1. NBA Playoffs 2012: Spencer Hawes Shines as Sixers Take Commanding Series Lead

    Who would have guessed that the Philadelphia 76ers most inconsistent player this season would prove to be the linchpin of their playoff success...

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  2. NBA Playoffs 2012: Game 3 Grades for Philadelphia 76ers

    Despite shooting just 34 percent from the field, the Philadelphia 76ers found a way to grind out a tough win in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Chicago Bulls ...

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  3. NBA Playoffs 2012: Can Lavoy Allen Save the Philadelphia 76ers' Frontcourt?

    Since 2002, the Philadelphia 76ers have made five selections in the second round of the NBA draft. While it's not common for teams to find long-term solutions in the draft's ultimate stage, there are some treasures to be had...

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  4. NBA Playoffs 2012: Behind Evan Turner, Sixers Down Rose-Less Bulls

    On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers smelled blood in the water. Down eight at halftime, the Sixers surged back in the third quarter, outscoring the Chicago Bulls 36-14 in the game's penultimate quarter...

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  5. NBA Playoffs 2012: Game 1 Grades for the Sixers

    Entering Game 1, the Philadelphia 76ers knew what they were going up against. While the Chicago Bulls don't boast the star power of the Miami Heat or even the New York Knicks ...

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  6. 2012 NBA Playoffs: Sizing Up the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls Matchup

    With the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls set to tip off on Saturday, it's time to evaluate how these two teams match up in this intriguing first-round series...

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  7. Philadelphia Eagles: Assessing the Asante Samuel Deal

    According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer , the long-awaited trade of Asante Samuel has been completed . With that said, i t's time to assess what the Eagles have gained and lost in a trade that appears very one-sided on the surface...

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  8. Report: Lou Williams Will Opt out of His Contract at Season's End

    According to an article from Philly.com , Sixers' leading scorer and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Lou Williams will opt out of his contract at season's end. According to John Mitchell of Philly...

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  9. Philadelphia Eagles Desperate to Get Rid of Asante Samuel?

    It has been known for weeks now that the Philadelphia Eagles have been trying to unload cornerback Asante Samuel before the NFL draft...

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  10. NBA Philadelphia 76ers: An Ideal Starting Lineup in 2012-2013

    With just five games remaining on the Sixers' 2011-2012 slate it's becoming increasingly evident that the Philadelphia 76ers are stuck in neutral...

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  11. NBA Draft 2012: Who Can Aid Philadelphia 76ers' Frontcourt

    Across the NBA the Philadelphia 76ers are considered to be one of the deepest teams from top to bottom...

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  12. NFL Draft 2012: Eagles Should Target Linebacker Ahead of Defensive Tackle

    As speculation runs rampant over who the Philadelphia Eagles will select with the 15th pick in next week's NFL Draft, one thing remains clear: No one has a clue who the Eagles will select...

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  13. Philadelphia 76ers Can't Solve New Jersey Nets, Slide to 8th in the East

    The phrase "home sweet home" doesn't seem to apply when the 76ers square off with the New Jersey Nets at the Wells Fargo Center...

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  14. 2012 NBA Playoffs: Should 76ers Want to See Bulls or Heat in the Playoffs?

    As the NBA 's regular season begins to wind down, one thing is clear. The 76ers are not the team we thought they were just a few short months ago...

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  15. NBA Draft 2012: 5 Players Who Can Fix the Sixers' Scoring Woes

    As the Sixers begin to fall further into basketball purgatory, things are beginning to look bleak for a team that once showed promise...

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  16. Future Looks Bleak for a Once-Promising Sixers Squad

    How quickly things change. After starting the season 20-9, the Sixers were the talk not only of the town but of the entire NBA ...

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  17. Report: Philadelphia Eagles Work out Notre Dame Receiver Michael Floyd

    While buzz builds around this month's NFL draft, rumors and visits are beginning to crop up across the league...

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  18. Philadelphia 76ers Fall to Washington Wizards, Lose Grip on Atlantic Lead

    In this league, heart and hustle will only get you so far. The 76ers found that out the hard way on Friday night against the Washington Wizards ...

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  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Peters Out, Will Todd Herremans Move to Left Tackle?

    Just when Todd Herremans seemed to be getting comfortable with the right tackle position, things came crashing down...

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  20. Asante Samuel Trade Rumors: Conflicting Reports on the Future of the Cornerback

    First he was headed to Tennessee. Then it was Detroit. Now it's possible the Eagles could cut him altogether. Earlier this morning a report from CSNPhilly ...

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  21. Asante Samuel: Strong Signs Point to the Departure of the Philadelphia Eagle

    After tweeting in February about a possible trade, a move involving Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel appeared intriguing. Now, a recent report from Philly.com suggests that a prospective trade of Samuel would be easier than originally thought...

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  22. Philadelphia Eagles: Plaxico Burress Would Be a Luxury, Not a Necessity

    Although the market for NFL free agents has settled down in recent days, many would argue that there are still improvements that could be made to the 2012 edition of the Philadelphia Eagles ...

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  23. Philadelphia 76ers and 3 Reasons Why They Continue to Slump

    It's no secret that the Sixers are slumping at the wrong time. Since the All-Star break, the 76ers are just 7-8, and they currently hold a slim half-game lead over the Boston Celtics for first place in the Atlantic Division...

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  24. Asante Samuel: Philadelphia Eagles Reportedly Trying to Deal Pricey CB

    According to an article from Philly.com's Jeff McLane , Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is on the trading block. Per McLane: Despite a few potential obstacles, the Eagles will try to trade Asante Samuel before April's draft...

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  25. Philadelphia 76ers: Fans Should Embrace Elton Brand

    When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Elton Brand to a five-year contract worth $80 million in the summer of 2008, feelings were mixed among the Philadelphia faithful...

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