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Celtics vs. 76ers prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bet Tuesday
The Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday in a matchup between two leading Eastern Conference teams and a rematch of last season’s playoff series. Boston enters on a three-game winning streak, while…
Pill bottle, phone records helped solve killing of Philadelphia music artist
Investigators used evidence from a pill bottle and phone records to solve the killing of a Philadelphia music artist, according to the report. The brief account highlights how those clues helped advance the homicide…
Skipping the vitamin K shot puts newborns at risk of severe bleeds: study
A study of health records from more than 5.2 million U.S. births found that newborns who did not receive the standard vitamin K shot faced a significantly higher risk of bleeding during their first six months. The share…
Celtics Star Paul George's Real Emotions Revealed Before Dramatic 76ers Matchup
Boston Celtics forward Paul George is set to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, his first matchup against his former team since joining Boston. Teammate Payton Pritchard said George is accustomed to returning to…
76ers' Jaylen Brown Gets Blunt Jayson Tatum Response
Jayson Tatum played down the significance of Tuesday’s Celtics–76ers matchup, despite the attention surrounding his first meeting with former teammate Jaylen Brown since Brown was traded to Philadelphia. Tatum said it…
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Philadelphia launches pothole repair squad, the Road Warriors
Philadelphia has launched the Road Warriors Pothole Squad, a 22-person team divided into six crews to repair potholes across the city. The initiative aims to fix reported potholes within two days, and residents can…
Howie Roseman 'robbed' Jacksonville, rebuild speculation, and more after the Jordan Davis trade
In a significant move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Philadelphia Eagles have traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In exchange, the Eagles acquired a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029…
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 Philly homicide
Tariq Cummings was sentenced in October to life in prison without parole for the 2024 murder of Jerelle Bey in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Tuesday. Bey, 32, was shot in the Kingsessing…
Paul George is looking at his Philly return as a ‘regular game’ after short Sixers stint
Paul George says he will treat his return to Philadelphia as a regular game when his team faces the 76ers Tuesday night. The veteran, now with his fifth NBA team, spent two seasons in Philadelphia and played 78…
Will Flyers ‘take an axe’ to veteran core if season doesn’t turn around?
The Philadelphia Flyers’ 5-10-5 start has raised questions about the team’s direction and whether its veteran core could be overhauled if results do not improve. General manager Daniel Briere had warned of a possible…
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Paul George looks forward to ‘a regular game’ in return to Philly
Paul George said he views his return to Philadelphia as a regular game ahead of the Celtics’ visit to face the 76ers. George spent two seasons with Philadelphia before becoming the centerpiece of the summer trade…
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Former Royals manager, catcher Bob Boone dies at 78
He set the record for career games caught by a catcher with 1,919 in Kansas City. He was 41 years old when he won his final Gold Glove with the Royals in 1989.
Predicting Jaylen Brown’s stat line and more for tonight’s Sixers-Celtics showdown
The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in an early-season NBA matchup featuring Jaylen Brown against his former team. Brown and Paul George are set to face former teammates, adding interest to…
Bicyclist wanted for striking woman in Philadelphia's Chinatown
Philadelphia police are seeking a bicyclist suspected of striking a 60-year-old woman in the face in Chinatown. Authorities are asking for help identifying the rider as they investigate the incident. The brief report…
Ex-Celtics Vet Makes Jaylen Brown Admission 76ers World Wants To Hear
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in their first meeting of the season. The game also marks Jaylen Brown’s first time facing his former team since the 2026 NBA playoffs, after…
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Why Arnold Ebiketie's trade from the Eagles to the Bengals fell through
The proposed trade involving Arnold Ebiketie between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals ultimately failed to materialize. Reports indicate that the deal fell through due to unresolved logistical issues…
The Flyers aren't just bad. They're proving to be mentally weak, too
The Philadelphia Flyers are facing criticism not only for poor results but also for what an assessment describes as a lack of mental resilience. The commentary argues that the team’s struggles have exposed weaknesses in…
Celtics visit 76ers in Jaylen Brown's first game against his former team since the offseason trade
The Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers in a regular-season matchup featuring Jaylen Brown’s first game against his former team since an offseason trade, OutKick reports. Philadelphia enters the contest with a…
Paul George Gets Honest About His Celtics Tenure Before Return to Philadelphia
Paul George praised his experience with the Boston Celtics ahead of his first return to Philadelphia since joining Boston in an offseason trade. He said the team’s culture and style of play have exceeded his…
New affordable housing apartments coming in North Philadelphia
Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments on Cumberland Avenue in North Philadelphia. The development will add dozens of affordable rental homes and is named for the founder of the Norris Square…
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Philly Spot Named Among Nation's Best New Restaurants By Eater
Philadelphia’s Bomb Bomb Bar has been named one of the nation’s best new restaurants in Eater’s 2026 awards. The South Philadelphia Italian restaurant, originally opened in 1951, was bought and reopened by Joey Baldino…
Jayson Tatum's Mindset vs 76ers Revealed By Celtics Star Paul George
Boston Celtics star Paul George discussed Jayson Tatum’s mindset ahead of the teams’ first meeting of the season on Tuesday. The matchup carries added interest after an offseason trade sent George to Boston and Jaylen…
Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Denies Flipping Middle Finger to Fans After Loss
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni denied flipping off fans after a loss. The report centers on his response to the allegation and the interaction with supporters. No further details about the game, the…
Eagles are furious after AFC team burns them by pulling out of trade
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly angry after an AFC team withdrew from a proposed trade. The move left the Eagles without the deal they had been pursuing, though the available report does not identify the other…
Celtics Hint at Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Matchup With Hilarious Shootaround Song Before 76ers Game
The Boston Celtics played “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” during their shootaround at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena, prompting jokes about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Brown, traded to the 76ers in the offseason, is…
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Eagles-Bengals trade for Penn State star collapses over a draft-pick twist
A proposed trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals involving a Penn State star has collapsed over a draft-pick issue. The deal will not proceed after the teams failed to resolve the pick-related…
Where's the beef? First Jayson Tatum, Jaylen showdown could offer early scorecard
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are set to face each other for the first time as regular-season opponents after nine seasons together with the Boston Celtics. Brown now plays for Philadelphia, which hosts Boston on…
Bengals trade that would have given Eagles another draft pick on hold
A proposed trade sending Eagles defensive end Arnold Ebitekie to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick has fallen through, according to multiple reports cited by USA TODAY. Cincinnati reportedly backed away…
Eagles’ trade of edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Bengals falls through
A proposed trade sending Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick fell through less than two hours after multiple outlets reported it. The deal would also have affected Cincinnati’s…