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  • Oct 14, 2017

    Sixers offer glimpse of dynamic offensive potential in preseason finale

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There will be a time in the near future, perhaps even in the Sixers’ regular-season opener Wednesday night in Washington, when Markelle Fultz will fit seamlessly into the offense. Until then, the Sixers showcased Friday night just how efficiently the trio of 7-foot-2 center Joel Embiid, veteran sharp-shooter JJ Redick and point-forward Ben Simmons can work together….

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  • Oct 14, 2017

    Sixers-Heat preseason observations: Ben Simmons steals the show

    BOX SCORE KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joel Embiid got the biggest cheers in his return to Kansas City. Ben Simmons deserved them. The former No. 1 overall pick stole the spotlight from his teammate and former Kansas standout Friday night, pouring in 19 points in a 119-95 exhibition victory over the Miami Heat. Simmons also had seven rebounds and five…

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  • Oct 13, 2017

    Jacob Pullen hopes ‘great journey' comes to an end with Sixers

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There’s a very real likelihood that Jacob Pullen’s opportunity with the 76ers is over. That’s the harsh reality of trying to make it in the NBA. But if there’s anybody who understands the harsh realities of life, it’s the undersized journeyman from Kansas State, who parlayed his prodigious college scoring and prolific outside shooting into...

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  • Oct 13, 2017

    Joel Embiid confesses a Kansas secret that would have changed everything

    LAWRENCE, Kan. — Practice had long ended and Joel Embiid was still on the floor, putting up countless shots from every spot imaginable, the echo of each dribble seemingly bouncing off the walls of Allen Fieldhouse. Maybe he was trying to make up for lost time, all those games he missed because of injuries. Maybe he was just happy to be…

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  • May 13, 2016

    NCAA Tournament: Breaking down every early matchup

    CSNPhilly.com printable bracket. Brackets: East | Midwest | South | West KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sixty-eight teams will tip off in the NCAA Tournament this week. Four will make it to the final weekend at NRG Stadium in Houston. Here is a look at the matchups set on Selection Sunday: South1 Kansas vs. 16 Austin Peay: The Jayhawks, the tournament’s No. 1 overall…

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  • May 22, 2015

    Former Phillie Ryan Madson thriving after long road back to MLB

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One or 2 percent. That was it. That was the chance that Ryan Madson gave himself of ever pitching again in the big leagues. Once a dominant closer with the Phillies, a telltale twinge in the right elbow that resulted in Tommy John surgery had ushered Madson toward a premature retirement. He was content with what…

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