Ben Simmons Embraces 'Fresh Prince' Nickname
Simmons embraced the nickname on an Instagram photo of himself with Joel Embiid.
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Simmons embraced the nickname on an Instagram photo of himself with Joel Embiid.
The Sixers have won six of their last nine, nine of their last 13, and had 10 wins in January.
Robert Covington had 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Randle is averaging 4.0 points and 0.3 assists in 7.3 minutes per game, since joining the Sixers.
Steve Kerr's father Malcolm was assassinated in an act of terrorism in 1984.
McConnell is averaging 8.0 points, 9.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in January.
Embiid had 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks vs. Harden and the Rockets.
The Rockets defeated the Sixers, 123-118, on Friday night.
Embiid missed the last two games after hyperextending his knee against the Trail Blazers.
The Sixers have won 10 of their last 13 games.
94WIP's Howard Eskin confirmed the report that Simmons is targeting a late-February return.
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.
Chinese New Year 2017 is this weekend and the Sixers will be celebrating the occasion on Friday night when they host James Harden and the Houston Rockets.
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 Sixers are 4.5 games back of the 8th seed and just 5.0 games back of the 6th seed.
The Rockets will play at the Sixers next on Friday night.
The Sixers defeated the Bucks on Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
After years of being down, The Process is finally paying off for the Sixers.
Philadelphia is now 16-27 on the season, 5 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot in the East.
Richaun Holmes, 23, scored 18 points in 19 minutes vs. the Clippers.
The NBA's Rising Stars Challenge is on Friday, February 17th.
Embiid finished third in the NBA all-star eastern conference frontcourt starters vote.
Walton, the 36-year-old first year head coach of the 16-32 Lakers, was asked about tanking.
Hart, 37, attended George Washington High School like Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A new app called "Access Philly" is designed to help residents, community groups and businesses be prepared for Philadelphia's 250 celebrations.
A high school basketball coach in New Jersey has been making a difference and working hard to develop the next generation of ballers for over half a century. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News Philadelphia New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details on the effort to get beaches at the Jersey Shore ready for the summer.
Body camera video shows the moments first responders rushed to the rescue after an explosion at an industrial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey, earlier this month.
Bars and restaurants in Philadelphia can stay open two hours later than normal this summer as the city hosts a slew of America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game festivities.