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Andre Iguodala Is Doing Exactly What the Sixers Hired Him to Do

Jesse Owens. Michael Phelps. Carl Lewis. Andre Iguodala. If that list strikes you as odd, it’s probably because you haven’t heard that the Sixers forward […]

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Arlene Ackerman Denies Steering $7.5 Million Contract

We’re Still Talking About Arlene Ackerman. It’s been nearly half a year since Ackerman was chased from the Philadelphia School District. And by “chased from” […]

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Sixers Beat the Bucks, Remain Unbeaten in Philly

The Sixers moved to 6-0 at home on the year with a 94-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks this afternoon. The Knicks lost at Madison […]

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Andre Iguodala Named a Finalist for the 2012 Summer Olympics Roster

Today, Team U.S.A. chairman Jerry Colangelo and Coach K released their list of finalists for the roster that they’ll take to the 2012 summer games […]

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Mayor Nutter and Bill Cosby Speak Out Against City Violence

Mayor Nutter and Bill Cosby Think Violence Sucks. The mayor asked, “Can we be non-violent for just one day in this city?” Um, clearly not. […]

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Now That John Bolaris Is Out at FOX29, Will He Tell His Side of the Story?

In Case You Missed It … John Bolaris is no longer employed by FOX 29. Dan Gross and David Gambacorta have written a detailed timeline […]

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Why the Sixers Don’t Suck Anymore

On Friday night—after attending the Sixers home opener (a win over Detroit in which Jodie Meeks dropped 21)—some friends and I got together, had a […]

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Why the Sixers Don’t Suck Anymore

On Friday night—after attending the Sixers home opener (a win over Detroit in which Jodie Meeks dropped 21)—some friends and I got together, had a […]

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Mayor Nutter Serious About Education Reform

Nutter Visits Denver, Says Philly Schools Need to Adapt. Mayor Nutter’s second inaugural speech focused on the city’s school district and the changes that need […]

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Sixers to Trade Marreese Speights

Pending league approval, the Sixers will reportedly trade forward Marreese Speights to the Memphis Grizzlies for two second-round draft picks. Speights was the 16th pick […]

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Don’t Wait for the Bandwagon. Start Loving the Sixers Now

I know my favorite two memories of being a Phillies fan. One was running to Broad Street after Lidge struck out Eric Hinske to win […]

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Charles Barkley Hosts SNL This Saturday

This is your friendly reminder that former Sixer, current Weight Watchers spokesman, and self-proclaimed dumbass Sir Charles Barkley will be hosting Saturday Night Live this […]

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Sonia Sanchez Named Philly’s First Poet Laureate

Sonia Sanchez Is Philly’s First Poet Laureate. Fancy. Today at 11 a.m., Mayor Nutter will announce that Sonia Sanchez has been named Philadelphia’s first poet […]

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Executives File Suit Against Ed Snider

Two men have filed a $2 million lawsuit against Ed Snider and Comcast-Spectacor alleging that they’re owed the money for helping Snider and company find […]

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My Mom and I Own a Fantasy Football Team

The NBA lockout had me worried. I enjoy watching basketball, so the loss of a Sixers season would be disappointing. But there was always my […]