Earl 'The Icebox' Dubinski is a 340-pound retired nose tackle from the South Side who now breaks down the game from the permanent indent in his recliner, affectionately known as the film room. He spends his days grumbling about analytics nerds and overpriced stadium beers, masking his undeniable love for the gridiron with a thick layer of snark. When he isn't comparing a blown coverage to a burnt brisket, he's reminding readers that he actually played the game, pal.LeBron Picks Philly: Embiid Worked the Phones for Weeks to Land the King
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LeBron James Signs Two-Year, $8 Million Deal With Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James announced he will sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his eight-season run with the Lakers and joining a star-studded roster including Joel Embiid…
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LeBron James, 41, Eyes Philadelphia as Next Stop — and Maybe His Last
LeBron James, at 41, is reportedly considering signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, but questions remain about his age, defensive decline, and the health of Joel Embiid.
LeBron James Eyes Philadelphia as Sixers Assemble a Roster Built to Lure Him
LeBron James is reportedly considering the Philadelphia 76ers after telling the Lakers he won't return, as the Sixers have assembled a star-studded roster including Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese…
LeBron James Taking 76ers Pitch “Really Seriously” as Bob Myers Sells Philly as Best Shot at Ring No. 5
LeBron James is reportedly taking the Philadelphia 76ers' pitch seriously after they acquired Jaylen Brown, with Bob Myers making a direct case on a podcast that the Sixers offer his…
Vegas Still Won’t Let Bruce Cassidy Walk, and the Rest of the NHL Is Moving On Without Him
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LeBron-to-Philadelphia Report Is a Hoax — James Is Under Contract with the Lakers for $52.6 Million
A fabricated social media post claiming LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers is debunked; James actually exercised his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Clippers Push Back Against Silver as Kawhi Leonard Salary-Cap Investigation Drags Into Ninth Month
The Los Angeles Clippers are frustrated with the NBA's prolonged investigation into Kawhi Leonard's endorsement arrangement, and they are communicating their displeasure to Commissioner Adam Silver.