'Someone Who I Looked Up To': Ben Simmons, Sixers Mourn Kobe Bryant's Death After Helicopter Crash In California
Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of NBA players -- and Sixers superstar Ben Simmons is one of them.
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Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of NBA players -- and Sixers superstar Ben Simmons is one of them.
Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Al Horford combined for 73 points as the Sixers beat the Lakers, 108-91, on Saturday night.
It will be Embiid's third All-Star appearance.
The Philadelphia 76ers will be down another starter.
The Sixers have lost 15 straight games in Toronto.
The 2011 NBA MVP is averaging 18.3 points and 5.9 assists while shooting just over 50% from the field this season.
Announced as the Eastern Conference player of the week during the game, Simmons got a good start on winning the next week's award, too.
Ben Simmons led the team to a 3-1 record last week, averaging 21.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
Simmons scored 21 points as the Sixers beat the Knicks, 90-87, on Saturday night in New York.
Korkmaz finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range and was 8 of 11 overall.
Embiid is now the only center and 17th player in the NBA to have a signature sneaker.
The Pacers have now beaten the 76ers twice in 14 days, this time after charging back from an 11-point deficit.
Richardson led the 76ers to a 2-1 week, including wins over Oklahoma City and Boston, while averaging a team-leading 22.7 points per game.
Ben Simmons and the Sixers fell, 109-91, to the Mavericks in Dallas on Saturday night.
Josh Richardson had a game-high 29 points in the win.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a shopping center in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Friday night, police said.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia police say a speeding driver smashed into four parked cars near 2nd and Cumberland streets early Saturday morning.
Saturday is a pleasant day, but rain arriving overnight could present flood risks. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
The Friday Football Frenzy is back for the first time this season. Here's some high school sports action from around the Philadelphia region.
Bill Kelly is tracking rain that moves into the Philadelphia region Saturday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Speakers at the Garden of Reflection reflected on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the way the attacks changed the country.
