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Mike Jensen: Knicks trying to mimic Villanova culture with Jalen Brunson signing

PHILADELPHIA — A question is now answered. Jalen Brunson’s NBA worth is not that of a second-round draft choice, but of a player worthy of a four-year contract for $104 million, making him the new centerpiece of the New York Knicks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 3, 2022

Alex Morgan is ready to remind the world what she’s got in World Cup and Olympics qualifying

PHILADELPHIA — Alex Morgan hasn’t forgotten what it was like the last time the U.S. women’s soccer team played a major Concacaf competition outside of the United States.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 3, 2022

After two comebacks, Phillies can’t rally a third time Saturday against Cardinals

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies were on the verge of a comeback on Saturday. They dug themselves into a five-run deficit in the top of the first inning, fell behind again, 6-5, in the top of the fifth, and again, 7-6, in the top of the ninth. Those first two times,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 3, 2022

Editorial: Scott Perry, Jeffrey Clark, and the lingering threat of Jan. 6 enablers

The six House Select Committee hearings on the attack on the Capitol have exposed the seditious lengths Donald Trump and his associates went to try to overturn the 2020 election, from promoting election fraud lies, pressuring state election officials to throw out votes, leaning on Vice President Mike Pence to…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 1, 2022

Phillies’ bats come alive against Braves to close out June on a high note

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies offense looked lifeless on Wednesday night. They drove in only one run and four hits. On Thursday, they woke up, put on their powder blues, and decided to score a season-high 14 runs in a 14-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 1, 2022

P.J. Tucker agrees to join Sixers on a 3-year, $33.2 million deal, reunites with James Harden and Daryl Morey

PHILADELPHIA — NBA executives and league sources were right: P.J. Tucker is joining the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 1, 2022

What we learned from the USWNT’s last games before World Cup and Olympics qualifying

SANDY, Utah — The U.S. women’s soccer team finished its preparations for next month’s Concacaf World Cup and Olympic qualifying tournament late Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Colombia at Rio Tinto Stadium.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin is the unabashed lord of war crimes in the 21st century

When a 2,000-pound Russian missile slammed into a crowded shopping mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk on Monday — killing at least 18 people buying bathing suits or blenders — that was par for the course for Russia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2022

Phillies punchless in 4-1 loss to the Braves

PHILADELPHIA — Nights like Wednesday — when the Phillies’ offense looked punchless in a 4-1 loss to Atlanta — could make the next six to eight weeks feel like six to eight months.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2022

Bryce Harper’s thumb surgery goes off without complications; August return still possible

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper’s thumb surgery went as planned and without any complications, a source said Wednesday, and the Phillies star’s expectation of a mid-August return remains possible.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2022