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Mike Sielski: James Harden won’t play for the Sixers again. Good.

PHILADELPHIA — During James Harden’s introductory news conference with the 76ers back in February of last year, two quotes — one from Harden himself, one from someone else — should have given everyone who was paying attention an indication of how his tenure with the team would go.

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Phillies offense explodes for a season-high 19 runs in blowout of Nationals

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Phillies took the field on Saturday afternoon, Rob Thomson was asked why his team has struggled to hit with runners in scoring position.

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Sixers set to sign Pat Beverley to one-year, minimum salary deal

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers just nabbed a rugged, in-your-face point guard.

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Marcus Hayes: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is insecure. It’s his superpower.

PHILADELPHIA — Yes, I called Jalen Hurts insecure. Yes, it was precisely the word I wanted to use. But I meant it in the best possible way.

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Trump stops by Pat’s King of Steaks while in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Former President Donald Trump made a prearranged campaign visit to Pat’s King of Steaks after leaving the Moms for Liberty summit Friday evening.

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Defense dooms Phillies in series opener vs. Nationals despite good outing from Cristopher Sánchez

PHILADELPHIA — Some starters will retire to the clubhouse immediately after their outing is done. Or they’ll get treatment, do a workout, or watch video. Everyone is different. But on Friday night, Cristopher Sánchez threw his final pitch of the night and decided to wait a while.

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Trump and DeSantis speeches draw fresh protests to Moms for Liberty’s Philly summit

PHILADELPHIA — With a field of GOP presidential hopefuls addressing them Friday, members of the controversial, self-described parental rights group Moms for Liberty vowed not to be deterred by protests that have dogged them since the beginning of their annual conference in Philadelphia.

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Fact check: The inaccuracies in Trump, DeSantis and Haley’s speeches at the Moms for Liberty convention

PHILADELPHIA — Top GOP presidential candidates spoke at the Moms for Liberty convention in Philadelphia this weekend, making their 2024 pitch while also focusing on the culture war issues the controversial political group has railed against.

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Georges Niang leaving Sixers for three-year, $26 million deal with Cavaliers

PHILADELPHIA — Georges Niang has agreed to a three-year contract worth $26 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will leave the 76ers in free agency, a league source confirmed Friday.

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David Murphy: James Harden deal for dummies: What opting in means, what the Sixers can expect in trade, and more

PHILADELPHIA — Everything you wanted to know about the James Harden situation but were too afraid to ask …

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Moms for Liberty protests show no sign of flagging as Trump, DeSantis address Philadelphia summit

PHILADELPHIA — Members of the controversial, self-described parental rights group Moms for Liberty vowed not to be deterred by opposition as their annual gathering kicked off a second day in Philadelphia — even as a sizable crowd of protesters gathered outside with no plans to give up their vigil, either.

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Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

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Mike Sielski: Vic Seixas, the oldest living Wimbledon champ, is turning 100. He has no time for Djoker or Rafa or pity.

PHILADELPHIA — The oldest living Wimbledon champion doesn’t take in much tennis anymore. It bores him. Too much power. Too many booming serves and baseline rallies. When Vic Seixas was learning the sport in Overbrook Park during the dawn of the Great Depression, working as a ball boy at the…

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Bryce Harper’s single helps Phillies top Cubs, 3-1, to sweep series

CHICAGO — It wasn’t a home run. But it didn’t matter.

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The Flyers' big swing for Matvei Michkov could prove to be a 'home run' for their rebuild

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday night on the draft stage at Bridgestone Arena, Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones thanked the Washington Capitals for selecting him in the seventh round of the 1988 draft.

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David Murphy: James Harden needs a look in the mirror. But he gave the Sixers an out.

PHILADELPHIA — Let’s start by stating the obvious. In every man’s life, there comes a point where he needs to ask himself if he really is who he thinks he is. Turn on the lights, look in the mirror, put on some Taylor Swift.

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Al Schmidt, Philly’s former top Republican elections official, is now officially Pa. secretary of state

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Al Schmidt, a Republican former Philadelphia elections official who challenged election denialism in 2020 and testified before the Jan. 6 congressional committee, is officially Pennsylvania’s secretary of state.

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James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with Sixers, could soon be traded

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden just did the unexpected, and it just might benefit the 76ers.

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Mayor Kenney calls Moms for Liberty ‘problematic’ and says city will prioritize safety for participants and protesters

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney denounced the views of Moms for Liberty on Thursday as the group’s three-day convention kicked off in Center City.

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David Murphy: Forget The Process: Blowing it up not an option for Sixers as free agency and Harden’s decision loom

PHILADELPHIA — I will not relitigate The Process. I will not relitigate The Process. I will not relitigate The Process.

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Nick Castellanos leads the way as the Phillies beat Cubs again, 8-5

CHICAGO — Although Rob Thomson will manage the National League All-Stars, he won’t have a say over which players are on the team. A few years ago, MLB changed the selection process, taking it out of the All-Star managers’ hands.

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Flyers draft Russian winger Matvei Michkov with the No. 7 overall pick

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The biggest question entering the 2023 NHL draft was which team would select Russian winger Matvei Michkov. It turned out to be the Flyers, who determined Michkov was worth the risk at No. 7 overall on Wednesday night.

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A knee injury helped Jason Kelce fall in love with Sea Isle and raise more than $100K for the Eagles Autism Foundation

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. — The line stretched Wednesday afternoon down Landis Avenue as it seemed like everyone in Sea Isle City was waiting to enter the Ocean Drive. For Jason Kelce, that sight — hordes of people waiting to see him tend bar at his fundraiser for the Eagles…

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New Jersey is about to be the only state where customers can’t pump their own gas, thanks to a new Oregon law

For years, New Jersey was basically the only state in the country that wouldn’t let customers pump their own gas. The exception was some parts of Oregon that were also holding out on a ban. But that’s about to change.

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Philadelphia-area nurses say they’re victims of Florida school operators who sold fake college degrees

The flier advertising the Florida nursing school came in the mailbox of Ramatu Ali’s Delaware home. It promised a “bridge” program for lower-level nurses to become higher-skill, better-paid registered nurses.

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