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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (center) goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Johnny Davis, left, and Mike Muscala during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Joel Embiid scores 48 points, 76ers beat Wizards 146-128 for 5th win in a row

Philadelphia is unbeaten after a one-point loss at Milwaukee in its opener.

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The Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin took 10 Cincinnati medical workers out for dinner — and told them he's setting up scholarships in their names. He's seen here before the Bills' game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Damar Hamlin funds 10 scholarships in the names of ‘heroes’ who saved his life

Ten months after his horrifying collapse halted an NFL game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to Cincinnati with surprises for the medical staff who worked to save h

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Tamirat Tola, of Ethiopia, crosses the finish line in the professional men's division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in New York. (
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Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title

Tola finished Sunday in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the time set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by eight seconds.

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Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy holds up the trophy after Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix. The Rangers won 5-0 to win the series 4-1.
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Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

In his first season with Texas, manager Bruce Bochy won his fourth World Series title 13 years to the day after his first.

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Players from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks on Monday honored former Penguin player Adam Johnson, who died during a game in England. The Penguins are making neck guards mandatory for players at the minor-league level, and will also urge NHL players to wear them.
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Interest in neck guards spikes after a hockey player’s tragic death

Interest in cut-resistant neck guards is surging: "That could be one of the positive things that might come out of this terrible tragedy," said Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 6 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
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Aaron Nola faces an uncertain future in Philadelphia

Pitcher Aaron Nola has surely given the Phillies more than they bargained for. But is he worth a long-term free agent deal?

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76ers Joel Embid fined $35K for obscene gestures during victory over Trail Blazers

Joe Dumars, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the penalty Tuesday.

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Lionel Messi accepted his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy, and was joined by his sons at the awards ceremony in Paris.
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Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d’Or; Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí is named top female player

Messi has now won 12% of all men's Ballon d'Or trophies. Both of this year's winners are midfielders who led their national teams to long-awaited World Cup victories.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Philadelphia
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76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

Harden appeared determined to sever ties with the Sixers in August after he called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China.

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Base image: Lincoln Financial Field in October 2023
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Free little treats you can get when Philly sports teams do well

When local teams do well, there are several complimentary offers you can unlock — and they don't even require a win.

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Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
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A track-by-track review of the new Eagles Christmas album, which should have enough vinyl for everyone

We took an early listen through Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson’s 11-song sequel to “A Philly Special Christmas.”

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Hurts throws for 4 TDs on injured knee to help the Eagles beat the Commanders and improve to 7-1

A.J. Brown became the first player in NFL history with 125-plus yards receiving in six consecutive games.

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Taelyn Gray holding the book she wrote
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Young North Wales tennis player designs and creates athletic apparel brand

11-year-old Taelyn Kelsey Gray’s self-designed tennis apparel brand is inspired by her grandmother, who passed away from cancer.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (left) greets Brandon Chinn, 76ers Director of Basketball Communications, during the NBA basketball team's practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo.
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76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee

Harden didn't play in the preseason and skipped practice last week for what was officially called a personal matter before he showed up Wednesday, ready to play.

3 years ago

Anaheim Ducks v Arizona Coyotes
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NHL lifts ban on rainbow-colored Pride Tape, after a player defied it

It's up to hockey players to decide if they want to use the brightly colored tape, the NHL now says. The move comes days after an Arizona Coyotes player flouted the league's c

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