Tag: Philadelphia
Irving’s 34, Harden’s triple-double help Nets edge Knicks
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 34 points, James Harden welcomed himself to New York's basketball rivalry with his 10th triple-double of the season,...
Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause
John Abraham’s colonoscopy was postponed for several months because of the pandemic. When he finally got it, doctors found a growth too big to...
Hartford guard leads fight off the court against violence
Traci Carter vowed to help make a difference for at-risk youth when he lost his brother to gun violence less than a year ago....
Droughts over: Drexel, Rutgers lead charge back to NCAAs
PHILADELPHIA — The last time Drexel basketball made more than local headlines, TMZ was on the scene because Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star Ben Simmons and...
Ovechkin leads Capitals past Flyers for fourth straight win
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored, Carl Hagelin had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals held on late for their fourth straight...
Immigrant crime victims hope for change to visas under Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a bid to become a legal permanent resident of the United States, she says she lives in fear, afraid both...
AP source: Embiid sidelined with bone bruise in left knee
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss an undermined amount of time,...
AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Like any top NBA executive this time of the season, Daryl Morey is trying to better his roster. Sure, NBA Top Shot...
Ovechkin scores No. 715 to lift Capitals past Flyers 5-3
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored his 715th career goal to help the Washington Capitals win their third straight game, 5-3 over the Philadelphia Flyers...
Philly to dim lights to make it safer for birds in flight
The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as a coalition in the City of Brotherly Love tries to...