Here’s the thing about gamblers and gambling: Sometimes the best of bets — the smartest of plans — still leaves you broke, bedraggled and unsure of what comes next. That’s the state of things today for the Philadelphia 76ers. Less than a year ago, in the golden-hued afterglow of what then seemed like a stunning … Read more
Joel Klatt Lead College Football Analyst We’re in a bit of a slow period for college football, so let’s empty the mailbag. In the latest episode of my podcast, “The Joel Klatt Show,” I answered several listener questions from social media, tackling several football and non-football topics. Let’s showcase a few of them here as … Read more
Football season has officially come to a close, but draft season is just beginning. The 2025 NFL Draft is just over two months away. So, I want to drop what I essentially view as my foundational mock draft. So, let’s get into it! I don’t think Sanders is going to want to play in Tennessee … Read more
When he signed Paul George, re-signed Tyrese Maxey and extended Joel Embiid last offseason, Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey definitely didn’t anticipate the team being 20-30 and 11th in the Eastern Conference after the NBA trade deadline. On Friday, though, in his first press conference since the season started, Morey said that, while “this has … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid put up 29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal in his return from a 15-game injury absence on Tuesday, leading his team to a 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Embiid played 36 minutes, a season-high, and made 12 of his 23 field goal attempts. He also shot 4 … Read more
Joel Klatt Lead College Football Analyst This weekend was awesome for college football. The first round of the inaugural edition of the 12-team playoff was phenomenal. I understand the games weren’t as competitive as we hoped for, but it was amazing to see these high-stakes matchups played at on-campus sites. We’ve been waiting for this … Read more
Joel Klatt Lead College Football Analyst The first round of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff takes place this weekend. Before the games begin, I wanted to pick each of the first-round matchups and share my bracket for the inaugural edition of the expanded 12-team playoff. You might want to take my advice as well, as … Read more
Jared McCain is smiling his way to Rookie of the Year. The 20-year-old’s rookie season has taken off in the last few weeks and you can tell he is enjoying every moment on court for the Philadelphia 76ers. 2 The rookie is averaging 16.5 points per game. McCain, the 16th overall pick of the 2024 … Read more