINGTON — Selfies on a “Women for Trump” bus tour through Iowa. Volunteer training at a “Black Voices for Trump” organizing session in Philadelphia...
Titans, Chiefs on verge of Super Bowl, play for AFC title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It's an approach that ha...
Marchand overskates puck in shootout, Bruins fall to Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — Bruins star Brad Marchand overskated the puck at center ice on a shootout attempt, clinching the Philadelphia Flyers’ 6-5 victory over ...
Devils end Lightning team record tying 10-game win streak
NEWARK, N.J. — Louis Domingue stopped 26 shots against his former team as the New Jersey Devils beat Tampa Bay 3-1 Sunday night, ending the Lightning'...
Maroon, Vasilevskiy lead Tampa Bay to 10th straight victory
PHILADELPHIA — Tampa Bay got offense from an unlikely source to keep its winning streak going.
Without injured Embiid, 76ers rally to beat Celtics 109-98
PHILADELPHIA — Josh Richardson scored 29 points, Ben Simmons had 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers won without injured center Joel Embiid, beating the Bos...
Paul carries Thunder in 4th and OT of victory over Nets
NEW YORK — Chris Paul scored 20 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-103 victory over the B...
Protests across US condemn action in Iran and Iraq
WASHINGTON — Demonstrators in dozens of cities around the U.S. gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration's killing of an Iranian general a...
2019 AP NFL All-Pro team rosters and voting
NEW YORK — The Associated Press 2019 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members:
Unknown players step up for Eagles in clutch moments
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz began the season playing with DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz and Darren Sproles and finished it...
The NBA’s East is loaded at the top, and might stay that way
The West is used to being loaded at the top.
Giants fire Shurmur but keep GM Gettleman after 4-12 season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begi...
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17
The return of Beast Mode. A division title on the line. Possible home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl
DETROIT — Kenny Pickett threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Taysir Mack with 47 seconds left and Pittsburgh held on to beat Eastern Michigan 34-30 in th...
Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 reboun...
The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase
A six-pack of Christmas nuggets to know going into this year’s slate of showcase NBA games on the holiday: Boston at Toronto, Milwaukee at Philadelphi...