76ers' Joel Embiid fined $35K by NBA for making "obscene gesture" vs. Trail Blazers
The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers' superstar Joel Embiid $35,000 for his D-Generation X/Triple H celebration in Sunday's victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers' superstar Joel Embiid $35,000 for his D-Generation X/Triple H celebration in Sunday's victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Joel Embiid had 35 points and 15 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 126-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
James Harden's absence against Portland was no surprise — the 10-time All-Star has now missed all three games in the wake of his offseason trade demand.
James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday's season opener.
Doc Rivers is set to begin his second stint with ESPN as the network's NBA analyst, though he says he doesn't know how long he will remain in the position.
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has told USA Basketball that he intends to play for them at the Paris Olympics, a person with knowledge of the matter said Thursday.
James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, with the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade back at training camp as an active participant.
Sixers star Joel Embiid and Anne De Paula tied the knot over the weekend in a ceremony in the Hamptons.
A disgruntled Harden reporting to training camp would not be the most ideal way for the Sixers to start Nick Nurse's tenure in Philadelphia.
The comment by Embiid is the first time, at least publicly, that he's mentioned the possibility of playing for another organization.
Joel Embiid hopes James Harden will change his mind.
James Harden wants a trade, but that didn't stop him from partying with celebrities and former Sixers partner Michael Rubin.
Nick Nurse spent the past five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, where he won the NBA Finals and went the playoffs three times.
Mike Budenholzer would bring plenty of experience and a championship pedigree to the Sixers.
Mike D'Antoni has plenty of connections to the Sixers' organization, including Daryl Morey and James Harden. He was also an associate head coach with the team under Brett Brown from 2015-16.
Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey said he will take his time before hiring a new head coach.
The duo led the Sixers to their best regular season in over 20 years, but when the stakes were high, both were absolute no-shows.
As the head coach, Doc Rivers has failed to lead his team past the second-round in three straight seasons.
This week, a Norristown high school student was accepted to 7 Ivy League schools, several local nurses were honored for going above and beyond, and a fearless mother-daughter duo will participate in the More Than Pink Walk to raise money for breast cancer research.
Game 7 will be played at TD Garden in Boston on Sunday.
Joel Embiid, Bryce Harper and Jalen Hurts each have the potential to be perennial MVP candidates in this era of Philadelphia sports.
Denver's Nikola Jokic now knows how Philadelphia's Joel Embiid felt during two previous NBA award seasons.
Philadelphia hasn't been to the Eastern Conference finals since 2001.
Joel Embiid had the best playoff performance of his career Tuesday night in the Sixers' 115-103 win over the Boston Celtics to take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid had an MVP performance with 33 points to go along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in the win.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
Police are increasing patrols and searching for more victims after two sexual assaults that occurred months apart in Mercer County.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
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.
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
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
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.
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Setup is underway at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for Ed Sheeran's concert on Saturday. Multiple opening acts have dropped out of the tour after the promoter said Macklemore can no longer be part of the show following his pro-Palestine comments in New Jersey.
Philadelphia police said in an update Wednesday that they have identified dozens of the women seen in videos and photos recovered from the home of Eugene Horsch and the late Raymond Horsch in Olney. Some of them are believed to be dead, and others remain missing, police said.
Wednesday night is on the warmer side, but it's another gorgeous night in the Philadelphia region. That could change Thursday, as more rain could be on the way. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
The American Association for Cancer Research says continued reductions in cancer research could be dire. One Delaware County woman who was part of the report says she's concerned. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the Iran war drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation.