The victory helped Philadelphia maintain a share of first place in the Atlantic Division.
The Nets have not held a share of first with at least 13 games played since Nov. 26, 2006.
Porto has only one win in four matches even as the club holds on to a share of first place in its league.
For the first time since Aug. 3, the Yankees, losers of seven of their last eight games, do not own a share of first place.
Breaking out of a bad run against a Sporting Kansas City side that can grab a share of first place with a win is a considerable challenge.
In addition, if the Baltimore Ravens lose at Miami, the Bengals will have a share of first place in the A.F.C.
"We wanted to come in here and get a share of first," said Osgood, who was awarded the game's first star.
They were well on their way to a series victory against the leading team in the A.L. West, and a share of first place in their own division.
The MetroStars (6-4-3) got one point, giving them a share of first place with the Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference.
Fox claimed a share of first place in the ratings on Monday, thanks largely to the strength of its medical drama, "House," about a cantankerous doctor.
On a day of wild extremes at the British Open, David Duval boldly shot his way into a share of first place.
