Russia is set to lose a biathlon gold medal from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics following a new doping ban for a leading athlete
The coronavirus epidemic in China is raising concerns about a potential shortage of hockey sticks
Kobe Bryant was one of eight finalists announced as candidates for enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, a decision that came as absolutely no surprise in his first year of eligibility
A jury has convicted a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach of lying to police when she denied that two teen athletes told her of sexual abuse by sports doctor Larry Nassar in 1997, nearly 20 years before he was charged
Former President Barack Obama — a huge basketball fan, officially the game’s First Fan during his eight years in office — made an unannounced appearance at an NBA Cares event during All-Star weekend in his hometown of Chicago with several of the league’s top rookies, second-year players and coaches
Vanessa Bryant is honoring the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. The wife and mother announced a change in name to Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Sports Foundation on her Instagram account.
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee say there’s “no case for any contingency plans or cancelling” the 2020 Games because of the fast spreading virus that has caused one death in Japan and about 1,400 in mainland China
A hearing on the confidentiality of emails between Catholic officials and the New Orleans NFL franchise will be open to news media and the public
Tokyo Olympic organizers have repeated their message at the start of meetings with the IOC that the 2020 Games will not be waylaid by the virus spreading from neighboring China
Salt Lake City may shift its focus to bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics rather than the Games four years earlier following the announcement that Sapporo, Japan, will bid for 2030.
The U.S. men’s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men
Patrick Dempsey will serve as the honorary captain for the U.S. cycling team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, part of a unique working relationship between USA Cycling and the actor best known for his role on “Grey’s Anatomy
Why would the NFL’s New Orleans Saints strike a behind-the-scenes alliance with the Catholic Church on an issue as emotionally fraught as clergy sex abuse? It’s a question even die-hard fans are asking in a Catholic city where football is a religion of its own
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by the NFL after being suspended for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with a helmet in a Nov. 14 game.
The Philadelphia World Cup bid committee received $2 million in grants to bolster its efforts to be selected as a host city for the 2026 games.
Two Ohio State University football players were booked into jail early Wednesday on charges of rape and kidnapping, police said.
St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during a break in play in the first period, prompting the Blues and Anaheim Ducks to postpone their game Tuesday night.
Nerd Street Gamers selected the architecture firm behind Citizens Bank Park and other stadiums across the world to design more than 100 of its esports venues in the United States.
The amount of money wagered in New Jersey on the Academy Awards this year fell by almost half from last year’s level.
Ben Simmons will square off against Kawhi Leonard for the first time since last year’s playoff series — a matchup Simmons credits for his defensive game going to another level.
The Phillies will be playing in spring training games in less than two weeks and you can catch 10 of them on NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia+. Here is the full list.
The announcement of this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame finalists in Chicago on Friday will be largely about the memory of Kobe Bryant, and rightly so.
The NCAA is stepping up its lobbying efforts as Congress considers allowing endorsement money for college athletes
Carter Hart had a timely return and an impending lineup decision became tougher as the Flyers earned a huge win in the standings with a 4-1 decision Monday over the Panthers.
Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger is suing the Houston Astros
Joel Embiid had quite the interesting social media post Monday night and things got a little crazy when Jimmy Butler responded to it.
Gritty’s bobblehead of the month for February is everything you’d want in a bobblehead and more.
The mitts are about to start popping in Phillies spring training camp. Here are 10 storylines to keep up on, from the manager’s office, to the coaches’ room, to the clubhouse.
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are not a perfect fit, but that doesn’t mean the Sixers should be looking to trade either one of them.
The support for Oskar Lindblom has continued to grow across world as a new “Oskar Strong” shirt is available by Biscuit Tees.
Alec Burks had been active for the Sixers’ game Sunday night against the Clippers but did not play. Tuesday, Brett Brown plans to have Burks make his Sixers debut.
Carter Hart has a new goalie mask and it is awesome.
After Furkan Korkmaz’s incredible weekend, Noah Levick looks at a few stats to help put what the 22-year-old is doing into perspective.
Glenn Robinson III had a bright start on Sunday night to his second stint as a Sixer, while Alec Burks stayed on the bench after a couple of days that were “all over the place.” By Noah Levick
Joel Embiid made a big three in the fourth quarter Sunday and then shushed the crowd. His reasoning for why didn’t make things any clearer.
Everything Furkan Korkmaz touched in the last two games turned to gold. He capped off on a high-scoring weekend Sunday night with 31 points in the Sixers’ 118-111 win over the Bulls.
