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WATCH: Harlem Globetrotter Dribbles Around Philly

Update: Thanks to a helpful email from the Globetrotters themselves, I now know that the mystery baller is named Handles Franklin. Handles hails from Harrisburg, is […]

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Stop Rooting for the Sixers to Lose

The Sixers lost Monday night. They shot an embarrassing 55 percent from the foul line; Tony Wroten missed six straight free throws. “As hard as […]

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Evan Turner Has Negative $48 in His Bank Account

Evan Turner posted this on his Instagram this afternoon, writing: “Bank account look like im ready for early retirement…” http://instagram.com/p/gtK71zzSNe/ His next Instagram, with the caption […]

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WATCH: Dr. J.’s Five Best Commercials

Sixers legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving will be giving a free talk tonight as a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Author Event series. […]

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Spencer Hawes Posterized Dwight Howard Last Night

So this happened last night. During the Sixers’ overtime win over the Houston Rockets.

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Wilt Chamberlain Is the Greatest Philadelphian of All Time

Who do you think the greatest Philadelphian of all time is? I asked a bunch of people this question over the last week, and nobody really […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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Sixers Lose, But Carter-Williams Makes History

Sixers rookie Michael Carter-Williams has made history, winning “player of the week” honors in the Eastern Conference his first week in the league. NBA.com reports: […]

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This Was Philadelphia’s Best Sports Weekend of 2013, Right?

So this was the best sports weekend of 2013 in Philadelphia, right? That declaration is kind of easy to make because it’s been such a […]

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Dr. J Isn’t as Classy as We Thought

We kind of wish we didn’t know this about how Dr. J’s daughter, Alexandra Stevenson, was conceived with mother Samantha Stevenson back in the 1970s. “I […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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Sixers Open Their Worst Season Ever With Best Win Ever

This can’t last, can it? That’s right. After we spent the whole offseason making fun of the Sixers for their obvious plans to be as […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4), small forward Evan Turner (12) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during a media day photo shoot at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Oddsmakers Surprisingly Forecasting an Awful Season for the Sixers

ESPN reports that oddsmakers have set the Sixers’ over/under line for this season at 16.5. We’re … taking the under.

Nerlens Noel and Michael Carter-Williams
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How to Be a Fan of the Tanking 76ers

The Sixers are going to be bad this year. Of course, you knew that. The Sixers may have the third-most victories and third-most playoff wins […]

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Do Philly Sports Fans Deserve Their Lousy Reputation?

Do Philly sports fans deserve their lousy reputation? That’s the heart of an upcoming feature story, as one lifelong hometown fan tries to set the […]

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Where Do Chip Kelly, Ryne Sandberg Rank Compared to Philly’s 10 Greatest Coaches?

One thing you have to credit Chip Kelly with is this—the guy can stick to a script. After his Eagles turned in their second horrifying […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4), small forward Evan Turner (12) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during a media day photo shoot at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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For This Year’s Sixers, How Bad Will Be Bad Enough?

There may be a tougher job in Philadelphia than selling Sixers tickets, but it would be awfully hard to find. I suppose the guy who […]