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Sixers forward Paul Reed grabs a rebound against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson during Game 1.

Paul Reed and the Sixers can silence Knicks fans’ chants by crashing the boards better

New York was among the league's best offensive rebounding teams all season. The 76ers need to reverse that trend in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series.

Keith Pompey | Columnist2 hours ago

Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., defends New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 1. Nick Nurse is looking for more from Oubre Jr.

Sixers’ priorities in Game 2 include rebounding, supporting cast, and ... ‘tricky stuff’?

Brandon Marsh is batting .288 this season, but .167 against left-handers in just 18 at-bats.

How Jake Cave helped Brandon Marsh to be ready as he pushes to play every day

The high school boys’ 3000-meter championship race takes place on the second day of the 2023 Penn Relays at Franklin Field on April 28, 2023.

Penn Relays 2024: Time, tickets, parking and everything you need to know before you go

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs for a first down past Florida defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp (94) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Breaking down the 2024 NFL draft QB class behind Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse points to his team against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, April 20, 2024

Despite a Game 1 loss, the Sixers showed they are the more talented team. Is that enough?

David Murphy | Columnist

After an injury scare, Sixers center Joel Embiid was just 2-of-11 in the second half on Saturday night.

Joel Embiid feeling ‘pretty good’ but the Sixers’ role players must be better in Game 2 vs. Knicks

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning on Sunday.

The Phillies wrap up a perfect week, win sixth straight, 8-2 over the White Sox

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey warms up shooting the basketball before the Sixers play the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the first round NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Sixers-Knicks news: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey are game-time decisions; Paul Reed defends podcast comment

Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, Keith Pompey, Gina Mizell, and Gabriela Carroll38 minutes ago

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart shoots a late fourth quarter three point basket over Sixers guard Kyle Lowry and center Joel Embiid in his team's Game 1 victory.

The Sixers left Josh Hart open from three-point range. The former Villanova star made them pay in Game 1 victory.

Flyers coach John Tortorella knows the team wasn't good enough on the power play this season. He says that bringing in additional talent in the offseason can remedy that.

The Flyers’ power play was ‘Tortured’ all season long, just ask Taylor Swift

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is 7 for his 11 at the plate.

Johan Rojas is making progress at the plate, thanks in part to a recent chat with Trea Turner

From left to right: Villanova's Sean Dolan, Charlie O'Donovan and Liam Murphy celebrate after all three broke 4:00 in the mile at Penn State last year.

Liam Murphy is one of the best runners in Villanova history. The Penn Relays and U.S. Olympic trials are next on his docket.

Brooke Ackerman

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson gets fouled by Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., with teammate guard Kyle Lowry in game one of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on April 20.

Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Disastrous minutes without Joel Embiid, rebounding woes, and more

Sixers center Joel Embiid lays on the floor after injuring his knee against the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on April 20.

Joel Embiid’s career is more important than these playoffs. The Sixers’ Game 1 loss should show him that.

Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox on April 20.

Zack Wheeler takes no-hitter into eighth inning and Phils pound out 9-5 win over Chicago White Sox

Longtime 94.1 WIP host Glen Macnow (left), seen here alongside his former cohost, Ray Didinger. Macnow is retiring after more than three decades at the station.

WIP host Glen Macnow is retiring after three decades as a Philly sports talker: ‘It’s time’

Bet on Sixers to cover as slight underdogs in Game 2 against the Knicks on Monday

See our best bet for Game 2 of the Sixers and Knicks Eastern Conference first-round series.

Drew Norton, Action Network

Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after pitching a complete game shutout against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Back a high scoring game between the Phillies and Reds ahead of Monday’s series opener

Nick Martin, Action Network

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Back a tie game after regulation between the Kings and Oilers in Game 1 of NHL playoffs

Michael Leboff, Action Network

Sam Reinhart #13 is congratulated by Eetu Luostarinen #27 of the Florida Panthers after he scored a third period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Amerant Bank Arena on April 16, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions: Best bets for each conference, finals winner

Chris Ilenstine

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Target Center on March 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Timberwolves have best value to win competitive Western Conference in 2024 NBA playoffs

Mark Harris, Action Network

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce's Last Stand (Part 2)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce’s Last Stand (Part 2)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce's Last Stand (Part 1)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce’s Last Stand (Part 1)

Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off the field after the Eagles lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Jason Kelce’s Last Stand: A valiant epilogue that saw the Eagles legend battle time, his body, and a collapsing team

unCovering the Birds, Season 3

unCovering the Birds, Season 3: Trailer

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce's Last Stand (Part 2)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce’s Last Stand (Part 2)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce's Last Stand (Part 1)

unCovering the Birds, Season 3, Episode 1: Kelce’s Last Stand (Part 1)

Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off the field after the Eagles lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Jason Kelce’s Last Stand: A valiant epilogue that saw the Eagles legend battle time, his body, and a collapsing team

unCovering the Birds, Season 3

unCovering the Birds, Season 3: Trailer

Sixers forward Paul Reed grabs a rebound against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson during Game 1.

