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How Will Joel Embiid Stop Himself From Coughing Before Each Free Throw?
Habits and superstitions are as much a part of the NBA experience as deception and dysfunction are in the White House. However, with COVID-19, everything has changed. There are certain aspects to players’ games that must be addressed....

If Didi Can Hit a Home Run Off Max Scherzer With a Mask On, You Can Wear One, Too
The United States is currently the dumbest country in the world....

2020 NL East Preview
Atlanta won its second straight National League East title, but continued a run of playoff futility that dates back almost two decades. Since sweeping the Astros in the 2001 division series, Atlanta has been to that best-of-5 round eight times, and lost all eight times — plus a loss in the 2012 wild...

I Can Relate to DeSean Jackson’s Mistake. I Hope He Learns From It as I Did
The National Football League finds itself at the forefront of social engagement at a very delicate, complex pivot point in our nation’s history. The NFL’s focus ranges from acknowledging the relevance of the Black Lives Matter movement; to the omission of the inappropriate, now former, nickname of t...

DeSean Jackson is Still an Eagle, Sets Out to Educate Himself
Carron Phillips was right: Jeffrey Lurie and the Eagles couldn’t cut DeSean Jackson....

Philadelphia Union Players Surprise MLS With Names of Police Brutality Victims on Their Backs
Before kicking off the second MLS game in the “MLS is Back” tournament, the Philadelphia Union paid tribute to the Black American victims of police brutality....
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Trey Songz Exposed a Horrific Incident of Racist Bullying Among the Philadelphia 76ers Dance Squad [UPDATED]
Charismatic singer Trey Songz, who uses his platform to get other stars to do charitable work with the “Feed Your City” challenge, shared the story of Yahne Coleman, a young Black woman who joined the Sixers’ dance team around 2010. She said she suffered abuse at the hands of her teammates, stating ...

LeBron, Mahomes Make a Huge Power Move for the Culture
Two of the biggest names in sports are coming together to help fight one of this country’s biggest battles....

GTFOH Phil Mushnick
Earth to Phil Mushnick: Professional athletes sometimes say the F word....

Coronavirus is Telling Sports World to Shut It Down. Update: MLB Closes Down Facilities
This story has been updated with reports on Auston Matthews and Clemson...

While Inquirer Journos Stage ‘Call In Sick And Tired’ Protest, Here’s A Reminder That No One In Philly Cared About Eagles Fans' Riots
Journalists of color and allies staged a one-day “call out sick and tired” at the Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday, protesting an abysmal, offensive headline that appeared in Wednesday’s print edition that said, “Buildings Matter, Too,” in reference to looting and damage done by rioting in the wake...

Watching Tom Brady Shank His Way Around A Golf Course Is the Charity Event We're Here For
It’s a weird Sunday when Tom Brady loses. And that happened today at The Match II....

Five Reasons To Watch — And Not Watch — 'The Match 2'
Live sports are coming back....

A 10-Part Series Where I Can Watch Jordan Kick My Knicks In The Teeth Again? Nope.
Sunday was a lovely day in New York, and I went with my family to Concrete Plant Park, a narrow little strip of reclaimed industrial land squeezed between the Bronx River and some railroad tracks....

Phil Galfond Pulls Off Poker's Greatest Comeback Ever After Being Down $1M
In what can only be described as the most dramatic match in poker history, Phil Galfond completed an epic comeback against VeniVidi1993 on Easter in their heads-up pot-limit omaha “Galfond Challenge”, winning a 100,000 euro sidebet....

The Coronavirus Is Proving Just How Great Of An Agent Rich Paul Is
Four years ago, Phil Jackson referred to LeBron James’ business partners as a “posse.”...

It's Great That The 76ers & Devils Backtracked On Cutting Employees' Salaries. Maybe Try Not Being Greedy Dickheads From The Start Next Time?
Joel Embiid is making $27.5 million in the second season of his five-year, $147.7 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. So, his decision to pledge $500,000 to medical relief and Sixers employees facing hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic represents a little less than two percent of his sa...

What Do Leeroy Jenkins And Malcolm Jenkins Have In Common? Enough to Make Me Sad That Both Got Cut This Past Week
It’s time to say goodbye to two fearless warriors who share the same surname: Leeroy and Malcolm Jenkins (no relation)....

Good Luck Getting Through The Sixers' Forest Of Arms
Sixers rookie Matisse Thybulle had three points, one rebound, and one assist in 22 minutes during his NBA debut Wednesday night, and yet he received a glowing postgame interview on the arena floor after his team beat the Celtics on opening night. Why? Because he threw sand in the gears of his oppone...
