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David Murphy: The only appropriate response to Steve Cohen vs. John Middleton is to egg them on

PHILADELPHIA — If you think about it, there’s something weird about taking a rooting interest in the way a billionaire spends his money. Which is why you shouldn’t think about it. Just enjoy it. In fact, do everything in your power to egg it on.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022

James Harden’s career night keys Sixers rally to beat Clippers, 119-114

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid flipped the ball over his head, De’Anthony Melton put on a dribble move, and the shot went splash.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022

Phillies agree to one-year, $10 million deal with closer Craig Kimbrel, source says

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first big move at the helm of the Boston Red Sox in 2015 was a blockbuster offseason trade for All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022

Festivus was a real holiday endured by an embarrassed ‘Seinfeld’ writer who didn’t want it on the show

Break out the aluminum pole from the crawl space and grease up for the feats of strength, it’s time for Festivus!

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 23, 2022

How to prep your car for the winter

As many parts of the country get ready for the frigid cold, consider your car — dead batteries and deflated tires are common in this weather. We asked local experts for tips on how to brace your car for the cold.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 23, 2022

Trudy Rubin: What Zelenskyy worried about when he addressed a cheering Congress

The scene couldn’t have been more dramatic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 23, 2022

Editorial: Jan. 6 committee report is clear: Trump must be held accountable

In mid-December 2020, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Texas lawsuit challenging the presidential election results in Pennsylvania and three other battleground states, a livid Donald Trump turned to chief of staff Mark Meadows and — in a rare moment of truth — admitted he had lost the election.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 23, 2022

Flyers fight back late but come up just short in 4-3 loss to Maple Leafs

TORONTO — With the youth of Toronto cheering them on, the Toronto Maple Leafs took down the Flyers, 4-3, in their “Next Gen” game on Thursday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 22, 2022

Eagles’ Gardner Minshew named starter; Jalen Hurts sidelined against Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA — The last few days have been a whirlwind for Gardner Minshew.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 22, 2022

Mike Sielski: Franco Harris was more than a Steelers icon. He was a cultural touchstone.

PHILADELPHIA — The March 28, 1968, edition of the Camden Courier-Post carried, on page 38, a seven-paragraph story of some local interest, though it didn’t promise much more than that. Franco Harris, who lived in Mount Holly, N.J., and was the star fullback at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, had…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 22, 2022