PHILADELPHIA – Saturday was supposed to be about nostalgia, as the 2001 Sixers punctuated their 25th anniversary with a reunion as the 2025-26 Sixers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Instead, …
January 2026
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers mailbag: Evaluating your trade ideas as the deadline inches closer
by myphillyconnection 143 viewsEvery Tuesday, I put out a call for questions for our weekly Sixers mailbag. This week, though, we are going to do things a little bit differently. Instead of answering …
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VJ Edgecombe will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge; no other Sixers included in pool
by myphillyconnection 148 viewsVJ Edgecombe is officially headed to Los Angeles for his first All-Star weekend, as the Sixers' rookie guard was named to the group of NBA Rising Stars. The pool is …
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Instant observations: Sixers begin back-to-back with brutal blowout bludgeoning
by myphillyconnection 140 viewsIt does not get any worse than that. The Sixers lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, on Monday afternoon in what was, from start to finish, their worst performance of …
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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 134 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …
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Health & Fitness
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause, but these steps can help your body weather the hormonal shift
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsYou're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit …
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When you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, these flourless muffins offer an easy, make-ahead solution. Packed with potatoes, cranberries and a mix of hearty vegetables, they turn …
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Health & Fitness
Healthy Recipe: Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
by myphillyconnection 141 viewsBright, crisp vegetables come together in this simple spring salad, finished with a light buttermilk dressing that adds richness without weighing it down. Featuring asparagus, beets, radishes and pea shoots, …
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Health & Fitness
Dry January isn’t just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
by myphillyconnection 132 viewsAbstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January — leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and psychological improvements, new research shows. …
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Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsSuicide leaves anguish and unanswered questions. Loved ones may wonder if they missed warning signs of mental health disorders. But a new study found that some people who die by …