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76ers wait on Harden’s debut following big trade for Simmons
James Harden will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers in games Friday and Saturday night. The earliest Harden could play for the 76ers is at home Tuesday against Boston.
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The Ben Simmons era is over. Sixers fans rejoice, welcome James Harden to Philly
The disgruntled All-Star guard is heading to the Brooklyn Nets, along with Seth Curry and Andre Drummond, in a blockbuster trade.
2 years ago
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas cleared to compete in NCAA Championships after rule change on trans athletes
“It's unfortunate that she is under this incredible microscope,” said a researcher about the flurry of debate over Thomas’ participation.
2 years ago
Parx Race and Sportsbook opens first licensed sports betting outlet in Chester County
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Greenwood Racing cuts the ribbon on its new Parx Race and Sportsbook location inside Chickie's and Pete's Malvern.
2 years ago
Lindsey Jacobellis wins the U.S. its first gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Jacobellis, a five-time Olympian, won her first gold medal during the women's snowboard cross event on Wednesday.
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s 2nd Olympic race also ends early
The American racer skidded off balance about five seconds into Wednesday's slalom, an event she won at the 2014 Sochi Games.
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College athlete group files complaint, seeks employee status
An advocacy group for college athletes has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. The goal is to give employee status to college athletes.
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For many Native Americans, the Washington Commanders’ new name offers some closure
When the Washington Commanders announced their official name change this past week, it brought a sense of closure to a dark chapter for many Native Americans.
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NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has told teams the league will look to bolster policies meant to encourage hiring of minorities, particularly as head coaches.
2 years ago
Johaug wins 1st gold medal of Beijing Olympics in skiathlon
Johaug has won 10 world championship titles but had never before won an individual Olympic gold medal.
2 years ago
Olympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotels
Some Olympic athletes unlucky enough to test positive for the coronavirus at the Beijing Olympics feel their quarantine conditions make a bad situation much worse.
2 years ago
Without NHL pros in the Olympics, USA Hockey turns to vets and newcomers with local ties
NHL players won’t play in the Olympics, but in their place, veterans and newcomers have stepped up to fill their place, some of whom have local ties.
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Listen 1:37For Uyghur torchbearer, China’s Olympic flame has gone dark
Set to open on Friday in Beijing, the Winter Games are attracting global controversy as they spotlight the host country’s treatment of the Muslim Uyghurs.
2 years ago
The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns
IOC President Thomas Bach avoided taking positions on any political controversies ahead of the beginning of the Beijing Winter Games in a news conference Thursday.
2 years ago
Transgender athletes, inclusion and fair play
Transgender athletes in elite competitions are raising questions about fairness in sports, inclusivity, rights for trans athletes and what a "level playing field" looks like.
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