Embiid Drawing Criticism for Sitting Out 76ers Opener As Part of Health Plan to Reach the Playoffs

With Embiid out, 'rookie of the year' McCain stars

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs

Golden State Warriors icon Draymond Green extended the Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid sound advice on sitting out back-to-back NBA games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

76ers sitting Joel Embiid, Paul George for 'injury management' vs. 1st-place Cavs

The 76ers are following through on their plan.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

The Sixers have not been fully transparent regarding Joel Embiid's health

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Israeli minister draws criticism for saying Trump's win is an opportunity to annex parts of West Bank

Israel’s finance minister has been criticized for suggesting that Donald Trump’s election could help Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

RFK Jr.'s public health plans under Trump rattle critics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help reshape the country’s health care system if former President Trump wins the presidential election Tuesday, concerning skeptics who say his anti-vax posture is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Embiid out on Saturday but 76ers' All-Star center moves closer to return from knee injury

Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when the Philadelphia 76ers host Memphis on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 1

76ers' Joel Embiid out vs. Cavaliers in second night of back-to-back despite 'pushing' to play, per report

Neither Embiid nor Paul George is expected to suit up against the unbeaten Cavs on Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

76ers' Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid in team meeting amid 2-11 start, per report

Maxey reportedly confronted Embiid about being constantly late after a loss in Miami on Monday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reportedly called out Joel Embiid for tardiness during team meeting

Philadelphia held a team meeting after their fourth straight loss on Monday, with the team falling to 2-11.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Sixers sit Embiid, George for second leg of B2B

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers because of injury management.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

‘They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile

Moscow is using ties with neighbouring countries to deport and arrest anti-war Russians who fled after invasion of Ukraine. Lev Skoriakin, 23, fled Russia in January 2023 after he was accused of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return

It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

76ers' Embiid, George won't play vs. Grizzlies

76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when Philadelphia plays host to the Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

76ers Star Joel Embiid Is Suspended for Shoving Reporter

The incident occurred in the team’s locker room on Saturday night.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Michigan stars Will Johnson, Kenneth Grant have no plans to sit out remainder of 2024 season despite setbacks

Johnson has been dealing with injury while Grant has boosted his NFL Draft stock with impressive play

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Fact or Fiction: Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are in for a painfully long season

Let's take a deeper dive into one of the league’s biggest storylines this week: a troubling trend for the 2023 MVP.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

76ers’ Joel Embiid shoves Philadelphia columnist after article mentioning late brother

All-Star center take issue with column questioning effort Embiid shoved Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes in locker room A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Joel Embiid Is Said to Have Shoved a Columnist in the 76ers’ Locker Room

Tensions between the Philadelphia N.B.A. player and a local journalist are said to have escalated after the team’s loss on Saturday.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

NBA suspends 76ers' Joel Embiid for three games for shoving newspaper columnist

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended by the NBA for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media

Sports - ABC News - November 5

Anunoby leads Knicks past struggling 76ers 111-99 in Embiid's debut

OG Anunoby scored 24 points and the New York Knicks spoiled 76ers star Joel Embiid’s season debut, beating Philadelphia 111-99 in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Joel Embiid Is Back on the Court, but the 76ers’ Worries Aren’t Going Away

Philadelphia has to hot-wire its hopes of finding continuity with yet another new core group, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10

The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid

Sports - ABC News - November 16

England denied as Jamaica snatch draw in series opener

England had to settle for a tie in their opening Horizon series match against Jamaica in Manchester after a dramatic last-second goal denied them victory.

Sixers' Embiid, George out for 4th straight game

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, who both participated in practice, will not play in Tuesday's game vs. Detroit and have yet to make their season debuts.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

'Tired' Richardson sits out play in Colts' loss

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson wasn't on the field for a late-third-quarter play in a game in which his team trailed by two scores and later lost, and told reporters after the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism

Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the House on Wednesday following the surprising announcement that he was President-elect Donald Trump's selection for attorney general. His resignation, ...

Politics - CBS News - November 14

Mandelson email to voters in Oxford chancellor contest draws criticism

Candidates say lack of ‘hard and fast’ rules has led to confusion and poor turnout

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers' win over 76ers

Point guard D'Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in favor of starting forward Cam Reddish, and the move pays off with a win over the shorthanded 76ers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Israeli strikes intensify on three fronts as Lebanon talks reach critical stage

IDF hits Gaza, Syria and Beirut suburbs, as analysts say raids could be aimed at forcing hand of Hezbollah in negotiations. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has intensified its air ...

World - The Guardian - November 14