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Nike SB is giving the Dunk Low sneaker a very Philly makeover

Channeling the Phillies, Liberty Bell, and cheesesteaks.

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SI:AM | Bones Hyland—and His Remarkable Story—Trump MVP Showdown in Philly

The rookie from VCU overcame personal tragedy to reach the NBA.

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Mike Jensen: Sweet 16 things to look at in this NCAA field

Sweet 16 thoughts about this NCAA Tournament, with some bracket observations and locals to watch.

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Philly’s only remaining exclusive Civil War museum faced a choice: Sell a jewel or shutter

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a once-in-a-generation artifact that rings strikingly relevant: a Civil War battle flag carried by a Philadelphia regiment of Black soldiers — and hand-painted by David Bustill Bowser, the son of a fugitive slave and Philadelphia’s most acclaimed 19th-century Black artist.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

LeBron James Reacts to Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid Brush-Up During Nets-76ers

The two stars got into it early in tonight’s huge game in Philly, and Bron loved it.

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Steve Nash hopes Ben Simmons ‘enjoys’ the boos from Sixers fans in his return to Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons arrived at a quiet Wells Fargo Center Thursday morning for shootaround with his new team. When he returns a few hours later, the atmosphere inside that building will surely be much more emotionally charged.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Kristian Winfield: Nets-Sixers is an instant rivalry, no matter what Kevin Durant says

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant says Nets vs. 76ers isn’t a rivalry — even though his former co-star James Harden forced a trade from Brooklyn to Philly less than a month ago.

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Nets officially rule out Ben Simmons for return game against 76ers

JD Shaw: The Nets have officially ruled out Ben Simmons (return to competition reconditioning/back soreness) for Thursday's game against the Sixers in Philadelphia. Source: Twitter @JShawNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? JD Shaw @ JShawNBA The Nets ...

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Kevin Durant Offers Thoughts on NBA Heckling Ahead of Ben Simmons’s Philly Return

The Nets forward was asked whether he’s given Ben Simmons advice ahead of his Philly return, and he responded saying he wouldn’t ‘hold his hand.’

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Black Opals: How a rare Black Philly literary journal is finding new life

PHILADELHPIA —They were a collective of Philadelphia writers — teachers, students, newcomers to Black literary circles, others well-acquainted with rising stars from Harlem’s artistic milieu. They decided to put out a literary journal themselves. They’d call it Black Opals.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ben Simmons about to file a grievance against the Sixers?

Thursday evening's Sixers-Nets meeting is one of the most anticipated games in South Philly in recent memory, a spectacle with battles within battles within battles. There's Kevin Durant vs. Joel Embiid, James Harden vs. his former teammates, and ...

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Ahead of return to Philly, Kyrie Irving has advice for Ben Simmons

NEW YORK — If Ben Simmons needs advice on how to deal with animosity from the fanbase of his previous team, all he needs to do is seek out No. 11.

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David Murphy: It’s no surprise Ben Simmons won’t play in Philly. Question is, will he show his face?

Give Ben Simmons credit. He at least seems to understand how bad he looks. How else should we interpret Monday’s report that the Sixers’ onetime franchise cornerstone plans to accompany his new teammates on their scheduled trip to the Wells Fargo Center this Thursday?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Report: Ben Simmons Will Most Likely Not Play Vs. 76ers

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said the Nets’ plan is to have the guard debut in Brooklyn after the Philly game.

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Woj: Kevin Durant could return Monday, Ben Simmons won’t debut in Philadelphia

Nets Daily: Woj: Kevin Durant could return as early as Monday. Its up to KD. He's looked terrific in practice. Nets will not debut Ben Simmons in Philly. Joe Harris is "playing." Source: Twitter @NetsDaily What's the buzz on Twitter? Alex Schiffer @ ...

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How real is "Abbot Elementary"?

In ABC's new mockumentary, a Philly school experiences teacher turnover, insufficient resources & other challenges

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly indie-rock artist Shamir's new album focuses on his queer identity. So why is it called 'Heterosexuality'?

PHILADELPHIA — Since moving to Philadelphia from Las Vegas in 2015, Shamir has been an abundantly creative force.

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Seth Curry pushes back on Danny Green, says relationship with Ben Simmons is fine

One day after his former Sixer teammate Danny Green suggested that his relationship with Ben Simmons wasn't "cordial" in Philly, Seth Curry pushed back on the notion, saying "The relationship was fine." Source: Net Income @ NetsDaily What's the buzz ...

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Danny Green Doesn’t Think Ben Simmons Will Play in 76ers-Nets Game

Green said his former teammate “does not like to play in Philly.”

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For Berube, what happened in Philly made him better in St. Louis

VORHEES, N.J. — Craig Berube doesn’t strike you as the sentimental type. Nonetheless, Monday’s practice had to been a little strange for the Blues’ head coach.

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Teen traveled to Philly to get vaccinated against his parents’ wishes

High school junior Nicolas Montero stays busy. He runs track, works night and weekend shifts at Burger King, and keeps on top of his schoolwork at Neshaminy High School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: To James Harden and all future Philly athletes, here’s your handbook for success

PHILADELPHIA — The long local nightmare is over. James Harden has arrived. Ben Simmons has left. And if you’ve paid any attention to social media and the currents and eddies of public discussion about the 76ers-Nets trade that shook the NBA last week, you know that, once more, a Philadelphia-related…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

'Yo! MTV Raps' is returning — this time with a Philly DJ as host

PHILADELPHIA — Hip-hop heads, rejoice — Yo! MTV Raps is making a comeback. And this time around, a famed Philly DJ is heading up hosting duties.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Celtics drub Sixers 135-87, put damper on day team introduces James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — The Philly boos came out when Shake Milton lost the ball on a second-quarter turnover.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Daryl Morey ditched Ben Simmons, snagged James Harden in Philly’s biggest trade ever

PHILADELPHIA —Halloween 2020 was a disappointment for millions of children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the season of witches brought a wizard to Philadelphia, a sorcerer who concocted the biggest deal in the city’s history:

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