Embiid is hurt again for the 76ers and will miss game vs. Atlanta due to a sore right shin
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night. The Sixers said Embiid experienced the soreness while participating in a right knee injury management program over the break. Following a consultation with doctors, Embiid has received daily treatment, while progressing through on-court work and strength and conditioning.
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Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock resigns to take job in NFL
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program's first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024. “Representing the Cardinal and Black of Northern Illinois University as a player, alumnus, assistant coach, and head coach has been the honor of my life,” said Hammock, who thanked athletic director Sean Frazier for being his mentor and giving him the opportunity to be a head coach.
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The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson is embedded within the foundational principles of WNBA players
On many issues, WNBA players have followed the example of the late civil rights icon, Jesse Jackson.
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