On Kobe Bryant, and human legacy, and what we think about when we think about death | David Murphy
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On Kobe, and human legacy, and what we think about when we think about death | David Murphy

by David Murphy
The notion that any of us can be who we are and then cease to be that thing is a reality too daunting to carry. One day after Kobe Bryant's death, the Sixers and the rest of the world continued to grapple with that notion.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Sixers game will be ‘emotional and difficult to play’

Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Sixers game will be ‘emotional and difficult to play’

by Marc Narducci
Like all NBA teams, the Warriors are having a difficult time dealing with Kobe Bryant's death. They immediately canceled practice Sunday once they heard the news.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Sixers game will be ‘emotional and difficult to play’

Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Sixers game will be ‘emotional and difficult to play’

Like all NBA teams, the Warriors are having a difficult time dealing with Kobe Bryant's death. They immediately canceled practice Sunday once they heard the news.
Chiefs’ LeSean McCoy: ‘I’m going to retire as an Eagle’

Chiefs’ LeSean McCoy: ‘I’m going to retire as an Eagle’

by Jeff McLane
For now, the Chiefs running back is one step from winning a Super Bowl, even if he’s had to take one back.
Chiefs’ LeSean McCoy: ‘I’m going to retire as an Eagle’

Chiefs’ LeSean McCoy: ‘I’m going to retire as an Eagle’

For now, the Chiefs running back is one step from winning a Super Bowl, even if he’s had to take one back.
With Andy Reid finally back in the Super Bowl, his former assistants are rooting hard for a Chiefs win

With Andy Reid finally back in the Super Bowl, his former assistants are rooting hard for a Chiefs win

by Paul Domowitch
Reid has an impressive coaching tree that has produced two Super Bowl titles, which is two more than he has.
With Andy Reid finally back in the Super Bowl, his former assistants are rooting hard for a Chiefs win

With Andy Reid finally back in the Super Bowl, his former assistants are rooting hard for a Chiefs win

Reid has an impressive coaching tree that has produced two Super Bowl titles, which is two more than he has.
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Philly-area dads who coach their daughters: ‘Many of us can relate to Kobe the father’

Philly-area dads who coach their daughters: ‘Many of us can relate to Kobe the father’

by Gary Thompson
The crash that killed Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna on their way to a youth basketball game hit sports dads with sports daughters extra hard. “In the fraternity of fathers and daughters, we lost a brother,” said one.
Donnie Carr remembers the whole evolution of Kobe Bryant | Mike Jensen
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Donnie Carr remembers the whole evolution of Kobe | Mike Jensen

by Mike Jensen
Carr witnessed “the whole maturation,” as up close as it gets, as a star at Roman Catholic High.
Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion teammates and coaches knew it was all special

Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion teammates and coaches knew it was all special

by Mike Jensen
"I didn't say he wasn't demanding. He was demanding, but in a good way."
Legendary Flyers goalie Bernie Parent has some advice for Carter Hart as he tries to overcome his road woes

Bernie Parent has some advice for Carter Hart as he tries to overcome his road woes

by Sam Carchidi
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Flyers' season has been Hart's huge disparity in home/road play.
Sixers great Allen Iverson ‘devastated and heartbroken’ following Kobe Bryant’s death

Sixers great Allen Iverson ‘devastated and heartbroken’ following Kobe Bryant’s death

by Keith Pompey
Allen Iverson on Bryant's passing: "The only 2 words that ring in my head - devastated and heartbroken. I cannot seem to shake this feeling no matter what I’ve tried to do since hearing this yesterday.”
Villanova’s Jay Wright recalls first time he saw Kobe Bryant in AAU basketball: ‘This is something special’

Villanova’s Jay Wright recalls first time he saw Kobe Bryant in AAU basketball: ‘This is something special’

by Joe Juliano
Wright called Bryant "the consummate Philadelphia basketball player" and talked about underestimating how hard his players took the death of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar.
Sixers’ Joel Embiid questionable for Tuesday’s game against Golden State

Sixers’ Joel Embiid questionable for Tuesday’s game against Golden State

by Marc Narducci
Embiid is scheduled to see a hand surgeon before the game and that will determine his availability.
Reports: Eagles VP Andrew Berry hired by Cleveland Browns

Reports: Eagles VP Andrew Berry hired by Cleveland Browns

by EJ Smith
Berry was the Browns’ VP of football operations from 2016-18 before joining the Eagles’ front-office staff last offseason.
Sixers found comfort in meeting together in the aftermath of the Kobe Bryant tragedy

Sixers found comfort in meeting together in the aftermath of Bryant’s death

by Marc Narducci
The Sixers met as a team before practice and talked about Bryant and shared stories of their encounters with him.
76ers GM Elton Brand remembers Kobe Bryant: ‘We all lost someone that was special to us, special to this area, special to the league’

76ers GM Elton Brand remembers Kobe Bryant: ‘We all lost someone that was special to us, special to this area, special to the league’

by Marc Narducci
Elton Brand, the 76ers general manager, was visibly shaken in giving a statement to the media concerning the death of Kobe Bryant.
Carter Hart’s numbers at the All-Star break

Carter Hart’s numbers at the All-Star break

by Ed Barkowitz
No goalie has been better at home ... and none have been worse away from it.
Eastern High’s legendary field hockey coach Danyle Heilig retires

Eastern High’s legendary field hockey coach Danyle Heilig retires

by Phil Anastasia
Her Vikings teams went 512-14-6 and won a Group 4 state title in every one of her 21 seasons.
Retired refs on officiating Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion games: ‘You could put three guys on him and you couldn’t guard him’

Retired refs on officiating Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion games: ‘You could put three guys on him and you couldn’t guard him’

by EJ Smith
Jim and Nancy Beatty saw Bryant during his early days at Lower Merion, and he left an impression that will last a lifetime.
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