LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point double-double from Philadelphia star Joel Embiid on Monday, Dec. 18, to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory. Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls shoots a lay up past Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Backup quarterback Drew Lock piloted a game-winning drive capped by a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the Seattle Seahawks stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 on Monday, Dec. 18. Drew Lock of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass in the second half at Lumen Field...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the NBA team announced on Friday, Dec. 15. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is eager to return to NBA action this week after suffering a fractured rib in what he called a "traumatic" hit and run last month. Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (AFP) Oubre called out conspiracy theorists who questioned his...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Brock Purdy threw four touchdowns and explosive receiver Deebo Samuel scored three as the San Francisco 49ers humbled the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 3, with an emphatic 42-19 NFL statement victory. Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the first quarter...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston. Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (AFP) The Magic connected on 60.7 percent of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid delivered his sixth NBA career triple double on Monday, Nov. 27, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia's 138-94 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Quarterback Jalen Hurts ran in an overtime touchdown to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 37-34 NFL win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 26, and move them to 10-1 on the season. Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles attempts a pass during the second quarter against the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Nov. 20, in a blockbuster rematch of last season's Super Bowl classic that may well turn out to be a preview of next February's NFL championship game. Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes (AFP) Nine...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The resurgent Houston Rockets powered to a sixth straight NBA victory on Sunday, Nov. 12, withstanding a 36-point triple-double from Denver's Nikola Jokic in a 107-104 win over the Nuggets. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Bennedict Mathurin of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was "resting fairly comfortably at home" Sunday, Nov. 12, after being struck by a car, coach Nick Nurse said. Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr (AFP) Oubre was treated in hospital and released on Saturday night after he was hit...
