Report: 76ers won't build $1.3 billion arena downtown

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The Philadelphia 76ers are abandoning plans to construct a controversial new arena in the Chinatown section of the city, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday.

The decision was a surprise, coming weeks after the city council voted to approve the NBA team's move.

The Inquirer cited multiple council members as confirming the Sixers' change in plans. A team spokesperson did n