The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena. The surprising move comes just weeks after the team received approval for the contentious project from the city council.

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 an arena for the Sixers in Center City have fallen through, and the team plans to stay in South Philadelphia, sources close to the negotiations say.