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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has started his comeback journey, beginning strength training just weeks after emergency appendix surgery. The seven-time All-Star is working with team trainers in Philadelphia as he recovers.
After leading the 76ers back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Celtics, Joel Embiid made an emotional plea to Philadelphia fans: keep your playoff tickets and pack the arena. The NBA star even offered to help anyone struggling financially rather than see them sell to rival Knicks fans.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe is putting his teammate's health first as Joel Embiid recovers from emergency appendectomy surgery. His mature perspective reminds us that some wins matter more than points on a scoreboard.
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey delivered on a promise he made nearly a year ago, scoring 31 points to secure his team's playoff spot. He did it with emotional support from injured teammate Joel Embiid, who surprised everyone by showing up just before game time.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in a historic Game 7 road victory, ending a 44-year playoff curse and completing the first 3-1 comeback in franchise history. Star center Joel Embiid dominated just one week after emergency appendix surgery, proving doubters wrong in the most dramatic way possible.
Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio is hanging up his cleats after 12 seasons with the only team he ever wanted to play for. His decision to stay loyal to Cleveland over chasing a Super Bowl ring shows what putting down roots really means.
The Philadelphia 76ers just did something only 13 other NBA teams have ever accomplished: they came back from a 3-1 playoff deficit to win the series. Their Game 7 victory in Boston ended a 44-year curse against the Celtics and sent them to Round 2.
Joel Wilson broke a world record in Sacramento at 77, but the Santa Cruz swim coach says watching his students achieve their dreams matters more. For five decades, he's been helping swimmers accomplish what they thought was impossible.
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Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore has spent 18 years documenting Earth's incredible biodiversity, one portrait at a time. His Photo Ark now holds images of 18,000 species, preserving their beauty before they disappear.
Joel McKay spends his days building up Quesnel, BC as city manager and his nights crafting dark horror fiction. The former journalist turned public servant proves you can serve your community while pursuing creative passions.
What started in a Nebraska zoo kitchen with a naked mole rat has become a 20-year mission to save wildlife. Joel Sartore's Photo Ark has documented 18,000 species and turned photography into a powerful conservation tool.
Bryan Allegretto and Joel Gratz turned their passion for powder into OpenSnow, the most trusted snow forecasting app in the world. What started as an email list of 37 people became a half-million-strong community that won't hit the slopes without checking their forecasts first.
Joel Sartore is racing against time to photograph every animal species in human care, creating portraits that make a mouse as captivating as an elephant. His National Geographic Photo Ark has documented over 17,000 species in nearly 20 years, inspiring everyday people to protect wildlife starting in their own backyards.
Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore has spent 20 years photographing every animal species in human care, creating a stunning archive that gives a face to creatures disappearing from our planet. His Photo Ark project has now documented 18,000 species, from majestic birds to tiny insects nobody notices.
A family researching their heritage home discovered it was ground zero for Australia's first commercial orange farm and a refuge for Jewish migrants fleeing Nazi persecution. Their quest to preserve the property's stories is bringing generations of history back to life. #
Students in Uganda are transforming their school grounds into thriving forests, growing indigenous trees and food while learning to protect their environment. Their success just earned them a spot in a global network fighting landscape destruction.
Five South Dakota school superintendents are being recognized for their decades of service, innovation, and student-focused leadership. The awards celebrate educators who've transformed their districts through community partnerships, new technology, and expanded opportunities for students.
The 1985 charity single featuring Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and dozens of music legends has generated over $80 million for humanitarian causes and continues raising money today. Four decades later, the song proves compassion never goes out of style.
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South African cartoonist Zapiro brought his beloved rugby cartoon to life in a creative video featuring the fierce but friendly rivalry between the Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks. The animated piece celebrates the iconic pre-game Haka tradition with his signature humor.
A critically endangered fish no bigger than a thumb just became the 18,000th species photographed for National Geographic's Photo Ark. The red handfish walks on its fins like a rock star strutting across a stage.
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