Dan Gelston, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

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, 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' Joel Embiid (21) and P.J. Tucker celebrate during overtime of 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, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a score by Tobias Harris 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, 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, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts pauses during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hurts ready for historic Super Bowl matchup with Mahomes

by Dan Gelston Associated PressFebruary 2, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts 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/Chris Szagola)

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

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 30, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, center, is doused by defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) and teammates 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/Matt Slocum)

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

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 29, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick reacts following an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 23, 2023

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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

by Dan Gelston Associated PressJanuary 22, 2023

Fans arrive for Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in Philadelphia. The game was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1.

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

by Dan Gelston Associated PressOctober 31, 2022