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The Sixers beat the Knicks, 98-93 in an NBA Cup round game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

James played his best game as a Sixer, knocking down a clutch fadeaway and following VJ Edgecombe's big three-pointer with a tip-in to close the night.

In addition to being the TV voice of the Sixers, Scott is the USA Network's lead broadcaster on the WNBA.

Brown reported soreness after the Sixers’ win at the Indiana Pacers Wednesday and was unable to go through Friday’s shootaround, coach Nick Nurse said.

Key phrase: Tried to. Sixers fans were quick to note Brunson's deep roots at Villanova, where he won two NCAA titles.

The Sixers are the first team in the NBA to partner with Kalshi, shortly after the league announced a broader partnership with the two biggest prediction markets.

The Sixers' on-court excitement is driving more business from outside brands, including BodyArmor and Wawa.

Don’t look now, but a rough month of October for Philly sports fans is almost over. From LeBron James to Eagles fans at the Linc, here are our best photos from the last week of spooky season.

Star players such as Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams — along with Sixers reserve center Ariel Hukporti — have already suffered injuries expected to keep them sidelined for weeks or months.

While this tradition might seem paltry compared to James’ other accomplishments, those who know him say it’s anything but. James puts thought into the handshakes and they often build connection.

The Sixers star joined Daniel Radcliffe on "The Young Man and the Three," where they debated Hogwarts houses for LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and even his former Celtics teammates like Jayson Tatum.

From LeBron James surprises to Joel Embiid’s health, we consider all the core questions around the Sixers.

Barkley initially planed to retire in 2025 but was convinced to come back for two more seasons on ESPN by Johnson.

"I have no interest [in] letting any false allegations [follow] me to my next chapter here in Philadelphia," Brown said Wednesday. " ... None of that is true."

The Sixers surrendered a 15-point halftime lead and were outscored 36-13 in the third quarter, but Tyrese Maxey's big fourth quarter helped surged them to a win after a topsy-turvy second half.

Simons is finding his rhythm after missing most of training camp because of a hamstring injury.

The Sixers have let that area slip early in games before course correcting as the night goes on. It has contributed to some of their early deficits.

A source close to Brown contradicted a report from Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine, who later walked back his own report saying Brown requested a trade from Boston.

Maxey averaged 28.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in four games, three of which were wins over the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Virginia Union downed Lincoln, 62-0, on Friday night. Despite the outcome, both schools shared a special moment in the spotlight as fans, students, and alumni brought the vibes to the Linc.

Parker, a 1994 graduate of Lincoln, said the university played a significant role in shaping her success. Friday night was about celebrating the long history of HBCUs: “It’s only going to get bigger.”

It marks another blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over local elections.

Shaun M. Stebbins, who worked as an aide at Woodbine Elementary School, already had been charged in Atlantic County with sexually assaulting young children and making child porn.

It’s highly unusual for Justice Department officials to publicly discuss a criminal investigation or even confirm its existence.

It happened completely by chance, but 84-year-old Marjorie Derieux became an unexpected star during the Flyers’ 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 19.