Let’s look at some adorable, appreciative and impressive social media reaction to Claude Giroux’s 800 career NHL points. By Jordan Hall
Brian Elliott made 25 saves to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 7-2 and keep Alex Ovechkin from reaching another milestone
How about that response? After an embarrassing loss at home, the Flyers went to D.C. and embarrassed the first-place Capitals, 7-2, Saturday night to strengthen their playoff case.
In his return to Washington, D.C., on Saturday night, Matt Niskanen received a touching video tribute from the Capitals.
Sixers general manager Elton Brand on Friday night addressed Brett Brown’s job status, the team’s “uphill battle” and more.
Samantha Mewis scored twice and the U.S. national team secured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-0 semifinal victory Friday night over Mexico in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament
The Sixers gave interesting answers Friday night when asked about Wednesday’s players-only meeting.
Ben Simmons capped off a strong first half against the Bucks with a circus finish — and this kid lost his mind.
In addition to their recent coaching hires, the Eagles added three familiar names in former Pro Bowlers Darren Sproles, Brent Celek and Connor Barwin to the front office.
Knowing its season begins less than a week after one of the biggest betting events in America, the new XFL is embracing sports betting in a major way.
The Flyers on Friday night called up top prospect Morgan Frost and let’s look at what means.
Jessica Mendoza will no longer be on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” or work for the New York Mets front office after signing a contract extension with the network
The good news about the Sixers’ road trip is that it’s finally over.
Charles Barkley doesn’t pull punches and he went off about the Sixers Thursday night.
The Phillies announced all of their minor-league coaching staffs for the 2020 season and it includes some interesting names.
There is a common theme among the Eagles’ three newest assistant coaches and it was something the organization needed.
After the Flyers’ ugly show Thursday night, Alain Vigneault wasn’t about to lose anything at the podium. By Jordan Hall
For the first time, a woman has been chosen to launch the torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Games at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics in Greece.
A public memorial for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people killed last month in a helicopter crash in Calabasas is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, multiple law enforcement sources familiar with planning of the event tell NBC News.
Gianna Bryant’s school retired her No. 2 basketball jersey on Wednesday night in a ceremony that paid tribute to her memory.
With two new hirings, the promotion of Press Taylor, and still a lack of an offensive coordinator, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is making it more clear that in 2020, the offense will be his to run.
Gayle King wants to set the record straight.
The Sixers don’t have much in the way of trade assets but GM Elton Brand got tremendous value in acquiring two useful wings for a trio of second-rounders.
The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has urged Congress to pass a bill criminalizing international doping conspiracies before this summer’s Tokyo Olympics
The Sixers on Wednesday called up two-way player Marial Shayok, one of the top scorers in the G League this season.
The Eagles are reportedly adding the title of “passing game coordinator” for Press Taylor in 2020.
Al Horford made a comment Wednesday about the Sixers’ locker room that caught the attention of media outlets around the country. It’s worth supplying context to what he said.
“I don’t think many of us can imagine what he has to go through,” Jakub Voracek said. But the Flyers know how to support Nolan Patrick as he recovers from a migraine disorder. By Jordan Hall
Joel Embiid on Wednesday talked about sacrifices he feels he’s had to make and how he’s struggling with his place in the Sixers’ offense.
Pretty soon, the Phillies might be able to put together an entire 26-man roster of minor-league signings. They announced four more roster moves Wednesday.
Oddsmakers see Carson Wentz as a threat to win the league MVP next season.
With only 17 home games in the regular season, the Philadelphia Union have limited opportunities to engage with fans. Now, the team is using esports to reach a wider audience.
The Yankees’ loss is the Phillies’ gain, and new farm director Brian Barber could be just the man to shape the Phils’ future.
Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen believes the Sixers are Ben Simmons’ team.
Gritty schooling some nuns in basketball, totally normal. By Jordan Hall
The Philadelphia Phillies will retire the late Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay’s No. 34 this season
“Last night was a flat-out, absolute disgrace, and somebody needs to take heat for it,” Missanelli said on 97.5 this afternoon.
The trade deadline is coming and the Sixers are underperforming, but they need the players they already acquired to step up more than they need new ones. By Paul Hudrick
Sumo is going to get some extra attention because of the Tokyo Olympics.
Claude Giroux is scoring less in 2019-20 – and guess what? That’s not a bad thing for the Flyers. By Jordan Hall
