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76ers Star Joel Embiid Suspended For Shoving Reporter: NBA 76ers Star Joel Embiid Suspended For Shoving Reporter: NBA
76ers Star Joel Embiid Suspended For Shoving Reporter: NBA Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games without pay after a heated altercation with a reporter, the NBA announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The incident occurred in the team’s locker room following a 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday. “Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in the NBA,” Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, said. “While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter’s column, interactions mus…
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward and father of Kobe Bryant, died Tuesday, July 16, the New York Times reports. He was 69 years old.  Nicknamed "Jellybean," Bryant was a Philadelphia native and La Salle University alumnus who spent four years with the Sixers from 1975 to 1979, including their 1977 championship bid.  The university's athletic department confirmed his death to the Times. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant died after suffering a "massive stroke."  Both his alma mater and the 76ers posted trib…
SEXTORTION: AMC CEO, Philly Native Adam Aron Says He Was Blackmailed SEXTORTION: AMC CEO, Philly Native Adam Aron Says He Was Blackmailed
Sextortion: AMC CEO, Philly Native Adam Aron Says He Was Blackmailed Philadelphia native and AMC CEO Adam Aron says he was the victim of an "elaborate criminal extortion" scheme last year, he announced Thursday morning, Oct. 12, in a social media post.  Aron made the revelation after Semafor reported that the CEO had sent "sexually explicit images and messages" to a woman who later tried to hold them as blackmail.  The woman, Sakoya Blackwood of Bronx, New York, was charged with extortion and cyberstalking and later sentenced to one year time served, according to the outlet.  View this post on Instagram A pos…
Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes
Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes Ten of the wealthiest people in America call the Keystone State home, according to this year's Forbes 400.  The richest Americans now own a collective $4.5 trillion in assets, the outlet says, of which $81.7 billion is owned by Pennsylvanians.  Here's who they are.  28. Jeff Yass of Haverford, who cofounded Philadelphia-based Wall Street trading firm Susquehanna International Group. He is reportedly 65 years old. With a net worth of $28.9 billion, he is the richest person in Pennsylvania and the 48th richest person in the world.   61. Michael Rubin of Bryn Mawr is the CEO of sports merc…
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports White smoke can be seen coming from FedEx field, but there’s no fire. One day after billionaire Jeff Bezos said he would stay away from the team, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been sold for a record price to a group led by Josh Harris, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers. pic.twitter.com/4CTiCULI0x — Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 13, 2023 The news was first reported by Sportico, Sports Business Journal, and CBS News before it was confirmed by other outlets. Already the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Harris’ group has reportedly agreed in…
Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies NLCS Game Tonight Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies NLCS Game Tonight
Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies Nlcs Game Tonight Game? What game? We're looking for Kelly Fleck. That's the 23-year-old New Jersey teacher who has been moonlighting as a Phillies' Ballgirl. The Robbinsville High School AP history teacher will be on the field for the entire game Saturday, Oct. 22, where she will have a front-row seat to watch the Phightin' Phils that even the Philly Phanatic would be jealous of as the team heads to Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres. If they're able to de-throne the Padres, the Phillies will make their first Wold Series appearance since 2009 and will have a sho…
Suspension Of Ime Udoka Is '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Analyst Says Suspension Of Ime Udoka Is '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Analyst Says
Suspension Of Ime Udoka Is '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Analyst Says Former NBA star and current basketball analyst Matt Barnes says the details of what led to Ime Udoka's season-long suspension are a lot worse than people realize.  The Boston Celtics suspended their coach, who coached the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019-20, after it came to light that he had an improper relationship with a female staffer and made inappropriate comments to her following the end of that relationship, ESPN reports. Team officials refused to go into details about what happened between the two during a press conference Friday morning.  Meanwhile, Barnes said he spoke with someone w…
76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant 76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant
76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant Tobias Harris was spotted dining at a suburban Philadelphia restaurant last week. The 76ers player stopped by il Granaio in Phoenixville for dinner on Saturday, May 14, the Italian restaurant said on Facebook. Harris, 29, spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in early 2019.
Simmons Suspended From Sixers Over Conduct Issues Simmons Suspended From Sixers Over Conduct Issues
Simmons Suspended From Sixers Over Conduct Issues Ben Simmons is temporarily suspended from the Philadelphia 76ers over "detrimental" conduct issues, reports say. NBA officials made the announcement a day before he was scheduled to play in the Sixers' season opener in New Orleans on Wednesday, CBS Philly reports. You cannot even make this up. Ben Simmons SUSPENDED one game. Unreal. A circus. pic.twitter.com/ZRznzRa6cL — Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) October 19, 2021 Head coach Doc Rivers invited Simmons to participate in a defensive drill, but Simmons declined, sources told a reporter for The Athletic. Sources: Doc Rivers asked Ben …
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons is outta here. The point guard has listed his Moorestown, NJ and Philadelphia residences. Simmons recently asked to be traded, despite having four years left on his $177 million contract. He purchased an all-black farmhouse in Los Angeles for $17.5 million. The first residence go on the market was Simmons' Philadelphia condo. The high-rise home in the Ritz-Carlton Residences is listed for $3.1 million. Simmons also apparently listed his Moorestown, NJ home. Here’s a picture of the for sale sign outside Ben Simmons’ residence in Moorestown. pic.twitter.c…
VIDEO: 76ers Fan Loses Season Ticket Membership After Pouring Popcorn On Wizards' Westbrook VIDEO: 76ers Fan Loses Season Ticket Membership After Pouring Popcorn On Wizards' Westbrook
Video: 76ers Fan Loses Season Ticket Membership After Pouring Popcorn On Wizards' Westbrook A Philadelphia 76ers season ticket holder had his membership revoked after he poured popcorn on Washington Wizards player Russell Westbrook at Wednesday night's game, according to several news reports. A Sixers fan poured popcorn on Russell Westbrook Smh. pic.twitter.com/qWXqe46bz0 — Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) May 27, 2021 The fan has also been indefinitely banned from all events at the Wells Fargo Center, CBS3 reports. In a statement released Thursday morning, the NBA said "an enhanced fan code of conduct will be vigorously enforced in order to ensure a safe and respectful enviro…