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CAMDEN, NJ – The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2022-23 season will start with a bang. They open the new season with a road game against the Boston Celtics before hosting the Milwaukee Bucks two days later. Seeing two fellow conference contenders right away couldn’t be a better test for the Sixers. The Celtics and Bucks are very […]

Joel Embiid’s influence on the court is now being matched by his contributions off it. The Philadelphia 76ers announced via press release that Embiid is looking to give back to the Philadelphia community with the “In Memory of Arthur” (IMOA) Initiative. The Sixers’ superstar center has pledged $1 million to non-profit organizations. “Philadelphia has been a […]

Following their final 2022 preseason game, the Philadelphia 76ers have made some key roster moves. Youngsters Charles Bassey and Isaiah Joe were waived to trim the Sixers’ roster. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Sixers were releasing Bassey while Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice broke the news that they would release Joe, too. […]

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their NLDS matchup with the help of a goose. Well, at least Manny Machado thinks so. A goose made its way onto the field at Dodger Stadium in the eighth inning as the Padres led. San Diego would then held onto the […]

Jonathan Taylor has not enjoyed a great 2022 season. The Indianapolis Colts star’s production has not been otherworldly like it was last year and he is dealing with an ankle injury. As the Colts prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, Matt Ryan and the offense are hoping that the workhorse running back is ready to […]

Daniel Snyder’s tenure as the owner of the Washington Commanders hasn’t been positive in the slightest. In addition to the toxic workplace environment he has contributed to, he is refusing to uphold agreements regarding his role with the team. Moments where he has leveraged of power include the team’s offseason trade for Carson Wentz. According […]

After a long weather delay, the Atlanta Braves tied up their NLDS series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt Olson played the role of hero by breaking up a scoreless tie in the sixth inning and eventually scoring a run in the Braves’ 3-0 win in Game 2. It was a very busy day for the […]

After missing a hefty chunk of his first few years in the NBA, any Zion Williamson injury will draw attention. The New Orleans Pelicans’ young star tweaked his ankle in a preseason game against the Miami Heat. The injury was not severe and the Pelicans forward had jokes about it afterward. According to Andrew Lopez […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to snap their four-game losing skid on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. They will have a tough time picking up the win as Carson Wentz and Jahan Dotson work through injuries. The Commanders’ starting quarterback and key wideout appear on the injury report but the news is not […]

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers used to have too few reliable backups for Joel Embiid. Now, they may have too many. Doc Rivers has both Paul Reed and Montrezl Harrell at his disposal, giving the Sixers a ferocious presence off the bench. Reed has played more than Harrell this preseason (both in terms of total […]

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers ended their 2022 preseason undefeated after beating the Charlotte Hornets 99-94. More importantly, James Harden had a very solid performance. He was the key offensive engine alongside Joel Embiid to lead the Sixers to a win. Harden had 17 points, five assists and three rebounds. Although he shot just 6-15 […]

The beginning of James Harden’s tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t get off to the greatest start. After a messy split with the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers traded for him in the blockbuster Ben Simmons deal and he didn’t produce at the level expected of him. After an offseason to refresh and get more acclimated […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is one of the many budding stars that people are expecting a big year from in the 2022-23 NBA season. After establishing himself as a key player for the Sixers in his second year, the expectations are mounting. Maxey is perhaps one of the most entertaining players to watch in […]

CAMDEN, NJ – Matisse Thybulle is working to be the best version of himself for the Philadelphia 76ers. The young Sixers wing is looking to ensure his defensive excellence is a key feature of Doc Rivers’ game plan for the 2022-23 season. One of the main ways he’s doing that is by showing more confidence […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be returning most of the same key players from last season but there is still some chemistry to generate. James Harden is working to build a fruitful partnership with Joel Embiid and help Tyrese Maxey develop into a star. The Sixers trio has to figure out how to best work together […]

After a rough start to his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has something to prove in the 2022-23 NBA season. He is ready to show that he is still an elite player and one that can help lead the Sixers to their ultimate goal: the championship. Harden told Joe Vardon of The Athletic […]

Brett Favre’s welfare fraud scandal continues to look worse with each new update. As details come out about him using money for those in need to fund a new stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi, Favre has spoken out. In a statement submitted to Fox News, Brett Favre said that he has done nothing […]

The New York Yankees are dealing with some pitching troubles ahead of the ALDS. As they prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians, they had to deal with Aroldis Chapman situation and now will be missing out on one of the key players they planned to put in his pace: Scott Effross. Effross was left off […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their NLDS bout with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. As they look to stay alive in the playoffs, they will be without David Robertson, one of their key bullpen arms. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Robertson strained his right calf when he was celebrating Bryce […]

Dak Prescott is still working his way back from his thumb injury. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback was originally hoping to return to action last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, he stayed inactive in order to get himself closer to full health. Prescott, who says he is taking his status day-by-day, had to watch […]

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a huge win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Andy Reid’s squad squeaked out a 30-29 win to improve to 4-1 on the season. The game was riddled with controversy when Chiefs pass rusher Chris Jones was called for a ludicrous roughing the passer call. Jones, incredibly, got flagged for tackling […]

All eyes are on Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for another season of hopeful title contention. The Sixers are expecting another huge season out of their man in the middle in 2022-23. Embiid is entering what will almost certainly be his sixth straight season of being an All-Star. The big man has emerged […]

Davante Adams’ frustrations over the Las Vegas Raiders’ most recent loss led to him pushing over a cameraman. As he went to the locker room, he pushed over a cameraman who walked in front of him and could now be facing a punishment, even a suspension, from the NFL. Football fans speculated whether Adams would […]

The 2022-23 NBA preseason is seeing the emergence of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey as a real star. His scoring outbursts have powered victories in each of the Sixers’ three preseason contests. His red-hot 3-point shooting and highlight-worthy buckets are causing heads to turn. Maxey has been unreal so far this preseason. In each of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers used their latest preseason game to try something new out. With Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell both inactive in the Sixers’ third preseason game, Doc Rivers decided to go with a small-ball starting lineup featuring P.J. Tucker at center and De’Anthony Melton as the fifth starter with him, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers are not entering this season with a brand new supporting cast like in years past, it’s the first full season with James Harden. Doc Rivers is working to integrate him into the Sixers’ Joel Embiid-centric offense so that the two stars can work effectively together. In a discussion with ESPN’s Adrian […]

Tyrese Maxey is on a clear path to becoming one of the most beloved Philadelphia 76ers players in recent memory. The 21-year-old guard has improved his game over the course of two seasons and could be an All-Star. Fans all across Philadelphia adore him for his talent and upbeat attitude, as does Sixers head coach […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are still dancing as the NLDS approaches. After defeating the St. Louis Cardinals, they are moving on to the NLDS. Interim manager Rob Thomson was a key reason why, along with stars like Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, the Phillies snapped their 11-year playoff drought. Ahead of the Phillies’ NLDS […]

The Tennessee Titans are in the lead in the AFC South through five games, but not by much. They are 3-2 so far after winning (and losing) some close games. Aside from their Week 2 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills, each of their games has been decided by one score. One very worrisome trend […]

The Atlanta Braves are back in the postseason to defend their World Series title. They look even better than they did last year thanks to a host of new talent. Ozzie Albies, one of the many holdovers from last year’s squad, may not be ready to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS as he […]

So far in the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers have remained one of the worst teams in the NFL. Head coach Matt Rhule could be fired any day now following a 37-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the one thing working in Rhule’s favor is Panthers owner […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It was the worst loss in team history since 1989 and showed how far the team is from being a truly competitive unit. The talents of guys like Cameron Heyward and Najee Harris were not enough to slow down the mighty Bills. […]

The New York Mets’ season is over. It ended in the most embarrassing fashion possible after a 101-win season: getting thumped at home in the Wild Card round. Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres defeated the Mets after they blew the chance to win the NL East. Buck Showalter’s attempt to slow San Diego […]

Shohei Ohtani’s 2022 season was one of a kind. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar had a Cy Young Award-caliber season while also being one of the best hitters in all of baseball. With a 2.33 ERA, a league-leading 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings, a .875 OPS and 34 home runs, Ohtani’s stats are incomprehensible. […]

Sadly for the New Orleans Saints, Michael Thomas is dealing with a foot injury that is forcing him back to the sideline. Although it is thankfully not as serve as the injury that kept him out for all of last season, it has slowed him down. He is set to miss his second straight week […]

The San Francisco Giants followed up their 107-win season by winning only 81 games and missing the playoffs entirely. It was a rough fall from grace for 2021’s winningest team. But they have big plans for this offseason, centered around All-Stars Aaron Judge and Trea Turner, to become a great team again. According to Bob […]

Texas A&M football came up just short against Alabama football, losing 24-20. The Aggies came two yards away from taking the lead just ahead of the final buzzer but Jimbo Fisher’s squad couldn’t come up with a score. It was a battle of the backup quarterbacks as Jalen Milroe filled in for Bryce Young, who […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season is over after an embarrassing loss to the Seattle Mariners. Their Game 2 collapse sealed the fate of a bumpy season and saw a nasty injury to George Springer that he will have to nurse to begin the offseason. Springer collided with shortstop Bo Bichette as both players pursued a […]

After a brutal Game 1 loss in the NL Wild Card, the New York Mets bounced back and took Game 2 thanks in part to Jacob deGrom. In six innings, he allowed only two runs and collected eight strikeouts to outduel Blake Snell and force a winner-take-all Game 3 against the San Diego Padres. The […]