Wade began writing books to fill the time when he was away from the game. He published his second novel in November.

In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...

When Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he became the ...

Jeff Torborg, who caught three no-hitters as a player and was the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the White Sox ...

Jeff Torborg, a former player who caught three no-hitters and was named the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the ...

What if Ryne Sandberg wasn’t traded to the Cubs in 1982? Could the Phillies have won another championship other than their one in 1980? Last week in this column, I focused on careers that “could have ...

LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.

Lakers superstar LeBron James was seen rocking Buckeyes gear in a luxury box, while Phillies star Bryce Harper was also in ...

How would the flight of the Eagles changed if they had drafted O.J. Simpson instead of Leroy Keyes in 1969? Or how would the Phillies have been with Ferguson Jenkins in their starting rotation for 10 ...

It’s the most exclusive club in all of baseball — the 500-home-run club. Only 28 players have reached the majestic ...

The White Sox said on social media that Torborg — who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010 — died in his hometown of Westfield, N.J.

Torborg managed the Sox from 1989 to ’91, winning 94 games in 1990, 25 more than in the previous season. But the Sox finished ...