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Editorial Roundup: Mississippi

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, dunks past Chicago Bulls' Thaddeus Young during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Korkmaz, Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls, 118-111

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

This Nov. 25, 2019 photo shows Terrance Lewis, left, with his son Zahaire Lewis, right, in Bristol, Pa, where Zahaire lives with his mother. Terrance Lewis was recently exonerated and released from prison after serving more than twenty years for a murder he did not commit, he is now in the process of rebuilding his life. (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

He dreamed of freedom, but reality wasn’t what he expected.

By SAMANTHA MELAMED and The Philadelphia Inquirer - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, goes up for a shot against Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas, center, and Ja Morant during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Korkmaz, Simmons lead 76ers past Grizzlies 119-107

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Police: 4 shot in parking lot in Mississippi

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Colorado Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer (31) blocks a shot as Ian Cole (28) and Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier (14) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hayes, Farabee lead Flyers to 6-3 win over Avalanche

By RYAN LAWRENCE - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jared McCann (19) waits for a rebound as Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott (37) stops a shot by Penguins' John Marino during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Flyers 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE- -This file photo from Oct. 11, 2018 shows Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson as he discusses bail reform during a news conference at City Hall in Philadelphia. Johnson and his wife, Dawn Chavous were indicted on fraud charges in what officials are calling a “widespread corruption conspiracy,&quot; federal authorities said Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Councilman, wife, 2 businessmen indicted in corruption case

By RON TODT - Associated Press

Michael Briggs of Philadelphia takes a photo at a small memorial left in remembrance to Kobe Bryant at the entrance of the Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Wynnewood, Pa. The 41-year-old Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people who died in the crash in Calabasas in foggy weather conditions Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Kobe Bryant and Philly: From hero to traitor to beloved

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 1996 file photo Kobe Bryant, 17, jokes with the media as he holds his Los Angeles Lakers jersey during a news conference at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, file)

Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James goes up for the shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) ** FILE **

LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant on NBA all-time scoring list

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James talks to teammates during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 30, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Catholic Diocese Bishop Nelson Perez talks during an interview in Cleveland. The Vatican announced Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, that Perez will become the new leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, making him the first Hispanic archbishop to lead the region’s 1.3 million-member flock. (Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer via AP, File)

Cleveland bishop named Philadelphia’s next archbishop

By COREY PERRINE and NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) reacts after hitting a three-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

VanVleet scores 22 as Raptors top 76ers for 5th straight win

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) practices before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Williamson is expected to return to play Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

As wait for Zion ends, 76ers’ Brown recalls challenges await

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2017, file photo, the fountains of Bellagio erupt along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. The NFL on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, detailed its draft plans for April 23-25 on the city's glittering Strip. The league knows it has a long ways to go to match the previous road shows, particularly in Philadelphia and Nashville. It believes it has found the right place in the Nevada desert. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Another big show in Las Vegas: NFL details draft plans

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) tries to get a shot past Philadelphia Flyers' Brian Elliott (37) as Philippe Myers (5), Ivan Provorov (9) and Kevin Hayes (13) defend during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Elliott makes 19 saves to lead Flyers over Penguins 3-0

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Clark Hunt, part owner, chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, left, celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press