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Perry Elementary Wins Erie Royal Basketball Tournament

Co-ed teams from six local schools competed in the annual event at Erie High School.

Top DraftKings NBA DFS Plays for Monday 3/30/26

DraftKings Network analysts share their top fantasy basketball picks for tonight's NBA slate.

Sewickley Academy boys basketball team wins state title

Panthers defeat Old Forge 52-36 in PIAA Class 2A championship game

Sixers Defeat Hornets in Crucial Standings Battle

Philadelphia's veteran leadership proves key in tight win over Charlotte

76ers' Tyrese Maxey returns vs. Hornets without 5-on-5 practice

Maxey helped lead Philadelphia to a comeback win despite limited preparation.

76ers HC Nick Nurse Praises Players' Poise in Tight Win Over Hornets

Nurse highlights team's composure and execution down the stretch in a 'super intense' game.

Tyrese Maxey returns as healthy 76ers rally past Hornets

Philadelphia's Big 3 of Embiid, George and Maxey help stop Charlotte's hot streak

Sixers Earn Tiebreaker Over Hornets With Road Win

Philadelphia 76ers defeat Charlotte Hornets in tight Eastern Conference matchup.

Duquesne to Host Top JUCO Scorer on Monday

Duquesne looks to add top junior college talent to bolster roster.

Bulls Suffer Injuries in Blowout Loss to 76ers

Chicago's playoff hopes take another hit as key players go down in lopsided defeat.

Oklahoma Baptist Bison's Historic Season Ends in Final Four Loss

The Bison fell 98-80 to Gannon in the NCAA Division II Tournament semifinals

Bill Murray Cheers on UConn at Sweet 16 Game

The iconic actor's son Luke is an assistant coach for the Huskies.

2026 Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars

Deer Lakes' Evan Moore named Player of the Year

76ers Star Tyrese Maxey's Status Uncertain for Hornets Matchup

Philadelphia looks to clinch season series against Charlotte in Saturday night showdown.

Smethport girls basketball team finishes season 11-3 after loss to Port

Zoe Frame and Aubrey Dickerson each scored 9 points in the defeat.

Central PA Boys and Blair County Girls Victorious in Altoona Mirror Classic

The 19th annual high school basketball showcase featured the top talent from the 814 region.

Geno Auriemma Unleashes NSFW Rant on NCAA Women's Tournament

UConn coach criticizes scheduling, logistics, and shooting woes during Sweet 16 games.

14-Year-Old Picks Perfect Women's NCAA Tournament Bracket

Otto Schellhammer has correctly picked the first 48 women's games in ESPN's Tournament Challenge.

Sixers Star Tyrese Maxey Nears Return From Pinkie Injury

Maxey's re-evaluation in late March could determine if he plays in the 76ers' final games or postseason push.

Fertittas to Purchase Connecticut Sun for Record $300 Million

The Fertitta family, owners of the Houston Rockets, are buying the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and relocating the team to Houston.

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