Tag: All-Star

Allen Iverson during last stint with the Sixers.Sports

The Athletic: See Where Sixers Great Allen Iverson Ranks in New ‘The Basketball 100’ List

The impact of Allen Iverson goes far beyond what he did on the court.

It must be measured also by what he represented, the era…

Joel Embiid smiles while signing contraction extension, with wife and son to his right and Josh Harris on his left.Sports

The Athletic: Joel Embiid Signs 3-Year, $192.9 Million Contract Extension with the Sixers

Joel Embiid has agreed to and signed a max 3-year, $192.9 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, writes The Athletic staff.

The…

Joel Embiid shaking hands with Cameroon President Paul Biya.Sports

Joel Embiid Receives Prestigious Honor from Cameroon President

After helping Team USA win its fifth straight men’s basketball Olympic gold medal, Joel Embiid was honored with the Order of Valor award from…

Ballers.Investments

Tyrese Maxey Among Several Pro Athletes to Invest in $10M Ballers Sports and Social Venue in Fishtown

Ballers is a new social sports venue coming to Fishtown in early 2025, and several professional athletes have signed on as investors, including Philadelphia 76ers…

Bryce Harper talking passionately to an MLB umpire.Sports

New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB's Umpiring Problem

Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to…

Allen Iverson admiring his new statueSports

Sixers Unveil New Allen Iverson Statue Outside Training Facility in Camden

The Philadelphia 76ers honored NBA legend Allen Iverson with the unveiling of a new bronze statue outside the team’s training facility in Camden, write…

Allen IversonSports

A New Allen Iverson Documentary is Currently in the Works

Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson will be the subject of a new, upcoming documentary that will air on Prime Video, writes Eva Geitheim for Newsweek…

Two empty wine glasses sitting in a restaurant on a warm sunny afternoon.Restaurants & Lodging

Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City

Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling…

George McGinnis shooting a floaterSports

The New York Times: George McGinnis, Former Sixers All-Star, Passes Away at 73

George McGinnis, the multi-time All-Star who played 11 seasons in the ABA and NBA, passed away last week at the age of 73…

Dick Allen, former Philadelphia Phillies player.Historic

In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective 

Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes…