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Will the Philadelphia 76ers deliver on their championship expectations? They have made the playoffs in each of the last six seasons but without any long run to show for it. The pattern of second-round exits (interrupted only by a first-round defeat) dwells heavily on the minds of Joel Embiid and the Sixers as the 2022-23 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are working to surround Justin Herbert with a team that can compete for a Super Bowl. The young star has become one of the best quarterbacks in the league and needs an extension. Fortunately for fans of the Bolts, the team is ready to make it happen. A gargantuan payday is coming […]

The best run in the history of the women’s LSU basketball program will cap off with a huge showdown against Iowa basketball. Caitlin Clark has continued to dominate in ways never seen before. Angel Reese, Alexis Morris and the Tigers will have their hands full as they look to capture the March Madness title. In […]

In the third game of the 2023 season, Xander Bogaerts collected two huge firsts for the San Diego Padres. He hit his first home run and won his first game with his new team in an 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Bogaerts’ two-run blast in the bottom of the first kicked off a great […]

PHILADELPHIA — Although Tyrese Maxey didn’t stuff the stat sheet in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors, he made a sizable impact on both ends of the floor. He continued showing his two-way prowess as the Sixers crossed the 50-win threshold for the 2022-23 season. Maxey’s 13 points and six assists on 5-8 shooting […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, leaning on a second-quarter explosion to garner a lead big enough to hold onto the rest of the way out. Joel Embiid didn’t have a great game. but he was good enough to help get the Sixers a win. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) closed out the final full month of the regular season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors (38-39). The Sixers went up by as much as 24, lost the plot for a bit and pulled out a 117-110 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Raptors. Sixers player […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Prior to joining the Philadelphia 76ers, De’Anthony Melton earned the nickname “Mr. Do Something” for his tremendous versatility on the court. All season long, the Sixers have leaned on him to excel in as many areas as he can to help the team. In a change of pace, he tapped into one […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden returned to the court after a four-game absence caused by Achilles soreness. The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a win over the Dallas Mavericks but the Sixers’ floor general didn’t have a very smooth return overall. Fortunately, he played well enough to help Philly snap a three-game skid. Harden said he felt […]

PHILADELPHIA — Even as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks to snap their losing streak, a lot of the discussion surrounding Joel Embiid was about his decision to sit out against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Sixers superstar’s calf injury caught up to him after three games in four days […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (50-26) returned home after their road trip and faced the Dallas Mavericks (37-40) in a nationally televised game. The Sixers snapped their three-game losing streak and won 116-108. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Mavs. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 8-17 FG shooting Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have clinched a spot in the 2023 NBA playoffs, marking their sixth consecutive postseason berth. It’s a feat that the franchise hasn’t seen since the days of Dr. J and Moses Malone. The mighty efforts of Joel Embiid, James Harden, and company could finally get the Sixers deep into the postseason. Recent […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant will go down as one of the biggest trades in NBA history. Although Durant is dealing with an injury, his arrival to the desert could bring the Suns back to championship contention. Phoenix paid a huge price to get him — one that Devin Booker was willing to […]

Aaron Judge’s decision to stay with the New York Yankees not only makes him a New York icon forever but also the team’s captain. It’s a highly prestigious honor that the superstar slugger seems very equipped to handle. Yankees players and coaches greatly appreciate not only what Judge brings to the field but also to […]

Unless an NBA team is looking to add another backup center at the last minute, DeMarcus Cousins will not be playing in the 2022-23 season. The 32-year-old former All-Star has bounced around from team to team in the past few seasons in search of a role. Now, he can’t find one. Cousins, who played with […]

The 2023 NFL offseason has already seen some new rule changes. In addition to new uniform rules that allow players to wear the number 0, the league also tweaked scheduling rules to allow teams to play two Thursday Night Football games instead of just one. Patrick Mahomes is unhappy with the extra Thursday game and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a big 2023 season. Some of their key players are dealing with injuries, like starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin. Thankfully, the 28-year-old isn’t slated to miss a massive chunk of the season. Gonsolin hurt his ankle in the offseason and will start the season on the IL but […]

The Cincinnati Bengals may have the best wide receiver trio in the NFL but still have room to add more around Joe Burrow. As they look to get back into the Super Bowl, their latest signing gives him another pass-catching threat in the form of tight end Irv Smith Jr. Smith and the Bengals have […]

Nikola Jokic’s chance to avenge himself against Joel Embiid after an embarrassing performance against him in January was taken away. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man was ruled out with a calf injury, making the Denver Nuggets’ matchup with the Sixers much less interesting. Despite a late comeback score, Jokic took care of business with 25 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ last westbound trip of the regular season was not kind to them. James Harden didn’t play and Joel Embiid was absent in the final game, a loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers have lost three straight games for the first time since early December. But it’s not all […]

The buzz around one of the most anticipated games of the season died down quickly. The MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was canceled when the Philadelphia 76ers (49-26) decided to sit Embiid in their road-trip finalé against the Denver Nuggets (51-24). With James Harden also sidelined, the Sixers made things interesting but […]

Basketball fans everywhere were anticipating a showdown of two MVP frontrunners with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers visiting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Unfortunately, that is no longer on the table. The Sixers have decided to rule Embiid out due to a calf injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. […]

As MLB continues to lean further into alternate and retro uniforms with its City Connect line of threads, the Atlanta Braves are using it as a vehicle to celebrate the legendary Hank Aaron. The Braves’ revealed their new uniforms on Monday, highlighted by white-and-blue jerseys and hats. The uniforms feature “The A” on the left side […]

Joel Embiid is in the midst of a fantastic season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP award seems to be his to lose and the Sixers look like a true championship-caliber team. Embiid sat down with Shams Charania of The Athletic to talk about his season, his MVP candidacy and much more. On top of […]

Tua Tagovailoa had about as up-and-down of a season as one could have in 2022. The Miami Dolphins quarterback showed legitimate potential but suffered numerous injuries to his head. With at least two (likely three) concussions over the course of one season, his future was shrouded in uncertainty. Fortunately for the Dolphins, Tagovailoa has continued […]

The New York Mets are gearing up for another season of high expectations. They spent big again this offseason to plug holes and retain their star players in the hopes of making a World Series run. Ahead of Opening Day, they are looking to fine-tune their roster and have come to the decision to move […]

The Indianapolis Colts look like they will finally turn the reigns over to a young quarterback. With the fourth overall pick, they are in a position to land one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Shane Steichen will have a lot on his plate as he looks to develop a young quarterback, […]

Joel Embiid may finally be the MVP, becoming the first Philadelphia 76ers superstar to win the award since Allen Iverson. But the Sixers’ big man continues to claim that whichever way the vote falls, it won’t matter to him. Embiid currently leads Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in an MVP race that is going to […]

The Miami Marlins are looking to establish themselves as a legitimate team in the 2023 season. A lot of that potential success will be due to Jazz Chisholm Jr., though the young star is dealing with an injury. Chisholm, in the midst of a move from second base to center field, is dealing with an […]

The AFC East is starting to become the best division in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills have won the division in each of the past three seasons but 2023 could be the year when the Miami Dolphins or New York Jets take the reigns from them. The New England Patriots still loom as an under-the-radar […]

March Madness gonna March Madness. In what is shaping up to be an all-time insane men’s tournament, the Florida Atlantic basketball team is now just the ninth team since 1979 to make the Final Four with a seed of nine or lower. Dusty May’s squad is rightfully feeling excited and confident after making a run […]

Trey Murphy III could hardly miss in the New Orleans Pelicans’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers. With every game mattering significantly in the midst of a playoff race, the young forward did something that only eight players have done before him: record 10 triples on 83 percent shooting from deep. With 32 points on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are really starting to miss James Harden. After two straight losses, both in which their offense suffered mightily, the Sixers are starting to show how much they depend on him. Harden’s playmaking, shot-creating and overall leadership are huge for the Sixers. His skills have helped unlock the best version of Embiid, whose […]

A tough road trip for the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25) continued with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (39-35). With both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers came out lacking energy and lost 125-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Suns. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 28 points, 10 rebounds, […]

A seven-game road winning streak has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell to the Golden State Warriors with James Harden sidelined in a tight game. Although it was a respectable performance, it was a game that was very well within reach for the Sixers. Joel Embiid did just about everything he could to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers played a solid game against the Golden State Warriors but ultimately came up short. Joel Embiid dominated and Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey shot the ball well but the Sixers could not out-shoot Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole and the Warriors at Chase Center. Embiid was listed as questionable to play with calf […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-24) started a three-game swing on the West Coast with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors (39-36). A tight game throughout, the Sixers came up just short in a super close contest, losing by a score of 120-112. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Warriors. Sixers player notes: Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a road trip and will now face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Sixers are vying for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. There is a huge question left to answer before the two teams tip off at 10:00 P.M EST: Is James Harden playing tonight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to face the Golden State Warriors in the second leg of a four-game stand away from home. The Sixers are looking to win their 50th game of the season. Ahead of the 10:00 P.M. EST tip-off, Philly fans everywhere have one big question on their minds: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight […]