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PHILADELPHIA - They all make their professional home at a shared sports complex. But the four men responsible for making Philadelphia's four pro sports teams go rarely share a stage.

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Friday 04/19/2013

Collins steps down as 76ers coach to remain with team as adviser

PHILADELPHIA — His eyes red and moist, Doug Collins explained how he knew in his heart the time was right to retire from coaching.

Thursday 04/18/2013

76ers give Collins a win in season finale vs. Pacers and Vogel

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INDIANAPOLIS — Philadelphia finally got things right on the final night of the season.

Tuesday 04/16/2013

Outgoing coach Collins upbeat after Sixers' loss

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Doug Collins greeted Law-rence Frank with a handshake and a few words near midcourt.

Monday 04/15/2013

Collins tells 76ers he won't return for fourth season as coach

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PHILADELPHIA— Doug Collins walked off the Wells Fargo Center court a winner for the final time in his 76ers coaching career.

Rutgers nearing deal with former Sixers coach Eddie Jordan

Eddie Jordan is nearing an agreement with Rutgers to replace Mike Rice as the university's men's basketball coach.

Saturday 04/13/2013

76ers thwart Wizards’ 9th-place hopes, win 97-86

WASHINGTON — As he was walking off the court at halftime, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins asked a favor of one of his captains.

Thursday 04/11/2013

Hawks rout 76ers to end 3-game skid

PHILADELPHIA - The Atlanta Hawks missed 11 of their first 14 shots.

Wednesday 04/10/2013

Hawks rout 76ers to end 3-game skid

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Smith had 28 points and 12 rebounds, John Jenkins added 21 points and the Atlanta Hawks blitzed the Philadelphia 76ers 124-101 on Wednesday night.

Tuesday 04/09/2013

Lopez, Evans lead Nets past 76ers, 104-83

NEW YORK — Brook Lopez had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Reggie Evans added 17 points and 24 boards, and the Brooklyn Nets firmly held their ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 104-83 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Sunday 04/07/2013

LeBron comes back from injury to turn up heat on Sixers, 106-87

MIAMI -- LeBron James went through a series of tests before the game, all under the watchful eye of the Miami Heat training staff and some coaches.

Saturday 04/06/2013

76ers start strong with highest-scoring quarter of season in win

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ATLANTA - Philadelphia's highest-scoring quarter of the season made 76ers coach Doug Collins proud and left Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew fuming.

Thursday 04/04/2013

76ers slim playoff hopes take hit in loss to Bobcats

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats are starting to feel comfortable at home and are enjoying playing the role of spoiler.

Sunday 03/31/2013

Holiday leads 76ers to win vs. Bobcats

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PHILADELPHIA — Jrue Holiday kept shooting until they fell in.

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Saturday 03/30/2013

76ers become road warriors against Cavaliers

Associated Press

Updated: March 30, 2013 - 12:18 am

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CLEVELAND — Road wins have been rare for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Friday 03/29/2013

Iverson to return to Philadelphia for promotion at Saturday game

Associated Press

Posted: March 29, 2013

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PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson is making a return to Philadelphia.

Thursday 03/28/2013

Hawes' career-high 17 boards lift 76ers over Bucks

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Updated: April 18, 2013 - 10:47 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Jennings had a blank stare as he scanned a disappointed Milwaukee locker room.

Tuesday 03/26/2013

76ers finish 1-3 West Coast trip with loss at Utah

By LYNN DeBRUIN Associated Press

Updated: March 26, 2013 - 1:31 am

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz’s losing streak is over, and their playoff hopes are very much alive.

Monday 03/25/2013

76ers beat Sacramento to end 15-game road losing streak

By JEFF WEIDEL Associated Press

Updated: April 16, 2013 - 10:40 pm

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After opening the New Year with a road victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers could not imagine going the next 3½ months without another win.

Friday 03/22/2013

76ers blow late lead and lose to Nuggets

BY ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer

Updated: March 23, 2013 - 3:01 am

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DENVER — The Denver Nuggets’ streak lives on thanks to some luck and pluck.

Thursday 03/21/2013

Short-handed Clippers still rout 76ers 101-72

BY BETH HARRIS, Associated Press

Updated: March 22, 2013 - 1:03 am

LOS ANGELES — Chris Paul scored 19 points, Caron Butler added 14 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-72 on Wednesday, bouncing back on the second night of back-to-back games.

Sixers confirm Bynum had surgery

From Press staff reports

Posted: March 21, 2013

Center Andrew Bynum underwent bilateral arthroscopic surgery Tuesday in New York, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday.

Tuesday 03/19/2013

It's official: Bynum will not play for 76ers this season; will have surgery today

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 19, 2013 - 1:19 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers’ Andrew Bynum gamble was a bust.

Monday 03/18/2013

Sixers rally to beat beat Portland, 101-100

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 19, 2013 - 1:09 am

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Sunday 03/17/2013

76ers' Hawes spoils homecoming for Pacers' coach Frank Vogel

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Posted: March 17, 2013

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PHILADELPHIA - Spencer Hawes has tried to blossom into a leader in the locker room. As a 76ers season full of promise collapsed under injury and underachievement, he pulled the team together and delivered a message: Stay together.

