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Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers' offense will turn to James Harden for points

MIAMI — The 76ers keep saying everything will be fine.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 2, 2022

Kyle Lowry out for Game 1 of Eastern Conference semifinals; optimism that Joel Embiid could return for either Game 3 or 4

PHILADELPHIA — The Miami Heat will also be without an All-Star player for Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 1, 2022

Mike Sielski: With his latest injury, Joel Embiid is becoming a tragic figure in Philly sports

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 1, 2022

Athing Mu thrills the Penn Relays crowd and wins a star-studded 600-meter race

PHILADELPHIA — There are two kinds of roars that echo off Franklin Field’s venerable brick walls during the Penn Relays, and resonate on for years afterward.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Keith Pompey: Sixers were in a bind with Joel Embiid. His injury makes their trajectory more unclear than ever.

PHILADELPHIA — So what just happened to the 76ers’ championship aspirations?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Fauci said the pandemic was over in US, then backpedaled. What do experts say?

PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Fauci caused a stir this week when he said on national television that the United States was “out of the pandemic phase.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Admit it: Doc Rivers has been way better this season than the rap he’s taken

PHILADELPHIA — The vultures were circling, hoping for their victim’s demise. But Doc Rivers wasn’t going out like that.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Flyers lose final game of season, 4-2 to Senators

PHILADELPHIA — An early lead, too many penalties, another injury and a game lost in the final minutes. The season finale ended in typical Flyers fashion as they lost, 4-2, to the Ottawa Senators and fell to a 25-46-11 record.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture, mild concussion suffered in Sixers’ Game 6 win at Raptors

PHILADELPHIA — Sixers MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion in Thursday’s Game 6, series-clinching victory at the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed Friday night. He is out indefinitely and further updates will be provided as appropriate, the team said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Eagles draft Nebraska center Cam Jurgens 51st overall in the second round

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles drafted Nebraska center Cam Jurgens with the 51st pick in the NFL draft Friday in an attempt to fortify their long-term depth on the interior offensive line.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022