Over the last calendar year, sports in Philly were dominated by two division-winning teams — the Eagles and Phillies. The Eagles championship run also occurred less than 12 months ago, …
January 2026
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Philly News
City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park’s vacant ‘flying saucer’
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsThe LOVE Park Welcome Center, better known as Philly's "flying saucer" at the corner of 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, has had a star-crossed decade of vacancy and dashed hopes …
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Philly News
Mastriano says God told him not to run for Pa. governor again in 2026
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsState Sen. Doug Mastriano said Wednesday he won't make another bid for governor in a livestreamed event with his wife, Rebbie. "We remain in this fight with you and for …
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Philly News
Wawa’s shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsWawa's Drexel University store that experimented with virtual shopping — removing all items from shelves in favor of app and in-store kiosk orders — will close in University City on …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Knicks on Saturday
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsJoel Embiid (right ankle injury management) is probable for the Sixers' home game on Saturday afternoon against the New York Knicks, according to the team's initial injury report for the …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Friday film: How Joel Embiid and an optimized version of the Sixers overcame the Houston Rockets and a blown call
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsPHILADELPHIA – When the Sixers had just been robbed of a hard-earned victory, Trendon Watford spoke up in the huddle. "Five-minute game," Watford kept saying to his teammates. "Five-minute game." …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: After Nick Nurse changes his starting lineup, the Sixers nab a clutch overtime win
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsPHILADELPHIA – The Sixers have had plenty of encouraging victories in 2025-26, but their triumph over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night is among the most convincing victories of their …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid probable, Paul George questionable to return for Sixers-Rockets on Thursday
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsJoel Embiid (right ankle injury management) is probable to return to action when the Sixers host the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, according to the team's initial injury report for …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers power ranking roundup: Tyrese Maxey’s All-Star starting nod, Joel Embiid’s defense and more
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsOver the last two weeks, the Sixers have had a golden opportunity to bank wins against Eastern Conference cohorts which would have given them a leg up in the jumbled …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Short-handed Sixers run out of gas, drop second leg of back-to-back to Suns
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsPHILADELPHIA – In their ninth back-to-back of the 2025-26 regular season, the Sixers had a chance to win two games in as many nights for the fourth time. But with …