LeBron says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win title led him to 76ers
LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
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LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers fans will have some new food options when they root for their teams for the 2026-27 season at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Local athletes with hopes of making it to the NBA got a chance to turn their dreams into reality as the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers' G League affiliate, hosted open tryouts Saturday at Rowan University.
Sixers fans flocked to OutPhitters on Tuesday to get their hands on LeBron James jerseys, which went on sale at the team store at Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first time. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Before UFC 330 in Philadelphia, CBS News Philadelphia caught up with UFC president and CEO Dana White for a one-on-one interview where we discussed the Jaylen Brown trade, Philly sports and more.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Another LeBron James mural has popped up in Philadelphia. This one is located in Chinatown at 10th and Arch streets.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are set to make their Sixers debuts against the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
Expectations for the Sixers' season are sky-high with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
In a 1-on-1 interview with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen, Sixers managing partner Josh Harris spoke about landing LeBron James and the process behind it, the type of person and player the team's getting in Jaylen Brown, and plenty more.
The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Jaylen Brown during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
LeBron James, the newest Sixer, already has a mural in the city.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fanatics said Wednesday that 76ers' LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
The Eagles hit the practice field Wednesday for their first training camp practice, which follows an offseason filled with plenty of changes on offense.
On the first day of Eagles training camp, a lot of the talk was about the newest 76er: LeBron James.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LeBron James is the fifth-most-followed athlete on social media in the world and has more followers than all athletes in Philadelphia combined.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
A new cheesesteak order at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia is paying tribute to LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Sixers announced LeBron James' signing Monday with a photo of the King's No. 23 jersey in a locker room next to a crown.
LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er — and ticket prices have skyrocketed as a result. LeBronmania is sweeping Philadelphia, and CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has the details on his jersey, merch, and the latest ticket prices on third-party sites.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
Madonna is up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
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.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
.A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 25, 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Bill Giles, who rose from a Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than half a century with the team, died Friday.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Madonna is up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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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.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares signs your cat could be sick and when to take your pet to the vet.
Jason Theodore, a physical education teacher in the North Penn School District, was placed on leave after an investigation that later resulted in criminal charges involving sexual contact with at least three victims between the ages of 13 and 16 years old.
Waves and wind stripped away the sand along Bethany Beach in Delaware after a nor'easter storm swept through our area.
Dry air is filtering in to the Philadelphia area Sunday, though parts of the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches continue to see rain as the Nor'easter storm moves out. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.
Crews responded to the Travel Inn and New Sea Breeze motel in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey after a nor'easter storm brought heavy flooding on Saturday morning.