Comcast to Roll Out Extreme 50 Mbps High-Speed Internet Service in Oregon and Southwest Washington in December Nov 18, 2008
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Source: Comcast Corporation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
76ers easily beat Thunder for 3rd straight victory Nov 16, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Thaddeus Young scored 23 points, Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala added 15 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-85 on Saturday. Samuel Dalembert contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds for the Sixers, who won their third straight game to even their record at 5-5. (NJ.com -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: 76ers 94, Pacers 92 Nov 15, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks gave his team a simple yet effective message after the first quarter against Indiana. His players responded Friday night, overcoming a 26-point deficit to beat the Pacers 94-92. (USA Today -- Sports)
Raptors in a quandary, to a point Nov 15, 2008
Calderon, who tweaked his right hamstring in Wednesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, spent yesterday's practice pedalling a stationary bike. And, as usual, coach Sam Mitchell was not about to divulge any state secrets on how he is planning to help a team that lost four of its past five games and is facing the unappetizing prospect of having to get along without Calderon. (Globe and Mail)
76ers rally from 26-point deficit to win Nov 15, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night. Andre Miller added 19 points, Elton Brand had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers (4-5). (NJ.com -- Sports)
NBA INSIDER NOTES: Jackson mum on retirement plan Nov 13, 2008
The Thunder are off tonight before back-to-back games against the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. On the hardwood. (USA Today -- Sports)
Raptors fail to shut down Sixers Nov 13, 2008
" Font:Calderon left the game midway through the third quarter with a tight hamstring, but the poor defence was contagious for the Raptors on the perimeter.Philadelphia shot 54 per cent from the field, with outside shooters Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller and Willie Green combining for 55 points.The Raptors perimeter players did not hold up their end on offence either.Big men Chris Bosh, Jermaine O'Neal and Andrea Bargnani combined for 64 points. The rest of the team scored just 32 points on just... (Ottawa Citizen)
Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nov 13, 2008
It's April 2004, and the son, 17-year-old Hashim Thabit Manka, as his name was written then, is seven feet of limbs drowning in baggy jeans and a retro Philadelphia 76ers shirt, staring straight into the camera with only the faintest hint of a smile. The father's billowy kanzu and the gray edges of his facial hair give him a regal air at the age of 56; he is grinning, with his gaze fixed slightly off to the left. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Wizards soar past Jazz Nov 13, 2008
Williams missed Utah's first six games with a sprained left ankle and returned to the lineup Tuesday night, when the Jazz won at the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80. He shot only 1-for-8 in that game, finishing with seven points and nine assists in 31 minutes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Brand scores season-high 25 as 76ers beat Raptors Nov 13, 2008
TORONTO (AP) Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each had 18, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-96 on Wednesday night. Willie Green scored 17 points and Marreese Speights had 12 for the 76ers, who won for the first time in four road games this season. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Denver-born Billups ecstatic to be back with Nuggets Nov 12, 2008
It was a swap Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, who once had Iverson with the Philadelphia 76ers and Billups with Detroit, said was "like trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell.". ROAD WIN: GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Williams returns for Jazz vs. Sixers Nov 12, 2008
- (Sports Network) - After suffering their first loss of the season on Sunday, the Utah Jazz received a welcome pick-me-up on Tuesday when star guard Deron Williams made his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams missed the first six games of the season with a sprained ankle. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Michael Jordan Can't Match Air Obama's Appeal: Scott Soshnick Nov 12, 2008
Converse, which is owned by Inc., added another jock -- this time of the Philadelphia 76ers -- to its portfolio of endorsers. Converse says it valued Brand for more than just his on- court abilities. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Boozer leads Jazz over 76ers Nov 12, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 16 rebounds and Deron Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tuesday. Williams had seven points and nine assists after missing the first six games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered in a preseason game Oct. 18 against Chicago. (NJ.com -- Sports)
PHOTOS: NBA week 2 action Nov 11, 2008
Chris Quinn of the Miami Heat drives for a shot against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. Victor Baldizon - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Winless Wizards pay a visit to Orlando Nov 9, 2008
In Thursday's 98-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Arena, Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu each scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Magic. Jameer Nelson scored 16 points and doled out nine assists for Orlando, which is 3-0 on the homestand and will also host Portland. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Iverson won't shoot Pistons to top Nov 9, 2008
Although he led the Philadelphia 76ers to the Finals in 2001, they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. "I think I grew up a lot -- I'm not the same 23-year-old," Iverson said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The Winning Formula Nov 8, 2008
The Heat arrive in San Antonio for the first of two straight road games after an impressive 106-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in South Beach. The Alamo City has been a house of horrors for Miami and the Heat have lost 10 straight in San Antonio. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Denton: Not pleased with Magic coach Nov 8, 2008
ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic desperately wanted to win Thursdays game against the Philadelphia 76ers and I get that. It was a nationally televised game, the Sixers are a rising team that could be a future playoff foe and the Magic were eager to shake out of their early-season doldrums. (Florida Today)
Trio of Tigers Selected in 2008 NBA Development League Draft Nov 8, 2008
The BayHawks are affiliated with both the Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Hamilton was an All-ACC Defensive Team selection with Clemson in 2005-06 and concluded his career first in school history and sixth in ACC history with 271 steals. (Clemsontigers.com)
Roy sinks jumper at buzzer to lift Trail Blazers Nov 7, 2008
The Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 in the only other NBA game on Thursday night. Tracy McGrady scored 24 of his 30 points after halftime and Luis Scola had 14 for the Rockets (3-2), who absorbed a difficult loss in the opener a five-game road trip. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
With Howard in foul trouble, Nelson lifts Magic past Sixers Nov 7, 2008
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, goes in for a basket while Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand, center, and Theo Ratliff try to defend during the second half of their game in Orlando ... Nelson had a season-high 16 points and nine assists, and scored 20 points apiece and the Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Magic 98, 76ers 88 Nov 7, 2008
Nelson had a season-high 16 points and nine assists, Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece and the Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night. He was in attack mode all night,'' Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said of Nelson. (USA Today -- Sports)
Magic have no problem with new-look Sixers Nov 7, 2008
For those wondering just how the Orlando Magic would match up Thursday against an up-and-coming team like the Philadelphia 76ers, point guard Jameer Nelson offered this brash pregame prediction. "If anything," Nelson said, pausing for effect, "it's a measuring-stick game for them, not us.". (Florida Today)
Magic look to make statement tonight Nov 7, 2008
Across the way will be all-star forward Elton Brand and the retooled Philadelphia 76ers, one of the chic picks to make a big jump in the East. And the stage will be a nationally-televised audience provided by TNT for two teams with something to prove. (Florida Today)
Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) at Orlando Magic (2-2) Nov 7, 2008
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Turkoglu, Lewis lead Magic Nov 7, 2008
- Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece and the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's foul trouble to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night ... - Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece and the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's foul trouble to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Turkoglu, Lewis lead Magic past Sixers 98-88 Nov 7, 2008
(AP) -- Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece and the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's foul trouble to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night. With All-Star center Howard limited to only four minutes in the first half, the Magic got strong performances from Tony Battie and Lewis, who picked up the rebounding slack as Orlando won its third straight game. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Heat move to 2-0 at home, ease past 76ers Nov 7, 2008
Wade scored 29 points, rookie Mario Chalmers set a franchise record with nine steals, and the Heat scored 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull away and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-83 on Wednesday night -- giving Miami its first 2-0 home start since 2004. "We want to make this a place where teams don't want to come," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Nuggets, Pistons swap Iverson for Billups, McDyess Nov 6, 2008
The Bobcats are coached by Larry Brown, who led Billups and the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and also guided the Iverson-led Philadelphia 76ers to a spot in the finals in 2001. Billups returns to familiar surroundings he was born in Denver and played in college at Colorado. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Free throws humble Howard Nov 6, 2008
Howard's free-throw shooting likely will be tested again Thursday night when the Magic (2-2) host the Philadelphia 76ers in a nationally televised game. The Sixers likely will send Elton Brand, Samuel Dalembert, Reggie Evans and even rookie Marreese Speights at Howard in waves. (Florida Today)
Sports in 2 Minutes Nov 5, 2008
Karl has been searching for just such a point guard since surrendering Andre Miller to the Philadelphia 76ers in the trade that brought Iverson to town in December 2006. I think it fits, it fits what we need, said Karl, who s not expected to have Billups available Wednesday at Golden State, but should have him Friday against Dallas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
NBA INSIDER: Artest technical upheld Nov 4, 2008
Miami Heat forward is expected to play with a mask Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers after breaking his nose in a loss Saturday to the Charlotte Bobcats. Bruin boost. (USA Today -- Sports)
76ers keep Kings winless Nov 4, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The solution to the Philadelphia 76ers' 3-point shooting woes might be at the end of their bench. Kareem Rush and Donyell Marshall have to hope the way they almost flawlessly buried all those open looks earns them a second look at a bigger role in the rotation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iverson bound for Detroit Nov 4, 2008
The Hall of Fame coach helped Billups and the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and guided the Iverson-led Philadelphia 76ers to a spot in the finals in 2001. Iverson's agent, Leon Rose, told the AP he is not negotiating a contract extension with the Pistons for his client, who said during training camp he was looking forward to being a free agent for the first time in his career. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Iverson heading to Detroit in exchange for Billups and McDyess Nov 4, 2008
The Hall of Fame coach helped Billups and the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and guided the Iverson-led Philadelphia 76ers to a spot in the finals in 2001. Trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Iverson goes to Pistons in blockbuster trade with Nuggets Nov 4, 2008
" Taken with the number one pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA draft, Iverson has been one of the league's most consistent and dynamic scoring threats averaging 27.7 points per game in 13 seasons. A nine-times all-star, 33-year-old Iverson averaged 18.7 points and 6.7 assists in the Nuggets' opening three games this season. "He (Iverson) is a fierce competitor, he's going to bring tremendous energy to our basketball team and he's a proven all-star in this league," said Pistons... (Xinhuanet, China)
76ers use 3s to knock off winless Kings 125-91 Nov 4, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Thaddeus Young scored 18 points, Lou Williams had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the winless Sacramento Kings 125-91 on Monday night. Willie Green scored 16 points and Elton Brand had 15 for the Sixers, who were up 20 points at halftime and were able to stretch the lead in the second half instead of blowing it like they did Saturday at Atlanta. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Bobcats give Brown first win Nov 2, 2008
HAWKS 95, 76ERS 88: At Atlanta, Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Hawks battled back from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks improved to 2-0 in their home opener, the team's best start in a decade. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Brand, 76ers rout Knicks Nov 1, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists to lead the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-87 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Willie Green added 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting for Philadelphia (1-1), which shot 59. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Oregon State's Robinson is an Obama fan Nov 1, 2008
He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers but never made the NBA.. After two years playing in England, he got his master's degree in business from the University of Chicago and joined the world of finance for 10 years. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Nine Former Cats on NBA Rosters Oct 31, 2008
The list of players includes (Toronto Raptors), Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards), (Portland Trail Blazers), Mike Bibby (Atlanta Hawks), (Portland Trail Blazers), (Philadelphia 76ers), Richard Jefferson (Milwaukee Bucks), Jason Terry (Dallas Mavericks) and (Los Angeles Lakers). Arizona ranks sixth nationally in terms of active NBA player production. (Pac-10.org)
Horford reason Hawks will impress Oct 31, 2008
Now the Hawks are just a victory tonight in their home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers from starting a season 2-0 for the first time in (all together now) nearly a decade. To be honest, before I got here, I always looked at the Hawks as being bottom feeders, Horford said laughing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bosh helps Raptors top Sixers in Brand's debut Oct 30, 2008
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Raptors use mix of old and new to take opener Oct 30, 2008
The script was followed nearly perfectly as the Raptors ground out a 95-84 win over the NBA Atlantic Division rival Philadelphia 76ers. More Stories. (Globe and Mail)
Must-win game already? Oct 30, 2008
After that is the revamped Philadelphia 76ers (watch for the Elton Brand-Michael Beasley matchup in that one), and then next Friday and Saturday the Heat has back-to-back road games at San Antonio and New Orleans. Yep, Friday s game against Sacramento is almost a must-win game. (The Palm Beach Post)
Phillies fans rush to find now-usable ticket stubs Oct 29, 2008
"I'd like to make a little penny off of it,'' he said.And many were prepared to pay plenty of pennies for a chance to see history.Josh Wolf wasn't alive for the Phillies World Series win in 1980 and, at 25, also missed the town's last big title, the Philadelphia 76ers' 1983 NBA championship."Desperately want to see Game 5 finale,'' he wrote in a post seeking stubs on Craigslist. "I am willing to go alone and get rained on for the third time in 4 days. I was in the parking lot all night last... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heat exercise option on G Cook Oct 29, 2008
- (Sports Network) - The postponement of Game 5 of the World Series has caused the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday to be moved from 7 p.m. (et) to 6 p.m. (et). A mixture of rain and snow in the Philadelphia area on Tuesday has caused Major League Baseball to postpone the continuation of Monday's Game 5 of the Fall Classic between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays to a tentatively scheduled time of 8:37 p.m. (et) on Wednesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Raptors expect short bench for opener Oct 29, 2008
In any case, the Raptors will tip off their season against the resurgent Philadelphia 76ers with only those who are healthy and available and no more, a situation that Raptors president Bryan Colangelo says won't change, given the club's lack of room to manoeuvre under the NBA's luxury-tax threshold. At least not for now. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
From Deep: On with the show Oct 29, 2008
