Edgecombe named MVP of Rising Stars game after game-winning performance
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
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The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a century and will be bringing the fun to Philadelphia and the region. On Wednesday, Julian "Zeus" McClurkin joined the CBS News Philadelphia studios to teach anchor Janelle Burrell some neat basketball tricks.
Reporter Pat Gallen caught up with the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball team to get answers to a "Gallen of Questions."
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.
Christopher Newman is one of the people behind the Hawk mascot at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what it takes to bring the Hawk to life during basketball games and other events.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122.
Temple University men's basketball coach Adam Fisher talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the legacy assistant coach Bill Courtney leaves behind in college hoops. Courtney recently died at 55.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
George Raveling might not be a recognizable name, but he’s one of the most important figures in the history of basketball.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Drexel University point guard Eli Beard is a difference-maker on the court despite being just 5 feet, 11 inches, his coach said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
In her final basketball season at Drexel University, Philadelphia native Amaris Baker has some extra support: Her brother Gabe is a freshman on the scout team and her biggest cheerleader.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region starts milder with a few early showers, then things dry out pretty quickly from west to east.
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be at Philadelphia International Airport.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region starts milder with a few early showers, then things dry out pretty quickly from west to east.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
SEPTA's Ardmore station has reopened after being closed for six years for construction. Ray Strickland has more on the renovations made to the station.
Pockets of rain on Monday will cause a slow morning commute, but meteorologist Kate Bilo says it will be a cooler and windy day after the rain clears.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we're heading back to a small, but historic community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's called Timbuctoo; it's just 52 acres, but it holds an important piece of Black history in South Jersey. Wakisha Bailey has more on how a new historic marker is helping preserve that story.
Two pilots were killed at LaGuardia Airport in New York after a collision on the runway. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
On Monday, the Trump administration plans to deploy ICE agents to airports to assist TSA officers. It comes as more TSA officers are calling out or even quitting as the partial government shutdown drags on. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on whether Philadelphia International Airport will be impacted.