Embiid scores 47 as 76ers beat Jokic, Nuggets 126-119
Joel Embiid won the battle of MVP candidates with 47 points and 18 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 126-119 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Joel Embiid won the battle of MVP candidates with 47 points and 18 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 126-119 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans might be in San Francisco, but he still has some influence in Philadelphia.
DeMeco Ryans might be in San Francisco, but he still has some influence in Philadelphia.
NFL playoffs: Vegas believes some classics could be coming
If Vegas oddsmakers are correct — and there’s a reason those casinos are huge and luxurious — then football fans are in for a treat this weekend.
If Vegas oddsmakers are correct — and there’s a reason those casinos are huge and luxurious — then football fans are in for a treat this weekend.
Oh, brother! WWE star, Eagles coach ready for big weekend
Mike Rallis and Nick Rallis grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs as professional wrestling and football fans.
Mike Rallis and Nick Rallis grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs as professional wrestling and football fans.
Embiid, Curry fined $25,000 by NBA for actions on court
The NBA has fined Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid $25,000 apiece for actions on the court.
The NBA has fined Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid $25,000 apiece for actions on the court.
Brian Dawkins voices Eagles latest hype video ahead of NFC Championship game
Less than two days before the NFC Championship game, the Eagles called in a secret weapon for their latest hype video.
Less than two days before the NFC Championship game, the Eagles called in a secret weapon for their latest hype video.
'It's electric': Big names in Philly sports talk Eagles and the love of Philadelphia fans
Fans of all types are cheering on the Birds for Sunday and that includes some big names in the Philly sports scene, as the Darren Daulton Foundation held a fundraiser Friday night to help out a good cause and talk Eagles.
Fans of all types are cheering on the Birds for Sunday and that includes some big names in the Philly sports scene, as the Darren Daulton Foundation held a fundraiser Friday night to help out a good cause and talk Eagles.
'It's electric': Big names in Philly sports talk Eagles and the love of Philadelphia fans
Fans of all types are cheering on the Birds for Sunday and that includes some big names in the Philly sports scene, as the Darren Daulton Foundation held a fundraiser Friday night to help out a good cause and talk Eagles.
Fans of all types are cheering on the Birds for Sunday and that includes some big names in the Philly sports scene, as the Darren Daulton Foundation held a fundraiser Friday night to help out a good cause and talk Eagles.
Analysis: Nick Sirianni won over fans who didn't want him
Nick Sirianni is getting his flowers figuratively instead of thrown at his face. The chest-bumping, sideline-prancing, expletive-tossing head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles has won over a tough city that questioned his credentials and mocked his introductory news conference when he was hired two years ago.
Nick Sirianni is getting his flowers figuratively instead of thrown at his face. The chest-bumping, sideline-prancing, expletive-tossing head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles has won over a tough city that questioned his credentials and mocked his introductory news conference when he was hired two years ago.
Astros' new GM: Dana Brown hired after spending last 4 seasons with Braves
Longtime baseball executive Dana Brown was hired as the Houston Astros' new General Manager, according to Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane. Brown joins the Astros after spending the last four seasons (2019-22) with the Atlanta Braves organization as their Vice President of Scouting.
Longtime baseball executive Dana Brown was hired as the Houston Astros' new General Manager, according to Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane. Brown joins the Astros after spending the last four seasons (2019-22) with the Atlanta Braves organization as their Vice President of Scouting.
Former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier dies at 25, team says
The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that 25-year-old Jessie Lemonier, a linebacker who played for the team as recently as 2021, has died.
The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that 25-year-old Jessie Lemonier, a linebacker who played for the team as recently as 2021, has died.
James Harden, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Nets, 137-133
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points, and Joel Embiid had 26. Harden added 23, and Philadelphia was 35 of 36 from the foul line.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points, and Joel Embiid had 26. Harden added 23, and Philadelphia was 35 of 36 from the foul line.
Rare Michael Jordan autographed game jersey patch trading card sells for $840,000
The Jordan jersey was from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game.
The Jordan jersey was from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game.
Patrick Mahomes is the oldest man among 4 NFL championship game QBs
Patrick Mahomes, 27, is the oldest member of one of the youngest groups of starting quarterbacks to make it to this round. The only other time all four starting QBs in the NFL conference title game hadn’t yet turned 28 years old was 1996.
Patrick Mahomes, 27, is the oldest member of one of the youngest groups of starting quarterbacks to make it to this round. The only other time all four starting QBs in the NFL conference title game hadn’t yet turned 28 years old was 1996.
NHL All-Star skills competition featuring golf event, beach dunk tank
NHL All-Star Weekend is Feb. 3 and 4 and will feature the return of women's hockey players.
NHL All-Star Weekend is Feb. 3 and 4 and will feature the return of women's hockey players.
NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Conference title games most evenly matched in 25 years as Philadelphia Eagles take on 49ers
It’s been 25 years since both NFL conference championship games were this evenly matched from an oddsmakers standpoint. The San Francisco 49ers are 2 1/2-point underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC championship game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
It’s been 25 years since both NFL conference championship games were this evenly matched from an oddsmakers standpoint. The San Francisco 49ers are 2 1/2-point underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC championship game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Hurts named NFL MVP finalist, Sirianni snubbed for Coach of the Year
Hurts had 3,701 yards passing, 760 yards rushing and 35 touchdowns combined, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 14-3 record in the regular season and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Hurts had 3,701 yards passing, 760 yards rushing and 35 touchdowns combined, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 14-3 record in the regular season and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Eagles fans who missed out on NFC Championship tickets turn to pricey secondary market
Eagles fans pounced on a limited number of tickets to Sunday's NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field, leaving those who missed out to turn to the pricey secondary market.
Eagles fans pounced on a limited number of tickets to Sunday's NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field, leaving those who missed out to turn to the pricey secondary market.
Super Bowl LVII: Chris Stapleton, Babyface to sing at pregame
The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Rihanna. The performances will air on FOX.
The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Rihanna. The performances will air on FOX.