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It was pretty wild to see that last night’s NBA draft had Philly-area footprints all over it.

Look at Michigan forward and Pennsauken High School graduate Yaxel Lendeborg going at No. 11 to the Golden State Warriors. Or Darius Acuff Jr., who won the MVP award during the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic last summer and signed a shoe deal with Reebok, coming off the board as the No. 7 pick to the Kings.

It took a while, but at No. 22, the Sixers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon. Inquirer writer Gina Mizell explains what he brings to the team.

We dry out across the region as sunny skies will make way to temperatures in the mid-80s today.

— Kerith Gabriel, @phillysport, sports.daily@inquirer.com.

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In defense of the crown

While the city would love to see the Eagles exude the kind of dominance that has made winning the NFC East division a lock, prevailing wisdom is that at some point, the crown will continue to get heavier.

Is there a team in the division capable of toppling the Birds’ reign at the top? Inquirer writer Ryan Novozinsky takes a look at the state of the division and which franchise could actually make it interesting.

What we’re …

🏈 Congratulating: DeVonta Smith on his marriage to childhood sweetheart Mya Danielle.

🏀 Applauding: The pair of Mr. and Miss Basketball awardees who hail from our area.

⚽ Wondering: Who will U.S. men’s national team put on the field in Thursday’s Group D finale for the Americans against Turkey? The players themselves would like to know.

🏟️ Reading: This piece in The Atlantic, asking why the grass in the stadium plays such a controversial role in the success and even failures of some of the teams in the World Cup.

Man of mystery

Phillies newcomer Gabriel Rincones Jr. has been a strong addition to the club, but his backstory might make him the most interesting man on the team at the moment. On Tuesday, the Venezuelan-born Rincones, who talks with a Scottish accent, revealed that he spent much of his formative years in the United Kingdom, and now revels representing Scotland in the Big Leagues.

Phillies writer Lochlahn March cooked up this fun read on Rincones and what he’s all about, both on and off the field.

Speaking of the Phillies, an eight-run ninth inning sparked a comeback win against the Nationals last night as they continue their dominant stretch.

Jack, be nimble …

In case you were tuning into the NHL draft on Friday and Saturday, and you hear the name “Jack Hextall,” yes, Jack Hextall is a distant cousin of former Flyers general manager and goalie Ron Hextall. No, says Jack, the two haven’t met.

But if the hockey gods have it their way, Jack could become the second person with HEXTALL emblazoned on the back of a Flyers jersey. Ahead of Friday’s first-round, Jackie Spiegel caught up with Jack to talk about how he’s handling the moment and having a famous last name.

Talkin’ footy

In this World Cup, underdogs are stealing the spotlight, Team USA is rolling, Philadelphia is welcoming the world, and the Rocky Curse has become lore. Inquirer soccer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald and host Lisa Carlin discuss it all and more in the Inquirer’s pop-up streaming show, Soccer Extra. Watch here.

On this date

June 24, 2024: The highlight of a win over the Tigers on this date for the Phillies was that the team executed a 1-3-5 triple play, which hadn’t been done in the Big Leagues since 1929.

What you’re saying about the World Cup

We asked: With the group stage wrapping up, what are your thoughts on the World Cup — and any early predictions?

First off, I think the issue is that there are too many games each day to keep track of it all, but what I’ve seen has been very interesting. Prediction? Nah. — Steve Q.

Not going to lie, it’s been nice having something to watch every day. — Ron E.

We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from DeAntae Prince, Lochlahn March, Isabella DiAmore, Gina Mizell, Jackie Spiegel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Lauren Jones, Lisa Carlin, Ryan Novozinsky, and Mia Messina.

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Thanks for reading, Philly. I’ll catch up with you down the road. Enjoy the games. — Kerith

Every fifth day begged the question.

Can Andrew Painter keep pitching for the Phillies?

We got our answer a couple hours after his latest rough start, when he was demoted to triple-A Lehigh Valley after allowing six runs on six hits in two innings of the Phillies’ 12-4 loss to the Miami Marlins.

“The fastball’s just getting hit right now,” Painter said postgame, before the demotion. “So, you know, I think we’ve just got to evaluate. Just trying to find out who I am as a pitcher right now.”

As for who might replace him? Alan Rangel led the IronPigs’ starting rotation with an ERA of 3.74 before his start Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, Trea Turner returned to the lineup and was one of the Phillies’ few bright spots on Wednesday.

— Maria McIlwain, @phillysport, sports.daily@inquirer.com.

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Summer scaries

Next time we see the Eagles, at least in an official capacity, it’ll be for the start of training camp.

Feels like forever from now, doesn’t it?

