Reflections from year 2 on the Sixers beat
The purpose of this reflection was not to give you a picture of my life story. This was not intended to be some magnificent, touching story. This is me providing context about myself in hopes that it makes it easy to understand why I take my work seriously, why I'm so grateful for the opportunities I've been afforded.
Stopping Bam Adebayo was at the core of Philadelphia’s Game-3 victory
It's going to take a synergistic effort from the Sixers to stifle Miami long enough to get back into and take control of this series. And if Embiid's return in Game 3 is any indicator of how viable that is, the series may have only just begun.Â
47. LB Position Rankings for the 2022 NFL Draft
The Chalk Talk crew breaks down the best of the linebacker class for the 2022 NFL Draft. They dig into their top 5 players, talk about the overall strength...
How One Failure Transformed Joel Embiid
The Sixers' star center was coming off a forgettable 2019-20 campaign that saw him miss 31 games and his team -- albeit missing Ben Simmons -- falling woefully short of expectations. He was speeding down the track.
Then, in September of 2020, his son, Arthur Elijah De Paula Embiid, was born, and the cart powered upward. Embiid didn't want that exhilaration to end. So, he decided it was time to make a change -- for himself, for his team and for his little boy.
For Danny Green, The Tattoos Go Beyond The Skin
On the court, Danny Green wears a jersey with his hero's last name written across his back. But under the jersey is where the real tribute lies.
NFL Coaching Frauds | Week 9 Review | Chalk Talk #23
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NFL coaching frauds are named, Patrick Mahomes is diagnosed, Josh Allen puns abound, crazy stats are revealed about 2 NFC East teams, and much more in this week 9...
The Voice Has Come In For A Landing
Why is it that you remember the voice that narrates the play as much as the iconic play, itself? When you search YouTube for a rewind of the moment...
What To Make Of The East – Brooklyn Nets Edition
The Brooklyn Nets enter 2021 under a new set of expectations. For the first time in years, pieces are now in place for a championship run. A big part...
“Respectful Anger”: What We Saw In Game 3
Well, viewers have had a chance to digest the abomination that the Sixers put forth in the second game of their first round series with the Celtics. The Philadelphia...
Without Simmons, Where Do The 76ers Go?
Saturday afternoon the 76ers released the following update on Ben Simmons injury.Â
After consultation with the 76ers medical staff and several specialists, Ben Simmons will undergo surgery in the coming...
Starting Shake Milton Is More Than An Experiment
Monday's media availability left very little to ponder. Shake Milton is going to be joining the starting lineup, while Ben Simmons is going to slide up to power forward....
Column: Jay Wright Is Too Smart To Leave Villanova
Real estate isn't a good indicator of a celebrity's plans for the future. Even so, Jay Wright's listing of his Berwyn home for sale has bred rumors of Villanova's...