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The Philadelphia 76ers staved off a strong defensive effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure a road win. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 36 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks and owned the game on both sides of the court. It wasn’t pretty but it was still a win for the Eastern Conference’s third […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (46-22) and Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28), who respectively own the third and fourth seeds in the Eastern Conference, squared off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with a tiebreaker on the line. The Sixers shook off a rough performance long enough to beat the Cavs 118-109. Let’s break down the Sixers’ sixth straight win. Sixers […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to pick up a win to slow their skid down the Western Conference standings. They have lost their last three games as Luka Doncic deals with a thigh injury but have also lost nine of their last 12 games. Kyrie Irving is also not at full strength heading into the Mavs’ road […]

Aaron Rodgers is expected to announce the decision about his future on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday afternoon. Will he stick with the Green Bay Packers, the place he has called home for nearly two decades, or angle for a move to the New York Jets, who offer a more talented roster that includes […]

The 2023 season will be different for Rafael Devers. The star third baseman will continue playing with the Boston Red Sox but will have a new infield neighbor after Xander Bogaerts left Boston for the San Diego Padres. Devers is expected to be a leader for the Red Sox and is looking to build on what […]

The Denver Nuggets’ season-long losing streak is occurring at the worst possible time. Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and company have lost four straight games but haven’t lost their spot atop the Western Conference thanks in large part to the conference’s volatility. They are in need of some soul-searching. As fans from across the NBA crack jokes […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid and James Harden have brought the Philadelphia 76ers closer and closer to championship contention together. The Sixers stars have put in the time and effort to work well together and the results have given Philly its cleanest look at a championship in the Embiid era. While Embiid is still getting […]

Patrick Peterson is looking for a new team in 2023 NFL free agency. The veteran cornerback seems to be done with the Minnesota Vikings and is eager to join a team who can give him a shot at winning a championship. Some of the teams he is interested in joining are the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas […]

The most contentious parts of the New York Giants’ offseason are behind them. They reached an agreement with Daniel Jones and placed the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, keeping two of the team’s most notable guys on the roster. Another starter, punter Jamie Gillan — also known as the Scottish Hammer — is also staying […]

The World Baseball Classic is raging on and Team USA is looking to repeat as champions. Among the many notable players on the roster is Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. After an impressive rookie season, he is joining forces with the best of the best. Witt loves the atmosphere of being around the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is unlike any player the NBA has ever seen. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has coordination and shooting touch that is usually only seen from the best guards and wings, making him every defense’s nightmare. Not even Sixers head coach Doc Rivers has seen anything like him. When asked after the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s two-way dominance continues to make things easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. To win their fifth straight game, the Sixers easily dispatched the Washington Wizards behind a dominant effort from the big man. Embiid was dominant on both sides of the ball against the Wizards. He scored 34 points on 12-21 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (45-22) looked to build on their four-game winning streak against the Washington Wizards (31-37), who previously ended their longest winning streak of the season in December. Joel Embiid straight-up dominated and led the Sixers to a 112-93 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Wizards. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of work to do after a four-win season. The NFL Draft offers them the chance to address many of their needs, including quarterback, but they aren’t pulling out all the stops to address that need. After seeing the Carolina Panthers trade up for the first overall pick to land their […]

The Lamar Jackson saga continues with no end in sight. The Baltimore Ravens have the 26-year-old superstar on the franchise tag but any team can make a run at him. Why haven’t teams started making a big run at Jackson? Well, other teams have not shown any serious interest in Jackson but there is reportedly […]

The Golden State Warriors are slowly making their way up the Western Conference standings as the playoffs draw near. Their latest victory comes in overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks. Stephen Curry was obviously, deservedly the headliner but he got help from his teammates, notably Draymond Green. After the Warriors took down the Bucks in a crazy […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is once again making efforts to resume his NFL career. The veteran wideout opted not to join a team during the 2022 season and is now hosting workouts to show he still has it. As free agency rolls on, teams know that they won’t be able to sign him just for a […]

Arte Moreno reversed course on selling the Los Angeles Angels and now has to find a way to make the team a winner. Shohei Ohtani’s pending free agency means that it’s all or nothing. The Angels owner is eager to build around the two-way phenom. Moreno understands the talent Ohtani has and wants to build […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled Matisse Thybulle’s homecoming with a win, though it did not come easy against the former Sixers wing and his Portland Trail Blazers. It took a game-winner from Joel Embiid to seure the win. Not only did Embiid lead Philly to victory but he also got the best of Thybulle […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid may not be the favorite for the MVP but he is proving over and over that he is deserving of the award. The Philadelphia 76ers big man’s latest feat is a game-winner to cap off a 39-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers, saving the Sixers from a tough performance. Down […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (44-22) returned home after a successful road trip and faced the Portland Trail Blazers (31-36) and old friend Matisse Thybulle. The Sixers worked out of a 21-point deficit and Joel Embiid hit a game-winner to steal the win, 120-119. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Blazers. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: […]

Matisse Thybulle is set to make his debut as an opponent at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. The Portland Trail Blazers wing was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers a month ago and the change of scenery has done him well, as he explained in a recent interview. The writing was on the wall for Thybulle’s […]

CAMDEN, NJ —  Not too long ago, this season looked like a rough one for Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia 76ers’ budding star dealt with a left foot injury that sidelined him for over a month and he struggled to find his footing as the Sixers’ sixth man, though he hasn’t suggested that the role was […]

Joel Embiid is leading the way for the Philadelphia 76ers as they look to prove their worth as a title contender. The Sixers’ superstar big man is posting another spectacular scoring season — one that has him near the top of MVP conversations — but one critique of his game continues from opposing fan bases lingers: […]

The New York Giants are rolling with Daniel Jones as their QB1. They agreed at the last minute to a contract extension that avoids the use of the franchise tag and pays Jones up to $160 million. General manager Joe Schoen and company will be investing a lot into an unproven player, though his first […]

The Detroit Pistons are wrapping up another successfully tanked season. Bojan Bogdanovic was one of the rare bright spots as a stable veteran who could earn them some nice draft capital should they decide to trade him this offseason. Unfortunately, he is now dealing with an Achilles tendon injury that puts the rest of his […]

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson is preparing to play in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA. The shortstop is one of many stars on the squad as they look to repeat as WBC champions. He’ll be looked to not only play up-the-middle defense and hit well but also bring energy. Baseball fans know […]

As the Houston Astros embark on their quest to repeat as champions, they are also looking to lock up the core of their team with contract extensions. Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez are two of the next guys that they want to sign but general manager Dana Brown doesn’t sound too confident about it. Brown […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming out of their recent five-game road trip with four wins, the final of which was a dominant effort against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James Harden sat out with foot soreness and watched as the Sixers held the Wolves in check…at least, aside from Anthony Edwards. Edwards diced up the Sixers defense […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) wrapped up their five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33). With James Harden sitting out, the Sixers won in convincing fashion by a score of 117-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Timberwolves. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 39 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 13-22 FG […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will conclude an action-packed road trip by facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Sixers will play their fifth road game in seven days. But, before Philly’s last stop on its road trip, an important question must be asked: Is James Harden playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? James Harden injury status for Sixers vs. […]

Justin Turner’s start with the Boston Red Sox got off to a rough start. In a Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers, Turner took a pick to the face and was bloodied badly. He was able to leave the game on his own power but will certainly miss time to recover. Fortunately, he is […]

Geno Smith has officially cashed out on his breakout season. He earned a three-year contract worth up to $105 million with the Seattle Seahawks. Although the veteran quarterback is not guaranteed to be the franchise guy in the short-term future, he remains in Seattle and gives them a splendid option to play under center for […]

Will Daniel Jones be the quarterback of the New York Giants next season? After helping them get back to the playoffs, he and the team have not been able to agree on terms for a new contract. A resolution may be quite far as Jones searches for a big payday. Jones is seeking a contract […]

Jacob deGrom’s new chapter with the Texas Rangers comes with lofty expectations. After leaving the New York Mets for a team positioned less to be a playoff contender, the 34-year-old is looking to show he is still one of the top players in the game. deGrom has already won two Cy Young Awards and proven […]

As the rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets continue to swirl, the Green Bay Packers may soon have to throw on a full-court press to convince him to stay. Aaron Jones recently spoke about the rumors of Rodgers potentially going to New York. Jones made it clear that he wants Rodgers to stay, […]

Joel Embiid and James Harden are making a strong case for being the best duo in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers stars have been tremendous together and showed just how special they can be in the Sixers’ high-scoring win over the Indiana Pacers. In the Sixers’ best win of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) played the penultimate game of their current five-game road trip against the Indiana Pacers (29-37) while missing two starters. With Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker on the mend, the Sixers played in a game that featured almost no defense and won 147-143. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Pacers. […]

The latest Brock Purdy update is exactly what the San Francisco 49ers and their fans want to hear. The rookie quarterback is slated to have elbow surgery after a successful first season. Purdy’s surgery was rescheduled just as it was supposed to happen but the latest update is a good one. His latest checkup with […]