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After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?

On Sunday, Feb. 9, Puppy Bowl XXI will feature a number of dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

“We have built a generation of leaders that will never give up, and have the drive to continue to build the city that we deserve," said two activists.

The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center City project as an economic win for Black residents.

Comcast promised to be a minority stakeholder if the city lands a team. NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned “more teams to come” in remarks.

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

“If I score a touchdown or drop a pass, it's something how I refocus,” A.J. Brown said after the Eagles defeated the Packers in Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game.

City Council members fume while activists celebrate the news. The mayor is set to speak Monday at 11 a.m.

The NFC East champions will host a divisional round game against the winner of Monday night's game between Minnesota and the Los Angeles Rams next week.

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

Jalen Hurts will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the legacy of founder Ed Snider at Thursday's game against Dallas.

Elsewhere, the NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. A Los Angeles Kings home game was postponed a day earlier.

Jalen Hurts returned to practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion; he is expected to start Sunday. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is nursing a sore elbow.

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