Dan Gelston, Author at Greenfield Recorder

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, center, watches from the bench as the 76ers trail the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 7 in a NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series Sunday in Boston.

76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after 3 seasons and 3 second-round exits from playoffs

by Dan Gelston Associated PressMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers’ penchant for playoff collapses and second-round exits cost him his coaching job with the Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers fired Rivers on Tuesday following a third straight exit in the second round of the playoffs, and the…

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (1) greets fans after Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics

by Dan Gelston Associated PressMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden, left, slaps hands with Joel Embiid in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor

by Dan Gelston Associated PressMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Martin Truex Jr. (19) races into turn 3 during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)

Truex wins NASCAR race at Dover for 3rd time on a Monday

by Dan Gelston Associated PressMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks on the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Hurts ready for historic Super Bowl matchup with Mahomes

by Dan Gelston Associated PressFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie hoists the George Halas Trophy after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ Super Bowl-bound Hurts still trying to quiet haters

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson leaves the field during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 29, 2023January 29, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles hope home field helps them vs 49ers in NFC title game

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. Eagles' Milton Williams (93) tries to help on the play as Giants' Ben Bredeson (68) and Jon Feliciano (76) look on. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Giants never a factor in 3rd loss to Eagles this season

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 22, 2023January 22, 2023

The field is covered with the threat of rain before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday

by Dan Gelston Associated PressOctober 31, 2022October 31, 2022