76ers abandon arena plan in surprising pivot, will keep sharing South Philly home with Flyers, per reports

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to stay in South Philadelphia after reaching a new agreement with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena, ending their lengthy quest for a new venue. The new arena will be a 50-50 partnership between the 76ers and the Flyers, both currently playing at the Wells Fargo Center in the South Philly Stadium Complex. The decision comes after facing opposition from community groups over a proposed arena on Market Street in Center City, with concerns about traffic and rising costs leading to the team’s reversal.

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