In the meantime, Jeff Neiburg tackles the biggest questions surrounding the Birds at this point in the offseason. Read along as he unpacks storylines like who’s backing up Jalen Hurts? Or will there be any newcomers ahead of camp?

What we’re …

🏈 Reading: Jeff McLane’s deep dive into the role Jeffrey Lurie’s son plays within Eagles management.

🥊 Following: The professional fighting career of Gianna Vadino, a former Inquirer intern and Philly resident.

🧠 Learning: About the legacy of trailblazing golfer Charlie Sifford and how it’s helping HBCU students with Philly ties.

Will Pulisic play?

It’s a question many are asking: What’s going on with Christian Pulisic’s calf? But unlike other sports, U.S. Soccer isn’t obligated to answer, as FIFA doesn’t require public injury reports in international tournaments.

So besides the team’s training staff and a select few on the technical staff, it’ll be a wait-and-see until the starting 11 for Friday’s second Group D match for the Americans is released. Jonathan Tannenwald has an update from the team’s camp in Irvine, Calif., and insight on FIFA’s rule.

Here at home, the Union on Wednesday parted ways with longtime defender Olivier Mbaizo. The Cameroon native played nine seasons in Chester but appeared just once in MLS play this season.

Watch this!

Be sure to tune in today at 11 a.m., when Inquirer writer Jonathan Tannenwald and host Lisa Carlin recap the first week of the World Cup and get you set for another weekend full of matches, including the second match for the Americans against Australia and Philly’s monster match Friday between Brazil and Haiti. Watch here.

Straight outta Cherry Hill

Fun fact: The architect of the NBA champion New York Knicks got his start in South Jersey. As a teenager, he helped put Cherry Hill East on the map, then brought the intensity he learned there to his role as a coach for scores of kids at the Katz Jewish Community Center.

So for his former pupils taking in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last weekend, Rose’s words after the Knicks’ closeout win really resonated.

“It sounded like he was talking to us,” said one of those former players, Sam Friedman, “back when we were 13 or 14 years old.”

We know, we know, the season just ended. But media outlets across the country are already putting out power rankings. Here’s how the Sixers stack up.

Next: The NBA draft is Tuesday and Wednesday (8 p.m., 6abc, ESPN). Tune in tomorrow when our Gina Mizell talks all things draft on Gameday Central.

Island time

It’s a tale as old as time: two kids meet and bond over a shared love of a specific sport, hockey in this case.

No, this story doesn’t unfold in Minnesota or Canada. It unfolded in the Cayman Islands. Now those kids are NHL draft prospects after taking their talents north.

The Inquirer caught up with Jaxon Cover and Ryder Cali to talk about their journeys from the Caribbean and what’s next.

Next: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the first pick in the NHL draft, which begins June 26 (7 p.m., ESPN) and runs through June 27.

On this date

Seventy-eight years ago today, Robin Roberts embarked on a Hall of Fame career. The righty, who played 19 big league seasons (14 of which were with the Phillies) made his MLB debut on June 18, 1948, and allowed two runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts in eight innings. The 21-year-old took the loss that day against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he went on to earn seven straight All-Star nods, famously pitch 28 straight complete games (the 28th coincidentally was vs. the Pirates), and get elected to the Hall of Fame in 1976. He compiled a career 286-245 record, 3.41 ERA, and struck out 2,357 batters. Roberts died at age 83 in 2010.

Standings, stats, and more

It’s never too early to peek in on magic numbers (or maybe the wild card race), and as we inch ever closer to the halfway point of the MLB season, The Inquirer’s got you covered — and not just for the Phillies.

Here’s a place to access your favorite Philadelphia teams’ statistics, schedules, and standings in real time.

Marcus Hayes’ take

Jalen Brunson and Jalen Hurts have quite a bit in common. Collegiate success, check. First name, check. And notably, they weren’t expected to make a huge impact in the pros.

Well, now they’ve reached the pinnacle of their respective leagues. And as Brunson rides through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes” today, maybe he should do so wearing Hurts’ jersey.

After all, he’s done so before.

What you’re saying about consequential trades

We asked: Good or bad, what do you think is the most consequential trade in Philly sports history and why?

Rick Wise for Steve Carlton. It set us up for a good run from 1976 to 1983. — Jack M.

In my book-and I’m 70 years old-the Steve Carlton for Rick Wise trade changed the future of the Phillies. Carlton being the lead horse on a pitching staff that needed shutdown or shutout capabilities. Winning 27 games on a below .500 team, Carlton’s strikeout capabilities almost always guaranteed the Phillies would be in every game he pitched. Nonetheless, Steve Carlton led the Phillies to its 1980 WS Championship — it’s first-then came back for a 1983 World Series as well. — Gene M.

