Sixers' Joel Embiid Invited To Participate In NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
Sixers rookie Joel Embiid will take part in the NBA Skills Challenge.
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Sixers rookie Joel Embiid will take part in the NBA Skills Challenge.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in January.
Embiid is averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in only 25.4 minutes per game.
Chris discussed Donald Trump firing acting Attorney General Sally Yates for not enforcing his executive order, a bishop punched in the face during a mass and Philadelpha Mayor Jim Kenney's argument against repealing Obamacare. At 8:20, he spoke with Dr Lawrence Schlachter about his views on the nominee for HHS Secretary, Tom Price.
Embiid had 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks vs. Harden and the Rockets.
Embiid missed the last two games after hyperextending his knee against the Trail Blazers.
Embiid has missed 14 games this season after having back-to-back foot surgeries to start his career.
In the NFC Championship game, Ike Reese picked the Falcons and Chris Carlin had the Packers.
The reserves for the 2017 NBA All-Star game were announced on Thursday night and Sixers rookie center Joel Embiid has been left off the roster.
The NBA's Rising Stars Challenge is on Friday, February 17th.
Embiid finished third in the NBA all-star eastern conference frontcourt starters vote.
Knudson, 27, was sitting courtside at the Wells Fargo Center.
Embiid, 22, led all players with 11 blocks in three games this week.
Embiid is expected to miss at least the next two games with a left-knee contusion.
There is a 75-percent chance Joel Embiid will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Clippers.
Johnny Manziel was released by the Browns in March of 2016.
Chris discussed the transfer of power from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joel Embiid falling short in his bid to start the NBA All-Star Game. He spoke with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 about the confirmation hearings for Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 to preview the NFL conference championship games and Face The Nation Moderator John Dickerson at 8:25 to look ahead to Donald Trump's inauguration.
The Sixers' defensive rating went from 25th in the NBA last season, to 11th this season.
If you were rooting for Joel Embiid to make the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a starter, you can blame the system.
Joel Embiid will not be an All-Star starter this season.
The NBA all-star starters will be announced Thursday night on TNT at 7 p.m. ET.
YouTube user hillman811 is back with another WWE2k17 Sixers video.
Hakeem Olajuwon is weighing in on the play of Sixers center Joel Embiid.
Joel Embiid scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter.
Rodgers threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns in the game, but Bayless was unimpressed with the Packers' QB.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message to parents Thursday night, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025 assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Arctic air is bringing bitter cold to the Philly area on Friday before snow showers on Saturday morning.
Four-and-a-half years ago, the then 8-year-old was shot and killed by police outside of a high school football game in Delaware County.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
In a message to parents Thursday night, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025 assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message to parents Thursday night, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025 assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Four-and-a-half years ago, the then 8-year-old was shot and killed by police outside of a high school football game in Delaware County.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park has left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 has been celebrating Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's birthday with events around the city this week. January 17, 2026 marks 320 years since Franklin was born in Boston.
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September, want the county prosecution team on the case disqualified due to an alleged conflict of interest. Robinson's attorneys said an 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot, and texted with that parent about the shooting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
With a long weekend coming up for many of us, it might be the perfect time to get to the African American Museum in Philadelphia for some special MLK Day weekend exhibits.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking snow showers that could arrive Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area, after Arctic air chills the region with feels-like temperatures as low as the single digits in the morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A hazing investigation into Cheltenham High School's football team found a student was assaulted in a locker room while other teammates watched and recorded it, according to district leaders. Brandon Goldner reports.