Joe Vardon
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Jul 25, 2026
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Inside LeBron’s Philadelphia Decision: Why pretty much everyone was completely in the dark (opens the original)
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A skeptic might look at LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24 as a scheme that was planned all along. Announced on the 24th day of the month, for his 24th NBA season. A two-year, $8 million deal. One of his idols growing up, Philadelphia native Kobe Bryant, wore Nos. 8 and 24. Any numerologist would eat this stuff up. The news broke simultaneously through social media posts by James; ESPN’s Shams Charania, who is close, it’s no secret, to James’ agent Rich Paul; and from Topps,
LeBron James signing with Philadelphia 76ers, marking his record 24th season (opens the original)
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LeBron James has found the next stop in his historic NBA career. The league’s all-time leading scorer has agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers, he announced Friday on social media, beginning the record 24th season of a career that has already redefined longevity and greatness. The deal is for two years and $8 million, a league source with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly — the minimum for a veter
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