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James can be Sixers’ missing piece

In the eyes of most Philadelphians these days, LeBron James figuratively stands taller than the William Penn statue atop City Hall. Considering that a gentleman’s agreement once forbade building construction that exceeded the hat resting on Penn’s head, James is breathing the rarified air ...

‘Save Our Streams’ advocate still fighting the good fight

Driving into Bradford, Barbara Laxon tells people to look out for the flare coming from the oil refinery running along the town. At 74, Laxon spends much of her free time taking people on tours to show the traces of the oil and gas industry in her town — from an oil jack located in the ...

Shorter days, longer nights trigger fall transitions

With the opening of the rabbit, ruffed grouse and woodcock seasons this weekend, small-game hunters now have an expanded menu of opportunities. These new seasons will complement the squirrel and dove seasons that began back in September. It’s probably worthwhile to mention that doves and ...

Blood clot sidelines Philly QB

PHILADELPHIA — Quarterback Jalen Hurts shared breaking news with his backup on his way out to the Philadelphia Eagles’ walkthrough on Thursday. “He just kind of turned to me and said, ‘looks like you’re going to be the guy this week,’” second-stringer Tanner McKee said. Up ...

Milwaukee Brewers finish off Los Angeles Dodgers in sweep

LOS ANGELES — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee’s brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first trip to the World ...

Coaches don’t pay attention — so they say

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has shared his awareness of fan and media expectations, but he’s not yet leaned into those things as a motivational tool. Some other coaches have — including the one whose team dealt the Nittany Lions their most recent loss. “We didn’t really listen to ...