Julius Erving will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday, just a few weeks after the 50th anniversary of the event that led to his milestone signing by the 76ers: the American Basketball Association’s ...

Julius Erving is one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. As one of the first superstars in the sport, he revolutionized the game with his acrobatic shots and creative dunks. Three years ...

Kobe Bryant was a dying breed for several reasons. He never shied away from responsibility or the moment, whether it was shooting four air balls against the Utah Jazz in his rookie season or taking ...

Michael Jordan has always credited Julius Erving as a trailblazer. A man whose gravity-defying finishes and graceful flight introduced artistry to basketball that the Chicago Bulls legend would later ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud. Edgecombe tumbled to the floor – yes, the 76ers rookie ...