The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated

Plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City have fallen through, and the team now plans to stay in South Philly, according to sources close to the negotiations.The reversal comes less than a month after 11 bills related to the construction of the proposed arena,

After having previously announced their intent to build a new $1.3 billion arena in Center City, the Sixers have abandoned those plans, according to Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh, who report that the team has reached a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in South Philadelphia.