Joel Embiid Emerges As NBA MVP Frontrunner For East-Best Sixers
What Embiid has done through the All-Star break has made him the betting +200 MVP favorite.
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What Embiid has done through the All-Star break has made him the betting +200 MVP favorite.
The good news is the two all-stars continue to produce negative test results during isolation.
Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were ruled out of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after being flagged by coronavirus contact tracing, a development that prompted some players to question again why the exhibition was being played during a pandemic.
Embiid announced Saturday he will be donating his winnings from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game to Philadelphia homeless shelters.
Joel Embiid had 40 points and 19 rebounds and hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation.
Embiid had 42 points and 13 rebounds for the Sixers in the loss.
The voters have spoken, and Joel Embiid is an All-Star starter for the fourth straight season.
Tobias Harris and Seth Curry each added 22 points as the Sixers used a 10-0 run to take control of the game in the fourth and win for the sixth time in seven games.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points for the Sixers in their 121-105 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Joel Embiid tried to dunk on LeBron James and instead his back slammed on the court.
It comes just after the one-year anniversary of the devastating helicopter crash which claimed the lives of the Lakers, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others.
Joel Embiid had 33 points and 14 rebounds in the Sixers' 114-110 win over the Pistons on Saturday night.
Embiid is off to the best start of his career and topped 40 points for the second time in three games.
The Sixers have not lost to Charlotte since Nov. 2, 2016.
Embiid and Simmons have never dropped a game at MSG and the Sixers have won the last 13 meetings overall.
Among some of the topics with Simmons and Embiid were winning a championship making it happen with a new coach and roster, and their relationship, which is headed to a new phase.
Embiid says the sauce is flavored with habanero peppers.
According to Embiid's post, he'd like 11 more children so he can have his own soccer team but says he's currently losing that argument with mom.
The team took off for Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando for training camp Thursday afternoon.
The Philadelphia sports community is doing its part to answer the call for health care support during this coronavirus pandemic.
The Sixers All-Star center is pledging money to help the community and Sixers employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Embiid injured his left shoulder against the Cavaliers on Feb. 26.
This Philadelphia 76ers star has a new nickname because of a hilarious wrong answer on "Jeopardy."
The 76ers, already playing without All-Star guard Ben Simmons, never led against the team with the worst record in the Eastern Conference and fell to 9-21 on the road.
Center Joel Embiid exited the team's game in Cleveland Wednesday night with a shoulder sprain and will not return.
The Pennsylvania native and wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is launching her new podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Broadway's hit true story, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is coming to the Forest Theatre. Enter here to win 2 tickets and a $100 gift card to Loch Bar for pre-show dining.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Meet Avee Charles, a young fashion designer whose trends are inspired by Philadelphia '90s music and who has become a global brand.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
The Pennsylvania native and wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is launching her new podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Part of Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties remains closed as crews work on cleaning up a water main break in Philadelphia.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
The Pennsylvania native and wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is launching her new podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Meet Avee Charles, a young fashion designer whose trends are inspired by Philadelphia '90s music and who has become a global brand.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
William Loevner, from Pittsburgh, and Katie Florio, a native of Philadelphia, were the top elite finishers at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
The Salvation Army brass band joined CBS News Philadelphia to help kick off our annual Joy of Sharing toy drive.
Between Monday and Wednesday, 250,000 people are expected to travel through Philadelphia International Airport as winter storms are forecast to sweep across the country this week.
Monday is a great to get Thanksgiving travel started early, with sunshine across the region, increasing clouds and highs in the upper 50s. While the Delaware Valley will stay too warm for snow, meteorologist Kate Bilo says two storm systems could impact your holiday travel plans.
Fashion designer Avee Charles says her clothes are inspired by 90s music and her Philadelphia neo-soul upbringing. Her contemporary brand, called AVEEATION, was one of the newest designers featured during New York Fashion Week.
Thousands of runners descended on Philadelphia this week for the 2024 marathon, half-marathon and 8K races. One of those runners told CBS News Philadelphia that he's on a mission to run a marathon in all 50 states this year – and Philadelphia checked number 48 off his list.