
Joel Embiid, James Harden Lead Sixers Over Mavericks
James Harden had 24 points and 13 assists and the Sixers beat the Mavericks 111-101 on Friday night.
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James Harden had 24 points and 13 assists and the Sixers beat the Mavericks 111-101 on Friday night.
Embiid was a game-time decision with a sore back, but showed no signs of the injury on his 28th birthday.
Embiid finished with 34 points and a scary fall that had the Sixers holding their breath.
They received the full Sixers VIP treatment at Wells Fargo Center Monday night.
Joel Embiid had 35 points and 16 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers kept rallying, finally beating the Orlando Magic 116-114 in overtime Sunday night.
Ben Simmons will not play against his former team on Thursday but he will reportedly be in the building on the bench and he will hear it from nearly 20,000 screaming Sixers fans.
A Wells Fargo Center official tells Eyewitness News there will be extra security.
James Harden added 16 points and 14 assists, and Tyrese Maxey added 17 points for the 76ers, who have won six of seven and stayed perfect with Harden in the lineup.
Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler each scored 21 points, and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-82 on Saturday night.
The Sixers won their fifth straight game Friday night, beating Cleveland, 125-119.
The Wells Fargo Center will no longer require guests to wear masks inside the arena. The announcement was made on Wednesday following Philadelphia ending its indoor mask mandate.
Almost three weeks since he was acquired in a trade, two road games, billboards welcoming his arrival, and a spawning cottage industry of "Beard" T-shirts later, Harden will finally play in Philly for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks.
It doesn't appear like Simmons will make his return to Philly on March 10 after all.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and James Harden had a 29 point triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers made it two straight wins with their new duo by beating the New York Knicks, 125-109, on Sunday.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
The Eagles held on for a 19-17 victory over the Jets in a mostly sluggish preseason matchup of backups Friday night.
Daylen Lile hit a tying single in the ninth inning and dashed home with the go-ahead run on a throwing error by J.T. Realmuto.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains what the community can expect as the 2025-26 school year begins for the school district.
Skies will turn mostly sunny on Monday and highs will be in the low to mid-80s.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains what the community can expect as the 2025-26 school year begins for the school district.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
There's a chance for a few stray showers in the Philadelphia region on Monday morning, but the rest of the day will have fantastic weather. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Polls show a majority of Americans invest in stocks, but fewer than a third work with a financial advisor to manage them. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz has more on the Philadelphia tech startup that's on a mission to help more people cash in on financial advice.
The Philadelphia area can expect a sunny Monday that warms up into the 80s by the afternoon. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.