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PHILADELPHIA — Who is MacKenzie Scott? She married Jeff Bezos in 1993, and together they co-founded Amazon in 1994 after leaving the investment firm D.E. Shaw. She divorced Bezos in 2019, and had previously given at least $49 million to Philly-area non-profit organizations.

Former Colts WR Zach Pascal is heading to Philly.

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

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.’