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,
Through HBSE, Harris also owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, which he purchased with business partner David Blitzer in 2011. He also owns the New Jersey Devils, which he purchased in 2013. Harris is also a general partner of Crystal Palace Football Club, which plays in the English Premier League.
The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.
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 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.
Change of plans for new Sixers Arena in Philadelphia also good news for fans who want to see the franchise back in DC.
The rookie quarterback may have the ‘Mamba mentality,’ and the basketball parallels don’t stop there.
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has turned around the NFL franchise. Fans of his NBA team in Philadelphia are hoping for the same.
The Washington Commanders are in the NFC championship game after going 12-5 in the regular season and winning two playoff games.
Comcast plans to take a minority ownership stake in the 76ers as part of a deal with team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment to build a new arena for the 76ers and Flyers in South Philadelphia.
On the first day Josh Harris stepped behind the microphone to celebrate buying the 76ers, he promised fans the new ownership group cared deeply about the distressed franchise and vowed a holding that included Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and rapper Will Smith would return the team to greatness.