Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
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Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is nearing 1,200 career wins

Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career
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UConn beats Villanova 66-65, wins second straight game since hitting No. 1 in AP Top 25

Alex Karaban hit the decisive 3-pointer for No. 1 UConn with 2:43 left in the game that settled a fantastic Big East matchup, Tristen Newton scored 25 points, Cam Spencer had 14 and the Huskies held off persistent Villanova 66-65 at a packed Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night

UConn beats Villanova 66-65, wins second straight game since hitting No. 1 in AP Top 25
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Off-road racer Sara Price celebrates becoming first American woman to win stage in Dakar Rally

California off-road racer Sara Price celebrated this week becoming the first American woman to win a stage in the Dakar Rally

Off-road racer Sara Price celebrates becoming first American woman to win stage in Dakar Rally
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Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126-121

Joel Embiid had 41 points and 10 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday night in a battle of the last two NBA MVPs

Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126-121
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Eagles center Jason Kelce intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, AP sources say

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has told teammates he intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, according to three people informed of the decision

Eagles center Jason Kelce intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, AP sources say
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76ers' Embiid won't force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, 'so be it'

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he won't force himself to play more games to meet the NBA MVP requirement if he's not healthy enough to play

76ers' Embiid won't force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, 'so be it'
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Eagles complete late-season collapse, finish 1-5 stretch with 27-10 loss to New York Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the season on a 1-5 freefall following a 27-10 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night

Eagles complete late-season collapse, finish 1-5 stretch with 27-10 loss to New York Giants
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Jalen Hurts says his mangled middle finger 'popped out' in latest Eagles' loss

Jalen Hurts says the right middle finger on his throwing hand popped out during a loss to the New York Giants

Jalen Hurts says his mangled middle finger 'popped out' in latest Eagles' loss
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Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out

Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and 13 rebounds and Collin Sexton added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 120-109 on Saturday night

Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out
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Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly's playoff path

James Conner ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining, Kyler Murray threw three TD passes, and the Arizona Cardinals rallied from a 15-point deficit to stun Philadelphia 35-31 and disrupt the Eagles’ playoff path

Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly's playoff path
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Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants

Jalen Hurts scored on the “tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing scores by a quarterback in a season, threw for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles maintained control of their NFC East title hopes with a 33-25 win over the New York Giants

Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants
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Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. 'No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus'

When the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants on Christmas, the story of how fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs surely will be recycled on the TV broadcast or on local news or national sports highlights

Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. 'No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus'
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76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'

Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey is the executive producer of a basketball-themed musical called “Small Ball.”

76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'
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Aaron Bradshaw has double-double, helps No. 16 Kentucky hold off Penn 81-66

Aaron Bradshaw celebrated his homecoming with 17 points and 11 rebounds and Rob Dillingham also scored 17 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky past Penn 81-66 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center

Aaron Bradshaw has double-double, helps No. 16 Kentucky hold off Penn 81-66
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49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro ejected in NFC title game rematch

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s 42-19 win against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face of the Eagles’ chief security officer

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro ejected in NFC title game rematch
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LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points

Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night

LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points
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The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator

The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator from Paramount Global in its boldest attempt yet to make a dent in the industry leader, the UFC

The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator
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UFC 295 misses star power after Jon Jones injury calls off heavyweight clash with Stipe Miocic

UFC 295 is missing some serious star power

UFC 295 misses star power after Jon Jones injury calls off heavyweight clash with Stipe Miocic
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Jalen Hurts shakes off knee injury and leads Eagles past Cowboys 28-23 for NFL best 8-1 mark

Jalen Hurts braved a direct hit on his injured left knee to throw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and he ran for another tush push score to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 28-23 win over the Dallas Cowboys

Jalen Hurts shakes off knee injury and leads Eagles past Cowboys 28-23 for NFL best 8-1 mark
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Joel Embiid says James Harden 'did a lot of great things' in Philly, but it's time to move on

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says former teammate James Harden accomplished some great things with the team but it was time to move on from the unhappy guard

Joel Embiid says James Harden 'did a lot of great things' in Philly, but it's time to move on
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76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade says the Philadelphia 76ers have traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
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Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener

James Harden was out for the 76ers

Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener
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76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday’s season opener against Milwaukee

76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee
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Phillies hope crushing NLCS collapse won't lead to next generation of failure

Bryce Harper said all the right things about how he could have done more to lead the Phillies back to the World Series

Phillies hope crushing NLCS collapse won't lead to next generation of failure

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