LeBron James will sit out against the Raptors with back and sciatica management

The Philadelphia Union star is a long shot to win it, but much more likely to win the other prize he’s up for, Young Player of the Year. Ryan Richter did not make the coach of the year finalists.

“He’s already set a good foundation," midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said. "If he’s the coach, we’re going to keep doing that, and if not, we’re going to keep doing that.”

After a slow start to his college career, Scott is finding his footing with the Owls. Through three games, the redshirt sophomore is a starter and the team’s leading scorer.

Tirfe, who was born in West Philadelphia to immigrant parents and raised in Upper Darby, was inspired to pick up music by the Roots. He said he "did not look at any comments" following his rendition.

The Owls’ newcomers and returners are starting to adjust to different roles and responsibilities. Their defense also proved to be a bright spot against the Explorers.

And the drama surrounding Matvei Michkov.

Walker, a terrific rebounder despite his 6-foot-7 frame, is filling in as the Sixers' backup center while Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow, and Ariel Hukporti are all sidelined.

The rest of the Eagles season isn't free of implications, even if the team's playoff hopes have all but evaporated.

After a successful playing and coaching career in the WNBA, Wright returns to her alma mater with a goal of making the Nittany Lions into a national powerhouse.

The Flyers rallied from a 2-0 hole with a power-play goal from Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim's third-period goal, but the overtime loss dropped them to 0-6 in games that ended after regulation.

Wheeler, who came back from thoracic outlet syndrome, finished with a 3.00 ERA and 193 strikeouts in 162 innings. He is the first Phillie to win the award since Brad Lidge in 2008.

A year after a second-place finish to the Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Sánchez finished second in the NL Cy Young voting behind the Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, who won unanimously.

Executives are expected to be busy over the next two weeks before the sport goes dark. Dave Dombrowski is leaving the GM meetings with “more information” as he looks to address his list of needs.

Speaking to media members over Zoom on Wednesday evening, Brière added that Michkov and his agent, Paul Theofanous, have both denied any suggestion that they'd want a trade came from them.

The Phillies still view their No. 1 prospect as a starter, and Dave Dombrowski said he's not far off from pitching in the majors.

Ristolainen, who was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday, has not played since Oct. 24 after reaggravating an upper-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks.

If Ennis wins, he would be in position to fight later next year against WBC champ Sebastian Fundora and crown an undisputed champ at 154 pounds.

The Hawks earned a 2-1 win over Vermont and will advance to the first round of the NCAA Tournament, where they'll face top-seeded Northwestern on Friday.

This year's Big Ten championship will be the last in conference history. While the Penn State head coach supports the change, Campbell said there’s still work to be done to make the new format better.

Details remain to be worked out but the money generated from the proposed tax will fund libraries, rec centers, arts and culture groups, said Sen. Nikil Saval.

Rocky Balboa 50th anniversary celebration events will bring road closures to Center City and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway around the Art Museum this weekend.

With the state board of education not expected to vote on new cut scores until next week, the Philadelphia school district is now accepting applications for selective schools through Dec. 16.

Embiid, who remains listed as questionable to play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors because of plantar fascia management, entered the night shooting 37% from the floor.

November thunderstorms are unusual, occurring about once every two years in Philly.

The new inquiry is one of a vast array of investigations planned into the Trump administration after Democrats regained control of the House and Senate from Republicans in the midterm elections.