Steve Carlton from the St Louis Cardinals for Rick Wise in 1972. “Lefty” became a Hall of Famer, won 4 Cy Young awards and led the Phillies a winning team in the late ’70s, culminating in a World Series championship in 1980. — Bob C.

On February 7, 1971, at the old Philadelphia Arena on 45th and Market Streets, Roller Derby’s Jim Trotter, a notorious “most hated” skater for the Texas Outlaws was traded at halftime and returned as a Philadelphia Warrior in the second half and became an absolute legend, rolling to sellout crowds and world championships in Philadelphia. It was greatest trade in Philadelphia sports history and was even referenced on Page 63 of my book, Yavapai Means Winning Soccer. Okay, I’ll go with Steve Carlton for Rick Wise. Acquiring the return of Wilt Chamberlain from the San Francisco Warriors and Norm Van Brocklin from the Los Angeles Rams brought titles to Philly as well. — Mike P.

The Phillies trade of pitcher Rick Wise to the Cardinals for Steve Carlton has to be the most famous and best trade in Philly sports history. With Steve leading the way the Phillies won their first World Series in the team’s history. — Everett S.

I gave this same answer a couple weeks ago since for me, this is one of the biggest trades in all sports. Rick Wise for Steve Carlton. Carlton was a major part of the Phillies winning their 1st world series, is in the HOF and still roots for the Phils! — Dave S.

Many will think the trade of Rick Wise for Steve Carlton was the most consequential trade but I would argue differently. In April of 1966 the Phillies traded Ferguson Jenkins and Adolfo Phillips to the Cubs for Larry Jackson and Bob Buhl. Jenkins went on to win more than 15 games in 18 seasons having won 20 in seven consecutive seasons. He was an All-Star three times. A Cy Young winner and a strike out and complete games leader, he was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1991. Adolfo Phillips’ career, while rather pedestrian by most standards had two really good years for Chicago following the trade and had a lifetime BA of .250. Jackson, a very veteran pitcher went 41- 45 for the Phillies over the next three seasons. Buhl, another very veteran pitcher, went 6 – 8 in that 1966 season and was out of baseball after 3 starts in the ’67 season. I was 15 at the time and still trying to shake off the trauma of the ’64 season and the mediocrity of the ’65 season when I tuned in to an opening game Phillies broadcast where I learned of the trade. I was young but even then I saw the trade for what it was; a sell-off of future competitiveness in a desperate attempt to remain relative for one more year. Sadly the Phillies didn’t learn anything from this disaster as they went on to trade Ryne Sandberg (and Larry Bowa) to these same Cubs a decade later. Sandberg became Rookie of the Year, MVP, 10 time All-Star and Hall of Famer. The Philles got DeJesus for three seasons. — Kenneth M.

My opinion: the Bernie Parent trade. We Traded him to Toronto in a three-way deal with the Bruins, who sent the Flyers Rick MacLeish. Bernie goes to Toronto to learn under Jacques Plante, then gets traded back to the Flyers and the rest is history. A HOFer, 2 cups and became a Philly legend. — Bryan B.

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Thanks for reading! Kerith will be back tomorrow to close out your week. — Maria

I had this teacher in high school named Sam Holt, who also happened to be the soccer coach at my high school alma mater, just outside the Philly limits. He didn’t know it, but having him as a teacher left an indelible mark on who I became.

Dually having him as my varsity soccer coach made all the difference, too, as he demanded the best out of every player, or you would find yourself taking in the game from the aluminum bench. In both the classroom and on the field, he taught life lessons that still serve today, 30-some years later.

Coincidentally, today’s must-read is a history teacher just like Mr. Holt, who has been an inspiration to scores of professional soccer hopefuls at YSC Academy, the school directly associated with the Union’s youth academy.

Where Holt regaled my class with stories of the Vietnam War, Mark Franek has been the U.S. soccer historian, educating students like Union phenom Cavan Sullivan who, before Franek, had been led to believe the U.S. could never win a World Cup. Needless to say, much to the chagrin of a classroom with some representing America’s best hope.

It’s a fun read, one Inquirer writer Matt Breen dives into.

Your weather today? Carbon copy of yesterday, with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 70s, before we get into some more rain expected tomorrow.

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Proud dad energy

What if we told you that former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright watched three of his former Wildcats players lead the Knicks to an NBA title from a cul-de-sac in Radnor?

Coming back from a wedding in New Jersey, Wright and his longtime wife, Patty, pulled over their car on a Main Line side street and watched as Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges reached the pinnacle of the sport, while snapping a 53-year drought in the process.

Inquirer writer Jeff Neiburg on Wright’s virtual father-son moment from 100 miles away.

What we’re…

⚾ Sharing: Brandon Marsh comes in at third among National League outfielders in the latest All-Star vote.

🥊 Reading: How the ‘Rocky Jinx’ caught up with fans of Ecuador’s World Cup team on the steps of the Art Museum.

👀 Watching: The revelry that was Philly’s first-ever men’s World Cup match.

Sticking with Trea

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said he didn’t consider giving Trea Turner some time off as he’s continued to struggle at the plate. Turner was already slumping before the Phillies departed for their 3-3 road trip to Toronto and Milwaukee, but a 3-for-26 trip lowered his average to .219 and his OPS to .598 on the season.

Turner, who won the batting title in 2025, has a 23% strikeout rate and 27.8% whiff rate this year. But Mattingly is steadfast that things will turn around. (Turner was removed from Monday’s 7-0 thrashing of the Marlins with a bruised right wrist but Mattingly said X-rays were negative.)

The first update on All-Star voting was announced on Monday, and the case looks strong for one Phillie, who is looking to make his All-Star debut.

Next: The Phillies continue their series against the Marlins at 6:40 tonight (NBCSP). Jesús Luzardo (5-4, 4.35 ERA) will start against Marlins right-hander and South Jersey native Tyler Phillips (1-1, 1.86).

Doubling down

The 2026 NHL draft is quickly approaching, and for the first time in a while, the Flyers are in the driver’s seat.

After making it to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2020, the Orange and Black are picking at No. 21 in the first round and only have five picks across all seven rounds.

In Part 1 of Inquirer writer Jackie Spiegel’s two-part interview with Brent Flahr, who runs the team’s draft, the assistant general manager chats about the team’s approach heading into the draft, which will be held on June 26-27 in Western New York.

On this date

May 16, 1984: Phillies legend Steve Carlton belts a grand slam off a fellow future MLB Hall of Famer named Fernando Valenzuela to fuel a 7-2 Phillies win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dave Murphy’s take…

“The evidence hardly supports the idea that the Eagles’ heavy reliance on the shotgun in recent years is an ipso facto indictment of Hurts and/or the offensive scheme. At least, not if you accept as fact that Burrow and Mahomes are two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Mahomes attempted just 32 passes from under center in 2025, 12 fewer than Hurts’ 44.” — Inquirer columnist David Murphy opines on the Eagles’ penchant for playing out of the gun and how that might look under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

🧠 Trivia time

Philadelphia hosted its first men’s World Cup match, but it’s not the first FIFA World Cup game at Lincoln Financial Field, as there have been women’s matches played there as well. Today’s question: What year was it?

A) 1999

B) 2003

C) 2010

D) 2013

What you’re saying about the World Cup

We asked: After the [U.S. men’s national team’s] big 4-1 win, how far do you think the Americans can advance in the World Cup?

We’ll know on Friday. Beat the Aussies, and we effectively win the group, giving a pretty good path to the quarters, and I think we’ll get there. Then can we get to the semis? Why not? — Joel G.

My retired soccer coach friend told me that Team USA will go as far as their defense takes them. Homefield advantage helps, but then advancing will depend on who they have to match up against. For now, it’s important they earn three more points in group play against Australia on Friday. — Everett S.

We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Lochlahn March, Matt Breen, Conor Smith, Michelle Myers, Jackie Spiegel, David Murphy, Ariel Simpson, and Jeff Neiburg.

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Enjoy Tuesday, Philly. I’ll catch up with you later this week. — Kerith

We’ve be talking about it for years, waiting and planning for almost as long, and on Sunday night, the World Cup finally arrived in Philadelphia as Ecuador took on Ivory Coast at Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia Stadium. Even Jay-Z was on hand.

From South Philly to Lemon Hill and all across the city, fans celebrated as a years-long effort culminated, and a stretch of six games over the course of the next three weeks commenced. The Ivory Coast’s 1-0 win over Ecuador was the first of five group stage games, with a Round of 16 finale scheduled for July 4.

To many in the Philadelphia area — outside of the passionate Ecuadorian and Ivorian fans that made their presence known throughout the city over the weekend — the outcome of last night’s game likely mattered very little. What did matter, however, is that the city’s World Cup party has officially started. And it’s time to enjoy that thing it felt like would never arrive. Because it will be gone before you know it.

According to columnist Marcus Hayes, Philadelphia was the star during its men’s World Cup debut.

— Matt Mullin, @phillysport, sports.daily@inquirer.com.

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Call it what it is

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly didn’t mince words when talking about the situation in which rookie outfield Justin Crawford now finds himself.

