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Within Months, an Inquirer News Blackout Threatened the Team's Existence Sixty-three years ago tonight, professional basketball came back to Philadelphia. On Saturday, October 19, 1963, the Detroit Pistons beat the brand-new Philadelphia 76ers 124–121 at Convention Hall. Lee Shaffer led the Sixers with 31 points, and Chet Walker added 24. It wasn't their debut. Three nights … [Read more...] about On October 19, 1963, the 76ers Played Their First Game in Philadelphia.

For today's basketball fans, Jalen Brunson is the face of Villanova basketball.Two NCAA championships. National Player of the Year. NBA All-Star. Leader of the New York Knicks.Nearly seventy years earlier, another Villanova player helped define both the university's basketball tradition and the game itself.His name was Paul Arizin. College … [Read more...] about Before Jalen Brunson, Villanova’s First NBA superstar, Paul Arizin, Led the Philadelphia Warriors to a Championship

I was watching the Luge on NBC over the weekend. I thought it was boring, especially when juxtaposed against the more dramatic events, like curling.  The color commentator kept explaining how each “slider” was doing something slightly better or worse than the others, but to my untrained eye, they all looked the same: feet first, very fast, disappearing around another curve. I … [Read more...] about Want to Try Luge? From Lower Merion, It Starts With a Drive to Lake Placid

After a quiet first half, scoring only two points, and with the Aces trailing Central League rival Marple Newtown by two, Junior Kyle Parish erupted for 20 points in the second half, as Lower Meron cruised to a 55-48 win.  Kyle Parrish led Lower Merion in scoring with 22 points, 20 in the second half.The Aces move into fourth place in the … [Read more...] about Aces Extend Streak To Six With Win Over Marple. Parish Drops 20 In Second Half.