PHILADELPHIA – 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 63 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 48 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 57 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 51 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 …
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Philly News
SEPTA is running trolleys to Center City again after completing wire repairs in tunnel
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsThe trolley tunnel in Center City reopened Monday morning after months of repairs. SEPTA had closed the tunnel under Market Street in mid-November to replace more than 5,000 feet of …
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Philly News
Data centers are straining N.J.’s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsA Senate panel advanced legislation Thursday that would require electric companies to develop new tariffs to be levied on "large-load" data centers, with the goal of protecting New Jersey residents, …
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Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles notes: Christian Parker replacement; Eagles players shut out of NFL postseason honors
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThere are some Philadelphia Eagles tidbits that probably aren't worthy of their own articles, but we'll round them up here. Who will replace Christian Parker as the team's defensive passing …
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Philadelphia Eagles
Report: Christian Parker leaving Eagles to become Cowboys’ defensive coordinator
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsThe Eagles appear to be losing an underlying, though key, piece of their defensive coaching staff, and to a major promotion from their biggest rival. Christian Parker, the Eagles' defensive …
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Philadelphia Eagles
Report: Eagles interview Bears OC Declan Doyle for same position
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsStill looking to replace fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, the Eagles on Thursday requested to speak with young Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, per an ESPN report. Eagles have …