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Skip to content Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | Today's Paper Unlimited Access Log In MyAccount Manage my account My profile FAQ Log out Your Day Newsletters Inquirer Store Weather Horoscope Lottery Events People Births Celebrations Engagements Obituaries Death Notices Marketplace Find a Home Job Listings Special Sections All Classifieds Get In Touch Advertise Contact Us Newsroom Staff Permissions Reprints News Coronavirus Politics New Jersey Pennsylvania Nation & World Education Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Rally High School Business Jobs Economy Marijuana PhillyDeals Small Business Health & Pharma Consumer Opinion Columnists Commentary Editorials Cartoons Entertainment Things To Do Arts & Culture Movies TV Celebrity Comics Puzzles Life Philly Tips The Upside Sex & Love Family Style Home Travel Things To Do at the Shore Food Health Real Estate El Inquirer News Business Opinion Politics Entertainment Life Food Health Real Estate Obituaries Jobs Unlimited Access Log In Manage my account My profile FAQ Log out Your Day Newsletters Inquirer Store Weather Horoscope Lottery Events People Births Celebrations Engagements Obituaries Death Notices Marketplace Find a Home Job Listings Special Sections All Classifieds Get In Touch Advertise Contact Us Newsroom Staff Permissions Reprints News Coronavirus Politics New Jersey Pennsylvania Nation & World Education Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Rally High School Business Jobs Economy Marijuana PhillyDeals Small Business Health & Pharma Consumer Opinion Columnists Commentary Editorials Cartoons Entertainment Things To Do Arts & Culture Movies TV Celebrity Comics Puzzles Life Philly Tips The Upside Sex & Love Family Style Home Travel Things To Do at the Shore Food Health Real Estate El Inquirer Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Rally High School Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Rally High School Column Despite a good game for the Sixers, the need for another ball-handler looms large | David Murphy by David Murphy There’s no such thing as a bad win, but two nights after the Raptors harassed Joel Embiid into one of his worst shooting nights of the season, they went out and did it again. Tobias Harris helps Sixers beat Raptors, while Joel Embiid is held to three field goals Ben Simmons named to NBA East All-Star team, but Tobias Harris is snubbed Column Alec Bohm’s defense is another reason to look forward to his second season with the Phillies | Bob Brookover by Bob Brookover Bohm's offense has Phillies fans eager for his second season with the club, but his improved defense is worth watching, too. Column Alec Bohm’s defense is another reason to look forward to his second season with the Phillies | Bob Brookover by Bob Brookover Bohm's offense has Phillies fans eager for his second season with the club, but his improved defense is worth watching, too. Six Day 2 NFL draft prospects who make sense for the Eagles | Early Birds by EJ Smith Breaking down some NFL draft prospects who might appeal to the Eagles, such as Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome. Six Day 2 NFL draft prospects who make sense for the Eagles | Early Birds by EJ Smith Breaking down some NFL draft prospects who might appeal to the Eagles, such as Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome. The Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins: Don’t expect the universal DH or expanded playoffs in 2021 | Extra Innings by Scott Lauber “We’re playing with the hand that we’ve got right now, and unfortunately that’s no DH and things like that,” the first baseman said. The Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins: Don’t expect the universal DH or expanded playoffs in 2021 | Extra Innings by Scott Lauber “We’re playing with the hand that we’ve got right now, and unfortunately that’s no DH and things like that,” the first baseman said. Inquirer Daily Newsletter The biggest stories for Philly’s biggest sports fans. Sign Up Inquirer Daily More Stories Bryce Harper arrives in Phillies camp with healthy back, Phanatic bat by Scott Lauber Manager Joe Girardi said the star right fielder "feels really good" after being hampered by a back injury last year. But experience tells Girardi that Harper's back will need to be monitored. Phillies are ‘likely’ to have fans for home opener, city health commissioner says by Matt Breen The team is hoping to find out later this week if it will have fans in the stands on April 1. Bad news could be coming for the cardboard cutouts. Three reasons the Sixers won the rematch vs. Toronto by Marc Narducci Unlike in Sunday's loss to the Raptors, the Sixers did a good job limiting the open looks and defended the three-pointer much better. Tobias Harris deserved to be an NBA All-Star, and dissecting the Sixers’ victory over the Raptors | Podcast by Keith Pompey Pompey talks about Ben Simmons being named to the All-Star team for the third consecutive season, and Tuesday’s 109-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Tampa, Fla. Tobias Harris helps Sixers beat Raptors, while Joel Embiid is held to three field goals by Keith Pompey Embiid had his worst shooting performance of the season. The MVP candidate finished with 18 points on 3-for-13 shooting. Column The Eagles need cap relief, so some Super Bowl heroes have to go | Marcus Hayes by Marcus Hayes The Birds are trapped in salary-cap hell, so some Super Bowl heroes will be wearing enemy jerseys next season. Tiger Woods seriously injured in crash on steep LA-area road by Stefanie Dazio and Doug Ferguson, Associated Press Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations, a doctor said. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. Villanova controls its rematch against St. John’s from the outset, rolls to an 81-58 victory by Joe Juliano The Wildcats, who lost by 70-59 in the first meeting of the two teams on Feb. 3 in New York, had control of this game from the start. Alec Bohm is a key piece for Phillies after quickly proving he belonged by Matt Breen Perhaps what was most impressive about Bohm’s first season was the way the third baseman adjusted to the majors so quickly. And it didn't happen by accident. Column Artemi Panarin is a brave man. Keep him in mind when the Flyers play the Rangers on Wednesday. | Mike Sielski by Mike Sielski The Rangers' star has spoken out against Russian leader Vladimir Putin. His stand has put his good name, and maybe more, at risk. Ben Simmons named to NBA East All-Star team, but Tobias Harris is snubbed by Keith Pompey Simmons will join teammate Joel Embiid, who was named an All-Star starter for the fourth consecutive season on Thursday. This marks the third consecutive season that both players were named All-Stars. Sixers still struggling to win often on the road, but they’re better at it than last season by Keith Pompey Tuesday’s 109-102 win over the Raptors in Tampa, Fla., made the visitors just 8-9 away from the Wells Fargo Center this season. Flyers captain Claude Giroux returns to practice, expected to play Wednesday vs. Rangers by Sam Carchidi Back from being sidelined by the coronavirus, Flyers captain Claude Giroux is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday against the visiting Rangers. Load more Fade route Carson Wentz’s Eagles career started with great promise and ended in dismay. by Paul Domowitch Eagles Eagles release veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson by EJ Smith ...