Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Introduces Himself As Michael Jordan At DNC: 'Trump Couldn't Tell The Difference'
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar introduced himself as Michael Jordan at the Democratic National Convention as he started his speech.
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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar introduced himself as Michael Jordan at the Democratic National Convention as he started his speech.
Iverson is hosting a celebrity basketball game on August 5th to raise money for the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia.
In six summer league games, Paul averaged 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals.
Ben Simmons was shopping at Kicks USA and apparently bought a kid $150 sneakers.
Joel Embiid is one of, if not the, most outspoken and entertaining Philadelphia athletes on social media.
Ben Simmons enter the NBA at age 20. Allen Iverson entered the NBA at age 21.
The Phillies' top two assets are expected to be starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson and closer Jeanmar Gomez.
Ginobili is a 38-year-old four time champion and two-time all-star.
Barber broke out last season as a junior averaging 23.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game for the Wolfpack.
The NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.
Jayson Williams, an all-star in 1998, played his first two seasons in the NBA with Charles Barkley and the Sixers from 1990-1992.
20-year-old Sixers center Jahlil Okafor continues to be linked to the Celtics in trade rumors.
In six summer league games, Simmons averaged 10.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
Okafor, 20, underwent a knee procedure in March due to a small tear of the meniscus in his right knee.
Dario Saric joined the Sixers on Friday, and spoke about the attempted coup in Turkey.
The Sixers have officially signed Dario Saric who will join the team for the upcoming season.
Jerami Grant averaged 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in his two summer league games.
According to a report, the Sixers made an offer to Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in the range of two years, $30 million.
Reports say that the Sixers are on the verge of signing Croatian product, Dario Saric, who landed in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Bryan Colangelo admits he is not comfortable with the Sixers' overloaded front-court.
According to a report from international basketball reporter David Pick, the Sixers will sign Dario Saric this upcoming weekend.
In five summer league games, Ben Simmons is averaging 10.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
Ben Simmons finished with eight points, eight rebounds, and six assists in 29 minutes vs the Warriors on Tuesday.
Sam Hinkie resigned as Sixers general manager on April 7th, 2016.
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, 15-time NBA All-Star, could have owned any basketball era, though modesty would never let him say so.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Thousands of cyclists departed Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Sunday morning for the annual The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour. The event raises money for first responders and their families.
PSPCA advocate Carol Erickson explains how to tell whether your dog has a preferred paw, and which one it is.
The life of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman who was abducted and murdered in October, was remembered at a special event in Center City this weekend. Her sister, Kinsey Scott, received a scholarship from the organization She is U.
Sunday is a beautiful summer day in the Philadelphia area, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.