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Joel Embiid scores 36 points in return from foot soreness as Sixers blow past Detroit Pistons

PHILADELPHIA — A collective applause rumbled through the Wells Fargo Center with about four minutes to play in the third quarter, as Joel Embiid walked to the 76ers bench.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 11, 2023

Meek Mill, Kevin Hart donate $7 million in scholarships to Philly-area private schools

PHILADELPHIA — Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin will donate $7 million to Philadelphia-area educational causes, the trio announced Monday, with most of the funds supporting scholarships for low-income students at private schools in the 2023-24 school year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 10, 2023

M3gan was a queer icon before the movie's release. Now that it's out, does her status remain?

PHILADELPHIA — M3gan was bound to capture online queer fandom from the moment she sashayed across the blood-splattered room.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 10, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs end Flyers win streak with dominant 6-2 win

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers’ shot at their first five-game win streak since March 2020 disappeared Sunday night when the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped the streak with a 6-2 win.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 9, 2023

Biggest man Zach Edey steals show as No. 1 Purdue beats Penn State at Palestra

The Palestra got as loud as the Palestra gets. The temperature inside Sunday night rose as fast as it was dropping outside. Penn State told its people to wear white, and although you can’t fit more than 100,000 inside on 33rd Street like they do out at Beaver Stadium, it…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 9, 2023

Eagles clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with an ugly win over the Giants

PHILADELPHIA — For the Eagles, the third time was the charm.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 9, 2023

James Harden’s triple-double, balanced scoring lead undermanned Sixers to 123-111 rout of Pistons

DETROIT — No Joel Embiid, no P.J. Tucker, no problem for the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 8, 2023

Marcus Hayes: Damar Hamlin, the NFL, and our role in his near-death experience

PHILADELPHIA — As Damar Hamlin lay dying on the field Monday night, then as he lay fighting for life in the hospital this past week, we experienced a range of emotions. Fear. Sympathy. Hope.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 8, 2023

Cam Whitmore drops season-high 26 points, but Villanova falls to No. 18 Xavier, 88-80

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Every time it seemed like Villanova might be coming, Xavier had an answer. Which checks out: there are only a few teams more efficient on offense than No. 18 Xavier, while Villanova has struggled to find consistency on the defensive end.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 8, 2023

Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 7, 2023