Paul Reed and the Sixers can silence Knicks fans’ chants by crashing the boards better

Keith Pompey | Columnist2 hours ago

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse points to his team against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, April 20, 2024

Despite a Game 1 loss, the Sixers showed they are the more talented team. Is that enough?

David Murphy | Columnist

Joel Embiid dribbles against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on April 20.

Joel Embiid channels Willis Reed in Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

The high school boys’ 3000-meter championship race takes place on the second day of the 2023 Penn Relays at Franklin Field on April 28, 2023.

Penn Relays 2024: Time, tickets, parking and everything you need to know before you go

The return of the Penn Relays, now in its 128th running, will also signify the return of a partnership with World Athletics. Ahead of it all, here’s what to expect from a busy three days of events.

Coach Adam Fisher of Temple high-fiving the players before the team played East Carolina at the Liacouras Center on Jan. 10, 2024.

Temple lands Jamal Mashburn Jr., son of the former NBA star, in the transfer portal

High school athletes from around the area are making their college decisions.

High school recruiting tracker: Where the area's top basketball and football players are heading to college

Isabella DiAmore

From left to right: Villanova's Sean Dolan, Charlie O'Donovan and Liam Murphy celebrate after all three broke 4:00 in the mile at Penn State last year.

Liam Murphy is one of the best runners in Villanova history. The Penn Relays and U.S. Olympic trials are next on his docket.

Brooke Ackerman

Amari Williams was a First-Team All-CAA selection each of the past two seasons at Drexel.

Report: Drexel star Amari Williams transfers to Kentucky

Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds looks on during the 2019 Stadium Series in what would be his final game for the club.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Wayne Simmonds’ top 10 moments as a Flyer: A Gordie Howe hat trick, an All-Star MVP, and that toothless grin

You don't need to look too far for one of the most memorable women's runs in the NCAA Tournament as Maddy Siegrist (20) and Villanova went all the way to the Sweet 16 in the 2022-23 season. Here, Siegrist is flanked by L-R: Maddie Burke, Brooke Mullin, Lucy Olsen, and Bella Runyan.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Here’s our picks for the Top 10 Big 5 moments in women’s NCAA Tournament history

Ed Barkowitz

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson making his entrance at WrestleMania XXXI on March 29, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

The Rock’s 10 best moments as a wrestler as he returns to the ring for WrestleMania 40

Gabriela Carroll

Bryce Harper will play his first opening day as a first baseman on Thursday.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

10 things to know about the Phillies for the 2024 season

Ed Barkowitz

Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds looks on during the 2019 Stadium Series in what would be his final game for the club.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Wayne Simmonds’ top 10 moments as a Flyer: A Gordie Howe hat trick, an All-Star MVP, and that toothless grin

You don't need to look too far for one of the most memorable women's runs in the NCAA Tournament as Maddy Siegrist (20) and Villanova went all the way to the Sweet 16 in the 2022-23 season. Here, Siegrist is flanked by L-R: Maddie Burke, Brooke Mullin, Lucy Olsen, and Bella Runyan.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Here’s our picks for the Top 10 Big 5 moments in women’s NCAA Tournament history

Ed Barkowitz

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson making his entrance at WrestleMania XXXI on March 29, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

The Rock’s 10 best moments as a wrestler as he returns to the ring for WrestleMania 40

Gabriela Carroll

Bryce Harper will play his first opening day as a first baseman on Thursday.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

10 things to know about the Phillies for the 2024 season

Ed Barkowitz

City of Basketball Love

Guard Kennedy Henry looks to shoot during the Philly Takeover event at Westtown School, where she will play next season after three seasons at Blair Academy in New Jersey.

High School Sports

Highly touted recruit Kennedy Henry will join a standout Westtown School team for her senior year

The guard from Hockessin, Del., played three seasons at Blair Academy in New Jersey. She'll spend the offseason playing alongside her new Westtown School teammates on Philly Rise.

Owen McCue, City of Basketball Love

Cristo Rey's Amari Dow and Roman Catholic's Travis Reed will play at Chestnut Hill College together next year.

High School Sports

Roman Catholic’s Travis Reed Jr. and Cristo Rey’s Amari Dow to team up at Chestnut Hill College

Owen McCue, City of Basketball Love

Aiden Tobiason, who is signed to play at Temple next season, dunking during the Donofrio Classic in Conshohocken last week.

Aiden Tobiason ready to ‘step up’ next season with Temple impacted by transfer portal woes

Owen McCue, City of Basketball Love

Derek Simpson, a graduate of Lenape High School, announced that he's transferring from Rutgers to St. Joseph's.

Derek Simpson’s ‘eye-opening experience’ at Rutgers led him to the right fit at St. Joe’s

Owen McCue, City of Basketball Love

Penn Charter's Matt Gilhool dunks against Episcopal Academy on Feb. 14.

High School Sports

Matt Gilhool says recruitment is ‘wide open’ as coaching changes abound in college basketball

Owen McCue and Kevin Gamlin, City of Basketball Love

Commanders release Shaka Toney after he was reinstated following a gambling suspension

A former star at Imhotep Charter and Penn State, the defensive end was banned for placing bets on games during the 2022 season.

