Joel Embiid missed another matchup in Denver, taking away any drama on the first night of the NBA's Rivalry Week. Embiid hasn't played in Denver since 2019.

High school pitcher Paul Pettit signs with the Pirates for a record $100,000. To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor.

John Elway gets his second straight Super Bowl ring, weaving his magic for the final time during the Denver Broncos' 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Justine Henin-Hardenne wins her third Grand Slam title and extends her dominance in major finals against countrywoman Kim Clijsters with a 6-3,

Walking off the court in Colorado, the Philadelphia 76ers were carrying their seventh-straight loss. Despite having the nine-time All-Star Paul George return to

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 144-109 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday as their losing streak reached seven games. The Sixers trailed by as many as 35, allowing Denver to score 68 points in the paint and 37 fast break points.