Sixers' Ben Simmons Named To NBA All-Rookie First Team
The Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be in the NBA playoffs but there is still reason to celebrate as young stud Ben Simmons earns a special honor.
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The Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be in the NBA playoffs but there is still reason to celebrate as young stud Ben Simmons earns a special honor.
The NBA named Sixers Ben Simmons as one of three finalists for 2018 Rookie of the Year.
The Philadelphia 76ers have received the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lloyd Pierce, who has served as an assistant to Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Brett Brown for five years, will become the Atlanta Hawk's new head coach.
Moving forward, this Sixers' team could be the basketball equivalent to the 1970's Broad Street Bullies, in the sense that they're loved by Sixers' fans and will become hated by everyone else.
Jayson Tatum caught a pass underneath the basket, shook off a hit and went up for the go-ahead layup with 23 seconds left and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-112 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Philadelphia used its toughness, a little trash talk and 19 big points from T.J. McConnell in its 103-92 victory in Game 4 Monday to finally produce a glint of the basketball it displayed in easing past Miami in the first round.
"I knew the Sixers were so good we weren't going to fold like this," one fan said.
T.J. McConnell turned a surprise start into the save of the season and Dario Saric scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers stave off elimination in a 103-92 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Monday night.
The Sixers find themselves as the underdogs headed into an elimination game in a best of seven series versus the Boston Celtics but there are five things they can do to ensure tonight is not the end of their season.
Al Horford scored the go-ahead basket for Boston late in overtime in a wild Game 3 where the Philadelphia 76ers gave away the basketball and the confetti, leading the Celtics to a 101-98 win on Saturday night.
Rookie Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and hit a pair of free throws in the closing second, and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 22-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-103 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Calm down folks, the Philadelphia 76ers are just one game down, not a whole series, against the hated Boston Celtics.
Sixers take on the Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs on Thursday night.
Sixers fans get ready, a masked-Joel Embiid bobblehead is in the works.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
The Eagles will begin their journey for another Super Bowl championship vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
Nikita Kucherov scored on each of his first two shots to help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their ninth straight game over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
The Philadelphia Eagles hope Jalen Hurts' winning traits will lead the franchise to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles will need some help to host another NFC championship game. Here's how it could happen.
The Eagles will begin their journey for another Super Bowl championship vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom "Chomp" Trampe, who went viral 6 years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds, is being treated for leukemia after having emergency brain surgery.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom "Chomp" Trampe, who went viral 6 years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds, is being treated for leukemia after having emergency brain surgery.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
The Eagles will begin their journey for another Super Bowl championship vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
Nikita Kucherov scored on each of his first two shots to help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their ninth straight game over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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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.
For Eagles faithful, it's never too early to tailgate. Fans were outside Lincoln Financial Field hours before kickoff Sunday as Philadelphia prepares to battle the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-car round. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland talked to some excited fans – and got an Eagles green wardrobe upgrade.
Bundle up if you're heading to the Eagles game! Sunday will be cold and blustery around Philadelphia with wind gusts up to 35 mph and a chance for some isolated snow squalls. Later this week, the NEXT Weather team is keeping an eye on the region's next chance for snow.
If you're visiting New Hope or Lambertville this week, come hungry! Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday, Jan. 12 with participating restaurants offering fixed price menus from $25 to $55.
The "Black Cat" X-ray space telescope developed by researchers at Penn State University is set to blast off Sunday aboard a SpaceX rocket. The Black Cat will orbit the Earth every 90 minutes as it searches for black holes.
Want to teach your dog new words – and new tricks? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has some tips for expanding your pup's vocabulary.
