The only thing standing in the Eagles' way of heading to the Super Bowl are the Commanders, which are owned by Sixers managing partner Josh Harris.
The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.
The relationship between Harris's Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles takes drives the awkwardness to a new level, however, as the NFC East franchises are fierce, longtime rivals. The upstart Commanders travel to Philly for Sunday's NFC championship,
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has turned around the NFL franchise. Fans of his NBA team in Philadelphia are hoping for the same.
It’s difficult to gauge just how unpopular Josh Harris has become in Philadelphia. Come Sunday, it will be easy to gauge it. Since he led a group that bought the 76ers in 2011, Harris has mismanaged the franchise with the relentless irresponsibility of Norman Braman’s Eagles and conducted himself with a complete lack of consideration for Philadelphia’s tender feelings.
When the Commanders take on the Eagles in Philly this Sunday, things could get a little awkward for the Commanders’ owner. Here's why.
Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris was interviewed by the FBI last year as part of the probe into George Norcross III's real estate dealings in Camden.
Former Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager Bob Myers could soon return to an NBA front office, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers. Given Myers’ close relationship with 76ers owner Josh Harris,
Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris was interviewed by the FBI last year in connection with New Jersey prosecutors' criminal racketeering case against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III,
The 76ers had received approval to build a Center City stadium but changed course and now will partner with Comcast on a new South Philadelphia arena.
Outside of owning the Sixers, Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment also owns the NJ Devils, Washington Commanders and Joe Gibbs racing.
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.