Associated Press, Associated Press

Washington defensive end Shaka Toney walking off the field after a game against the New York Giants on Jan. 9, 2022.

Washington defensive end Shaka Toney walking off the field after a game against the New York Giants on Jan. 9, 2022.

Commanders release Shaka Toney after he was reinstated following a gambling suspension

A former star at Imhotep Charter and Penn State, the defensive end was banned for placing bets on games during the 2022 season.

Associated Press, Associated Press

Breaking down the 2024 NFL draft QB class behind Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs for a first down past Florida defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp (94) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Associated Press

Roman Gabriel, the former Eagles quarterback and NFL MVP, dies at 83

The Associated Press, Associated Press

Roman Gabriel, who played five seasons as the Eagles quarterback died of natural causes on Saturday. He was 83.

Philly’s Bert Bell created the NFL draft almost 90 years ago, and changed the direction of the league

Matthew Frank

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 1957, file photo, NFL Commissioner Bert Bell gestures in his office in Philadelphia. His creation, the NFL draft, has become an industry unto itself and the league's third-most popular annual event behind the Super Bowl and opening weekend. (AP Photo/Warren M. Winterbottom, File)

10 Philly schools are getting air conditioning because of Jalen Hurts

Kristen A. Graham

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts takes questions from students in the auditorium of Edward Gideon Elementary School in Philadelphia on Friday, April 19, 2024. Hurts donated $200,000 to the Philadelphia School District to install new air conditioners in 10 schools. .

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is headed to the paternity list.

Bryce Harper placed on the paternity list, Phillies call up Kody Clemens

Harper and his wife, Kayla, are expecting the birth of their third child.

Brandon Marsh is batting .288 this season, but .167 against left-handers in just 18 at-bats.

How Jake Cave helped Brandon Marsh to be ready as he pushes to play every day

The Phillies are pursuing sponsors for their uniforms. In an ideal world, who would you like to see represented on the Phillies' sleeves?

The Phillies are offering ‘Your Name Here’ on their uniforms. Fans have a few ideas.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is 7 for his 11 at the plate.

Johan Rojas is making progress at the plate, thanks in part to a recent chat with Trea Turner

Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning on Sunday.

The Phillies wrap up a perfect week, win sixth straight, 8-2 over the White Sox

The Flyers’ power play was ‘Tortured’ all season long, just ask Taylor Swift

The parallels between the track titles and lyrics of Swift's latest album and the Flyers' woes on the power play are uncanny.

Flyers coach John Tortorella knows the team wasn't good enough on the power play this season. He says that bringing in additional talent in the offseason can remedy that.

Flyers coach John Tortorella knows the team wasn't good enough on the power play this season. He says that bringing in additional talent in the offseason can remedy that.

The Flyers’ power play was ‘Tortured’ all season long, just ask Taylor Swift

The parallels between the track titles and lyrics of Swift's latest album and the Flyers' woes on the power play are uncanny.

Danny Brière’s patience is the best thing the Flyers have going for them in their rebuild

Mike Sielski | Columnist

General manager Danny Brière has shown he might just have the patience to rebuild the Flyers the proper way.

John Tortorella accepts some blame for the Flyers’ collapse, says he’s ‘totally in’ on seeing the rebuild all the way through

Flyers coach John Tortorella admitted he made mistakes this season, but said benching Sean Couturier wasn't one of them.

5 key questions facing the Flyers as they begin an interesting offseason

New defenseman Jamie Drysdale is a real variable in the Flyers' rebuild. Can he stay healthy and make good on his potential?

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen out three months after triceps surgery

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen recently had surgery to repair his triceps.

Union sporting director Ernst Tanner

The Union sold two international roster spots for $350,000 toward next year’s cap

Jonathan Tannenwaldan hour ago

Sinead Farrelly (left) playing for Gotham FC against the Washington Spirit last year.

Subaru Park will host two NWSL games in July, including one with champions Gotham FC

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union's Subaru Park is one of the smallest stadiums in Major League Soccer, and doesn't have much premium seating to make the team money.

The Union want to expand Subaru Park, but know it won’t be easy: ‘We want to be better, bigger’

Jonathan Tannenwald

Matt Real hasn't played for the Union since last October, and hasn't started since last July.

Union loan Matt Real to second-division team Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union sporting director Ernst Tanner

The Union sold two international roster spots for $350,000 toward next year’s cap

Jonathan Tannenwaldan hour ago

Sinead Farrelly (left) playing for Gotham FC against the Washington Spirit last year.

Subaru Park will host two NWSL games in July, including one with champions Gotham FC

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union's Subaru Park is one of the smallest stadiums in Major League Soccer, and doesn't have much premium seating to make the team money.

The Union want to expand Subaru Park, but know it won’t be easy: ‘We want to be better, bigger’

Jonathan Tannenwald

Matt Real hasn't played for the Union since last October, and hasn't started since last July.

Union loan Matt Real to second-division team Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Jonathan Tannenwald

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