Thursday 03/14/2013

Heat streak at 20 after surviving upset bid by 76ers

By DAN GELSTON Associated Press

Updated: March 14, 2013 - 4:18 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James missed once, then again, whiffing on two easy looks at the rim that could have left Miami shaken.

Tuesday 03/12/2013

Hawes, Holiday help Sixers end 5-game losing streak, 106-97 over Brooklyn

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: April 02, 2013 - 10:27 pm

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PHILADELPHIA— Damien Wilkins saw Brook Lopez spin into the paint and try another fadeaway jumper. Wilkins blocked the shot — more of a volleyball spike — and one-hopped the ball out of bounds.

Monday 03/11/2013

76ers fall to Magic, 99-91, for 13th consecutive road loss

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press

Updated: April 01, 2013 - 10:28 pm

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ORLANDO, Fla.—Injuries left Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson as a spectator in each of his team's first two matchups this season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Saturday 03/09/2013

Sixers unable to stop Miami from winning 17th in a row

By TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press

Updated: March 30, 2013 - 10:26 pm

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MIAMI - So many streaks. And the Miami Heat made sure they all survived.

Thursday 03/07/2013

Sixers' road woes continue

From Press staff and wire reports

Updated: March 28, 2013 - 10:30 pm

ATLANTA - The Philadelphia 76ers played their eighth game in 12 days on Wednesday night, and it showed.

Wednesday 03/06/2013

76ers can't stop Rondo backup

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Updated: March 06, 2013 - 1:19 am

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PHILADELPHIA - So much for Boston's grim outlook once Rajon Rondo was lost for the season.

Sunday 03/03/2013

Hawes' double-double not enough for 76ers against Wizards

Associated Press

Updated: March 04, 2013 - 2:02 pm

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WASHINGTON — John Wall has longed for the opportunity he received Sunday night, though likely not in the way he got it.

Turner nearly gets triple-double as Sixers beat Golden State, 104-97

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Updated: March 03, 2013 - 12:20 am

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PHILADELPHIA — One assist shy of his first career triple-double, Evan Turner took pride in getting the win.

Saturday 03/02/2013

76ers' Bynum concedes he may not play this year

By DAN GELSTON Associated Press

Updated: March 02, 2013 - 12:23 am

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PHILADELPHIA — Out all season with bad knees, Andrew Bynum’s latest setback may be the one that finally ends his year.

Thursday 02/28/2013

Noah blocks 11 shots as Bulls send 76ers to 7th consecutive loss

Associated Press

Updated: March 22, 2013 - 10:22 pm

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CHICAGO — Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau needed just three words to sum up Joakim Noah’s big night on Thursday.

Wednesday 02/27/2013

76ers lose to Magic for sixth loss in a row

By ANDY JASNER Associated Press

Updated: February 27, 2013 - 12:31 am

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PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers dropped their sixth game in a row Tuesday, a 98-84 loss to the Orlando Magic, who had one win in their last 18 games.

Sunday 02/24/2013

76ers fall to Knicks for eighth road loss in a row

By BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press

Updated: February 24, 2013 - 11:59 pm

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NEW YORK — Even when he wasn’t hitting his shots, Carmelo Anthony delivered a shot.

Saturday 02/23/2013

LeBron's triple-double helps Heat send Sixers to season-worst 9 games under .500

BY ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer

Updated: March 17, 2013 - 10:22 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — Before he took a seat on the bench, LeBron James made sure to grab one more rebound.

Thursday 02/21/2013

Sixers deal for Charles Jenkins

From Press staff reports

Posted: February 21, 2013

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired second-year guard Charles Jenkins and cash considerations from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in exchange for a protected second-round draft pick.

Wednesday 02/20/2013

76ers fall to Timberwolves for seventh road loss in a row

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI Associated Press

Updated: February 21, 2013 - 12:38 am

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Philadelphia 76ers came into Minnesota determined to get physical and muscle out a rare road victory.

Center Bynum says he’ll make his debut for 76ers this year

Associated Press

Updated: February 20, 2013 - 1:07 am

PHILADELPHIA — Andrew Bynum plans on making his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers this year, though he’s still a week or two away from practicing with the team.

Monday 02/18/2013

76ers sign guard Pargo for rest of season

Associated Press

Posted: February 18, 2013

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers signed guard Jeremy Pargo for the remainder of the season.

Clippers' Paul leads West past East in All-Star game

By BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press

Updated: February 18, 2013 - 1:03 am

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HOUSTON — Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Kobe Bryant turned this All-Star game into L.A. story.

