Sports
76ers’ 8-game winning streak snapped after Wizards prevail 116-111
The Wizards withstood a 48-point effort by Joel Embiid and a 26-point, 13-assist performance by James Harden.
1 year ago
Curling brightens the dark winter months at Franklin Square
Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.
1 year ago
Hurts on Hold? Eagles hope injured QB can return vs. Saints
Coach Nick Sirianni says Hurts will play if he's healthy enough to suit up.
1 year ago
Chinatown residents, supporters gather on Christmas to protest proposed 76ers arena
Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.
1 year ago
Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Whitworth won the LPGA money title eight times and was player of the year seven times. But she will also be defined by one number — 88.
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Embiid, Harden help 76ers blow by Knicks to win 8th straight
The Sixers never led through three quarters, then outscored the Knicks 24-9 to open the fourth, turning a one-point deficit into a 116-102 lead.
1 year ago
Franco Harris’ widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
The Steelers paid tribute to Harris throughout the night. Players wore replicas of his No. 32 into the stadium.
1 year ago
Minshew comes up just short of heroics as Eagles fill-in QB
Minshew accounted for three touchdowns, but his second interception led to the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 40-34 victory.
1 year ago
At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23.
1 year ago
‘A Philly Special Christmas’ released in full this Friday
You can call it another gift from the team this season, with proceeds going to a number of local charities.
1 year ago
Hall of Fame running back and Burlco native Franco Harris dies at 72
His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception and three days before Pittsburgh is scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a halftime ceremony.
1 year ago
AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
The 24-year-old has morphed into a serious NFL MVP candidate in his second season as a starter.
1 year ago
Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20
The Eagles, with the best record in the NFL, made just enough plays to come away with a tighter-than-anticipated win.
1 year ago
Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title.
1 year ago
2 giant pandas have predicted that Argentina will win the World Cup over France
The pandas correctly predicted that Argentina would beat Croatia in the first semifinal match last, and they also rightly chose France over Morocco.
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