“We’re pretty much platooning him,” Mattingly said.

That wasn’t the initial plan, but the left-handed hitting Crawford is 4-for-28 (.143) with three walks and no extra-base hits against lefties. And so, the plan changed. But does Crawford need to see left-handed pitching in order to improve against left-handed pitching? Mattingly is leaning on his on experience.

“I kind of rely on my own history because when I first came up, I platooned, and it wasn’t a terrible thing for me,” he said. “I probably would’ve struggled with the lefties. [Crawford]’s a guy that I think is going to hit lefties. But the amount of lefties we see, we don’t see a ton. So, it’s days where he can step back and keep working on his swing.”

Meanwhile, the Phillies dropped two of three to the Brewers in Milwaukee this weekend. The latest series loss isn’t cause for panic given the opposition, but it is worth noting that while the Phillies are 38-33 — and 29-14 under Mattingly — they’re only 3-9 against the Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves, the cream of the National League crop.

Now, the Phillies return home for six games against the Marlins and Mets, the start of 12 straight against the two teams at the bottom of their division.

Next: Phillies vs. Marlins, 6:40 p.m. (NBCSP)

What we’re…

🙋‍♂️ Asking: Now that the Sixers promoted Jameer Nelson, what’s next for Elton Brand?

🏁 Learning: Why everyone loves Pocono Raceway, which hosted its annual NASCAR event this weekend.

🤔 Wondering: How hard can it really be to stop a penalty kick?

The ‘Nova Knicks did the thing

It probably hurt most Philly sports fans to watch the Knicks, who steamrolled the Sixers in the second round, hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy on Saturday night. They were a deserved champion, for sure, taking care of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in five games, but there’s something about seeing a rival — especially one that so thoroughly beat your hometown team — win a title.

But if you went to Villanova or are a Wildcats fan, you’re likely ranging somewhere between an existential crisis and pure joy. And columnist Mike Sielski likely wouldn’t blame you for applying your Villanova loyalties to the ‘Nova Knicks. He believes the seeds of their greatness — especially that of Finals MVP Jalen Brunson — was forged on the Main Line.

“It was the perfect preparation for these playoffs, for these NBA Finals, for a remarkable run capped when Brunson took control of Game 5, when the sub-six-foot guard with the impeccable footwork, with the endless array of head fakes and mid-range shots, with the glorious old man’s game was once again the coolest customer on the court,” Sielski writes.

Spending with the big ‘Cats

Speaking of Villanova, the team landed a commitment from 7-foot-3 Italian center Luigi Suigo, who recently withdrew his name from the NBA draft despite some scouts suggesting he could go late in the first round.

That Villanova was able to lure a player projected to make up to $3 million as an NBA rookie says a lot, and not just about their team next season. In fact, it may say more about the school’s future — and its ability to financially compete with some of the sports’ biggest programs.

It also caps off a roster retool that saw the Wildcats replace all but one of the eight players to appear in their NCAA Tournament game in March. And the reviews so far are promising.

A Flahr for the draft

The NHL draft is rapidly approaching, and it’s going to be new territory for general manager Danny Briere, whose team made the playoff for the first time in his tenure and holds the 21st overall pick, not a lottery pick. But there are still plenty of needs — and plenty of options — for the Orange and Black.

Last week, Jackie Spiegel caught up with Briere for a two-part interview about all things Flyers, including the draft and some of the team’s young players. But this week, she zeros in on just next week’s draft with assistant GM Brent Flahr, who runs the team’s draft, in another two-part interview.

Sports snapshot

It was a beautiful weekend, so hopefully you were outside enjoying the start of summer. If you were, here are a couple more stories you might’ve missed from around the sports world …

• A wide-open group: Australia’s upset win over Turkey changed the dynamic for the U.S. in Group D.
• Up in arms: Some residents who live around the Lemon Hill neighborhood that’s hosting FIFA Fan Fest have already had enough.
• Sticker shock: This weekend marked about a month until the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. If you’re looking to go, we hope you’ve been saving.
• For his country: On Saturday, Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques (Haiti) became the first active Union player to appear in a World Cup match.

🧠 Trivia time

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are not the first members of Jay Wright’s two Villanova national championships teams to win an NBA title. Who was the first?

A) Collin Gillespie

B) Eric Paschall

C) Donte DiVincenzo

D) Ryan Arcidiacono

We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Scott Lauber, Mike Sielski, Gina Mizell, Devin Jackson, Ariel Simpson, Jeff Neiburg, Jackie Spiegel, Henry Savage, Lauren Jones, Jonathan Tannenwald, and the Associated Press.

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