Wednesday 02/13/2013

76ers head into All-Star break with 94-92 loss to Bucks

Associated Press

Updated: February 14, 2013 - 12:58 am

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MILWAUKEE — Before Wednesday night’s game, Bucks coach Jim Boylan stressed the importance of beating the Philadelphia 76ers, who are Milwaukee’s closest challenger for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Tuesday 02/12/2013

Paul, Griffin help high-flying Clippers cruise past 76ers, 107-90

Associated Press

Updated: February 12, 2013 - 2:04 am

PHILADELPHIA — Some of the Los Angeles Clippers' players were practicing a variety of high-flying dunks during pregame warm-ups. The fun continued when the real game tipped off.

Sunday 02/10/2013

Newcomer Jeremy Pargo gives 76ers a spark in 87-76 win over Bobcats

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 03, 2013 - 10:24 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' arena has breezed through four names in its history. Jeremy Pargo gave it an unofficial fifth.

Saturday 02/09/2013

Sixers' Jason Richardson out for year with knee injury

From Press staff, wire reports

Updated: February 09, 2013 - 12:20 am

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PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Thursday 02/07/2013

Pacers end 76ers' three-game win streak

By ROB MAADDI Associated Press

Updated: February 07, 2013 - 12:22 am

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PHILADELPHIA — Weary or not, the Indiana Pacers found the energy to beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tuesday 02/05/2013

Suddenly hot Sixers limit Magic to 61 points, win 3rd in a row, but lose Thaddeus Young to injury

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: February 26, 2013 - 10:22 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Hawes had 21 points and 14 rebounds and Jrue Holiday had 13 points and 14 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 78-61 win over the Orlando Magic tonight.

Friday 02/01/2013

76ers pull away late to beat Kings

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Updated: February 23, 2013 - 10:27 pm

PHILADELPHIA — Make it a double for the Philadelphia 76ers. Yes, the Sixers really can string together a winning streak.

Thursday 01/31/2013

Holiday and Young spark 76ers to win

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Updated: February 21, 2013 - 10:29 pm

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PHILADELPHIA - A "DNP" next to his name was all the motivation Nick Young needed to step up his game.

Wednesday 01/30/2013

Ex-76er Iverson rules out return in D-League

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: January 30, 2013 - 1:08 am

PHILADELPHIA - Allen Iverson is taking a pass on the D-League.

Tuesday 01/29/2013

76ers cough up 17-point lead, lose 103-100 to Memphis

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: February 19, 2013 - 10:29 pm

PHILADELPHIA — Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It’s easier to count the teams who don’t covet Gay.

Sunday 01/27/2013

Holiday scores 35, leads 76ers over Knicks

BY ROB MAADDI Associated Press

Updated: January 29, 2013 - 1:41 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — Jrue Holiday showed a couple of his All-Star teammates he belongs.

Wednesday 01/23/2013

76ers lose fifth in a row on the road

Associated Press

Updated: January 23, 2013 - 1:43 am

MILWAUKEE — Brandon Jennings is trying to take over close games in the fourth quarter.

Tuesday 01/22/2013

Duncan’s double-double lifts Spurs past 76ers

By DAN GELSTON Associated Press

Updated: January 22, 2013 - 6:16 pm

PHILADELPHIA — As the 76ers’ lead grew, the fans got louder, the fourth quarter a bit more wild.

Saturday 01/19/2013

Holiday scores all 12 of Sixers' OT points in win over Raptors

Associated Press

Updated: January 19, 2013 - 3:19 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — After sending the game to overtime, Jrue Holiday single-handedly took over during the extra session.

Wednesday 01/16/2013

76ers lose to worst team in Western Conference

Associated Press

Updated: January 16, 2013 - 1:34 am

PHILADELPHIA — The young New Orleans Hornets are growing up in the new year.

Tuesday 01/15/2013

'Pain-free' Bynum could join struggling 76ers in mid-February

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: January 15, 2013 - 12:17 am

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PHILADELPHIA - Andrew Bynum had an adoring public in front of him and beaming management on stage to his right.

Sunday 01/13/2013

76ers beat Houston, 107-100, to snap 5-game losing streak

BY DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: January 13, 2013 - 12:42 am

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PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers found the fresh start at home they wanted.

Kaepernick runs for 2 TDs, throws for 2 others as 49ers beat Packers, 45-31

By JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press

Updated: February 08, 2013 - 10:23 pm

SAN FRANCISCO — Colin Kaepernick ran for a quarterback playoff record 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw two scoring passes to Michael Crabtree in leading the San Francisco 49ers back to the NFC championship game with a 45-31 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.

Thursday 01/10/2013

76ers fall to Raptors for fifth loss in a row

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press

Updated: January 10, 2013 - 12:21 am

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TORONTO — After finishing off a long stretch of games with another deflating defeat, the Philadelphia 76ers are finally getting a chance to rest.

Wednesday 01/09/2013

Wildwood grad Vogel eager to keep Pacers’ momentum with new deal

By MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press

Posted: January 09, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers like where they’re heading and they want Frank Vogel to finish the job.

Ex-76er Evans grabs 23 rebounds as Brooklyn pound Philadelphia

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Updated: January 09, 2013 - 1:25 am

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PHILADELPHIA — P.J. Carlesimo had little patience for questions about Andray Blatche before the Brooklyn Nets routed the Philadelphia 76ers.

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