1 Los Angeles Lakers2 Boston Celtics 3 Detroit Pistons 4 Phoenix Suns 5 Utah Jazz 6 Houston Rockets 7 Dallas Mavericks 8 Orlando Magic 9 New Orleans Hornets 10 Portland Trail Blazers 11 Cleveland Cavaliers 12 Philadelphia 76ers 13 San Antonio Spurs 14 Denver Nuggets 15 Chicago Bulls. Posted 29/10/08 at 12:11 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Predictions and five questions Oct 29, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers, 47-357. Atlanta Hawks, 42-408. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
ELTON BRAND EYEING 'UPPER ECHELON' FOR 76ERS Oct 28, 2008
By Chris Colston, USA TODAY PHILADELPHIA If you're looking for a surprise Eastern Conference team to knock off the Boston Celtics this season, try the Philadelphia 76ers. Don't let last season's 40-42 record fool you. (USA Today -- Sports)
Howard, Magic seek respect Oct 28, 2008
When star forward Paul Pierce spoke recently about the potential roadblocks that could keep the Boston Celtics from repeating as NBA champions, he mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons and even the re-tooled Philadelphia 76ers. The Orlando Magic, apparently, he did not consider a threat. (Florida Today)
Philly will need map for any victory parade Oct 28, 2008
The last time the city of Philadelphia has been able to back a winner was in 1983 when the Philadelphia 76ers and Moses Malone swept aside the Los Angeles Lakers in four successive games to win the championship of the NBA.. Since then, no Philadelphia team has been able to duplicate the feat, some 98 combined seasons of sustained disappointment. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
EASTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW Oct 26, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers (49-33, 4th) -- The signing of Elton Brand from the Clippers paired with emerging star Andre Iguodala makes the Sixers a force. Toronto Raptors (44-38, 6th) -- Jermaine O'Neal joins Chris Bosh to form one of the -- if not the best -- frontcourts in the East. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Overlooked Sonnanstine ready for Game 4 start Oct 26, 2008
If there is a World Series game Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers plan to shift the start of their home opener against the Toronto Raptors from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. so fans have a chance to attend the NBA game and watch the Phillies afterward. Game 6 between the Phillies and is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8:35 p.m., if necessary. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Now Johnny is on the spot Oct 26, 2008
"That long-tenured Duke experience is part of what impressed Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby, who hired Dawkins in April to replace Pac-10 Coach of the Year Trent Johnson, who left for LSU in a surprising move.Dawkins's track record speaks for itself - and from Day 1 his players accepted the new man in charge.One of the most decorated players in Duke history, Dawkins scored 2,556 career points, which stood for 20 years as the Blue Devils' scoring record until it was surpassed in 2006 by... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Stanford's Dawkins ready to be head coach Oct 25, 2008
"Johnny was ready, and has been ready to be a head coach for a while. I've had a great staff, have a great staff, but I like the fact of some change.''That long-tenured Duke experience is part of what impressed Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby, who hired Dawkins in April to replace Pac-10 Coach of the Year Trent Johnson, who left for LSU in a surprising move.Dawkins' track record speaks for itself - and from Day 1 his players accepted the new man in charge.One of the most decorated players... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Secondary issues Oct 24, 2008
Four starters were playing as they overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers in taking a 16-4 lead, signifying there will be continuity after last season's NBA championship run. Since that brief but dominant glimpse, the starters have seldom been on display together, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce sitting out an entire contest, Rajon Rondo missing the last two games with a minor ankle sprain. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Comcast Helps Consumers Through Digital Broadcast Transition with Free Basic Cable Oct 24, 2008
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Editors Note: Equipment rental may be required to provide service for TVs manufactured more than approximately 25 years ago that are not cable-ready. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eastern Uprising Oct 24, 2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors all have legit arguments and the race for better seeding could go down the season's final night. The Sixers have the best portfolio of the bunch. (Slate)
Cadbury, Olympics make for strange bedfellows Oct 23, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1983 finals, were the last Philadelphia champion. COMPILED BY P.K. DANIEL FROM NEWS SERVICES, ONLINE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Obama-ritas? Oct 23, 2008
At 3 p.m., the team will conduct a free public autograph session so fans can mingle with the players prior to their Nov. 1 home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. Fans should also look for Hawks inflatables and the A-Town Dancers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic provides spark in victory Oct 22, 2008
Philadelphia- Sasha Pav lovic had a frustrating start to Tuesday night but finished strong to lead the Cavaliers to another fourth-quarter rally in a 91-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. When Pavlovic checked back in the game with 10 minutes left, he had not made a shot in five attempts, had five fouls and two turnovers. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
James powers Cavs to preseason victory Oct 22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- LeBron James scored 20 points and had eight rebounds, four assists and four steals before sitting out the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 91-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game Tuesday night. The Erie BayHawks are the designated D-League affiliate for both teams. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
