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Joel Embiid participated in parts of practice for first time since undergoing appendectomy Coach Nick Nurse said the Sixers could “know a lot more” about Embiid’s status by the end of Thursday.

Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday’s Sixers practice as he continues to recover from an April 9 appendectomy.

Coach Nick Nurse said the Sixers could “know a lot more” about Embiid’s status by the end of the day.

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Flyers goalie Dan Vladař misses practice after suffering apparent injury late in Game 3

Vladař has been superb in the playoff series with the Penguins. Coach Rick Tocchet says the goalie is "banged up” after he appeared to hurt his hand or arm late in the game Wednesday.

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Paul George was the third star in a playoff game. It just didn’t happen how the Sixers envisioned. George joined the Sixers as one of basketball’s brightest stars. Now he has settled in as a calm complement to their dynamic backcourt.

Paul George was the third star in a playoff game. But it didn't happen exactly as the Sixers drew it up.

@ginamizell.bsky.social looks closer at his new role behind the dynamic backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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Per the Sixers, Joel Embiid participated in parts of today’s practice. He progressed to on-court work earlier this week.

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After Toronto debacle, Union looking to keep the ‘anomaly’ of missing out on points to a minimum

It was the first time the club scored three goals in an MLS match this season. What they would've preferred against Toronto FC on Wednesday night was the three points they lost in the final moments.

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A graphic featuring photos of Olivia Reiner and Jeff McLane with black text near the bottom that says "Breaking down the 2026 NFL draft." Below that is the date "April 23 at 3 p.m."

A graphic featuring photos of Olivia Reiner and Jeff McLane with black text near the bottom that says "Breaking down the 2026 NFL draft." Below that is the date "April 23 at 3 p.m."

Happy NFL draft day, Birds fans 🦅

Join @oliviareiner.bsky.social and @jeff-mclane.bsky.social on Gameday Central for a look at the biggest storylines, what the Eagles are really looking for, and the players to keep an eye on.

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Phillies release pitcher Taijuan Walker with $15.3 million left on his contract

The Phillies released pitcher Taijuan Walker, the team announced Thursday.

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The USWNT will visit next year’s World Cup host Brazil for two games in June

It will be the U.S. team’s first games in Brazil since 2014, and it will mark the sixth straight World Cup cycle where the U.S. faces the next hosts on their turf.

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Flyers’ defenseman Nick Seeler walked away from the NHL, came back, and now has his first playoff goal

Nick Seeler, who took a mental reset from the game in 2021, has found a home in Philadelphia as an unsung glue guy.

But in Game 3, he found himself in the limelight for once.

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NFL draft: Latest Eagles rumors and mock drafts; who the experts think the Birds will take

The Eagles have several needs to fill and the A.J. Brown situation lingering as they approach the 2026 NFL Draft 👀

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What QB Ty Simpson said about potential Eagles draft target Kadyn Proctor

Plus, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and edge rusher Keldrick Faulk shared details of their "30" visits with the Eagles on the eve of the 2026 NFL draft.

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Eagles mock draft roundup: Will Howie Roseman draft Lane Johnson’s successor? Target an A.J. Brown replacement?

Several national media outlets have the Eagles taking an offensive lineman in the first round on Thursday. We compare those draft predictions with our writers' analysis.

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NFL draft: Latest Eagles rumors and mock drafts; who the experts think the Birds will take

The Eagles have several needs to fill and the A.J. Brown situation lingering as they approach the 2026 NFL Draft

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Villanova runner Marco Langon chases an NCAA outdoor title, fueled by a near miss indoors

The Wildcats senior finished third in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA indoor meet. Next up for Langon and Villanova: the Penn Relays, a signature event for the program.

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Paul George was the third star in a playoff game. It just didn’t happen how the Sixers envisioned.

George joined the Sixers as one of basketball’s brightest stars. Now he has settled in as a calm complement to their dynamic backcourt.

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2026 NFL draft: Rating 14 potential first-round targets for the Eagles

An offensive lineman? A wideout? An edge rusher? The Eagles have a bunch of realistic possibilities for Thursday night's first round.

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🏟️ Playoff time in Philly | Sports Daily Newsletter

And life without J.T. behind the plate

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Second-period melee sparks Flyers to comeback win in Game 3: ‘I think we feed off of that’

The Flyers scored three goals in six minutes of action following Travis Konecny and Bryant Rust's dustup and the chaos that followed.

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Playoff hockey in Philly ‘means everything’ to Flyers fans. Here’s how they celebrated.

From Gritty marching with the Mummers through the concourse to comedian Shane Gillis igniting the orange, there was no shortage of celebration inside Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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The Flyers won Game 3 the way they used to an | Mike Sielski

A second-period brawl between the Flyers and Penguins not only harked back to the glory days of old, but it also ignited the Flyers to score three quick goals in Wednesday's 5-2 win.

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Phillies lose eighth straight despite making adjustments against Chicago

It seemed like the Phillies were turning a corner, but their two runs in the second inning proved to be the extent of their offense on Wednesday in a 7-2 loss to Chicago.

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Union earn a road draw after Toronto FC’s second-half comeback

While Nathan Harriel's 89th-minute goal looked to be the game winner, Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran scored in the 96th minute to tie it 3-3.

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Flyers push Penguins to the brink of elimination with a chaotic 5-2 win in South Philly

After a second-period melee that resulted in 22 penalty minutes and a standing room only situation in both boxes, the Flyers scored three goals in seven minutes to wrestle away control of Game 3.

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Flyers push Penguins to the brink of elimination with a chaotic 5-2 win in South Philly After a second-period melee that resulted in 22 penalty minutes and a standing room only situation in both boxes, the Flyers scored three goals in seven minutes to wrestle away control of Game 3.

After a second-period melee that resulted in 22 penalty minutes and a standing room only situation in both boxes, the Flyers scored three goals in seven minutes to wrestle away control of Game 3.

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Flyers defeat Penguins, take 3-0 playoff series lead; wild fight leads to multiple penalties In their first home playoff game in eight years, the Flyers defeated the Penguins 5-2.

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An orange graphic featuring a photo of Nick Seeler celebrating a goal with a score in white text near the bottom that says "Flyers 5, Penguins 2."

An orange graphic featuring a photo of Nick Seeler celebrating a goal with a score in white text near the bottom that says "Flyers 5, Penguins 2."

The Flyers take a commanding 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Penguins 🏒

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A loud cheer now that five Penguins are in the box lol

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The extent to which guys just beat the shit out of each other in the playoffs is really something #hockey #imlearning

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Flyers add to lead over Penguins; wild fight leads to multiple penalties; Shane Gillis and others in South Philly Xfinity Mobile Arena is hosting the first Flyers home playoff game in eight years, with Philly looking to take a 3-0 lead on the Penguins.

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