The Pi Brew
We’re back with a new Brew. Center City Sips is coming back perhaps signaling a somewhat return to normalcy. We’re getting closer to the debut of James Harden in a 76ers uniform. The Flyers continue to show why they’re one of the worst teams in hockey this season. We have a lot to get to, so let’s do this. It’s Brew time!
Let them know Jojo
“I did a lot of chasing around trying to get him back and try to make him feel comfortable again. It was tough. I didn’t care anymore.”
Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons, James Harden, and the MVP race. Catch our convo on NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/cI2dXv6QIn
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) February 22, 2022
Business is booming for James Harden jerseys
1️⃣ James Harden has the #1 selling NBA jersey since the Sixers traded for @JHarden13 from the Nets!
Harden’s #Sixers #1 jersey is the No. 1 selling jersey via @Fanatics + 76ers are the best-selling NBA team during that same time span #jamesharden pic.twitter.com/KJSUMUSPYk
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) February 24, 2022
Ben Simmons at Nets practice
Ben Simmons at #Nets practice today. #nba pic.twitter.com/g2vjE9kfyS
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) February 23, 2022
Will Simmons play when the Nets come to Philly?
“We all know he does not like to play in Philly. So if he does play in that game, I’d be highly surprised”
-Danny Green does not think Ben Simmons will play March 10 at Wells Fargo Centerhttps://t.co/z8gA3WFHfU
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 23, 2022
Everyone should be treated equally
“No matter where you come from or what walk of life you live, I think it’s important that everybody is treated equally. We are more the same than what people actually think or see.”@GeorgesNiang20 speaks on the importance of equality in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/Xl6RpaXNJk
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 23, 2022
Sounds like we’ll be seeing more of Kyrie Irving soon
NYC Mayor Eric Adams hints that vaccine mandates are changing, allowing Kyrie Irving to play home games
MORE: https://t.co/URSrjEvJaa
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) February 23, 2022
Excuse me, what?
How much is Russell Wilson worth?
“I would give up every first round pick this year and next if I was Philadelphia. I’d have absolutely zero reservations.” — @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/eTtOcmrllW
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 22, 2022
This is huge!!
NEWS: Troy Aikman is on the verge of bolting Fox Sports for ESPN’s Monday Night Football, The Post has learned.https://t.co/XIwmM297db
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 24, 2022
The NFL and XFL form a partnership
We’re collaborating with @XFL2023 on innovation programs to advance the game of football and create more opportunities for player development 👏
Learn more: https://t.co/0Zo8rq8vRW pic.twitter.com/eRVIMutsOO
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) February 21, 2022
Antonio Brown is an absolute joke
Antonio Brown’s Instagram story pic.twitter.com/KEvxSDqLpJ
— JPA Football (@jpafootball) February 21, 2022
Davante Adams done in Green Bay?
As the window to use the franchise tag opens, Tom Silverstein reports the Packers and WR Davante Adams have had no contract talks since the end of the season. https://t.co/l4GO1S7Lo2
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) February 22, 2022
What about Aaron Rodgers?
“I would be surprised if Aaron Rodgers asks to be traded.. it feels to me like it’s more retirement or running it back again with the Packers” ~@RapSheet#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/tCSuGG9l7Y
— 🅿️at McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 22, 2022
Tom Brady to star in a Comedy
In his first post-retirement move, @TomBrady will produce and star in a new road trip movie titled #80forBrady. The film will also feature Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field https://t.co/lSJPijULra pic.twitter.com/JcBwrRJEg8
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 23, 2022
The Flyers celebrate Pride
Be proud. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/oQfvrCEz7E
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 21, 2022
The Flyers stay sucking
Gerry Mayhew, Patrick Brown, and Oskar Lindblom lit the lamp as the Flyers fell to the Hurricanes in overtime. #CARvsPHI https://t.co/u7yUDkhc2k
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 21, 2022
The NHL Stadium series continues on Saturday
When the Predators play the Lightning in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET; TNT, SN360, TVAS2), it will be another minor miracle made possible by the ice crew, @cotsonika writes.https://t.co/P1gpuSQoMP
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) February 24, 2022
We’re not getting anywhere here
A Major League Baseball spokesperson said tonight that if a deal is not in place by Feb. 28, regular season games will be canceled. “A deadline is a deadline,” the spokesperson said. Player pay would not be recouped, nor would those games be rescheduled, the spokesperson said.
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) February 23, 2022
Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta coming to an end?
Braves Report: Belief around the league is that Freddie Freeman will not re-sign with Atlanta https://t.co/kQTfOQ8WTs
— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL) February 22, 2022
Center City District SIPS will return
BIG NEWS: Center City District SIPS will return for the first time in 2 years this summer. Returning office workers, residents & visitors will have the opportunity to socialize during the revival of #Philadelphia’s favorite happy-hour tradition. https://t.co/H5MrEence6 #CCDSIPS pic.twitter.com/cW3sLhz6iO
— Center City District (@ccdphila) February 23, 2022
Target to drop mask requirements
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules. https://t.co/faX9PzixrC
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) February 24, 2022
Tell me your party isn’t serious without telling me your party isn’t serious
Happy Presidents’ Day! pic.twitter.com/8lanpKXO10
— GOP (@GOP) February 21, 2022
Speaking of Anti-Americans
Terrific rundown by @SykesCharlie of some of Putin’s American right-wing shills.
But surely we hear many voices of responsible Republicans and conservatives speaking up to denounce and try to minimize the influence of these Putin apologists?
No?
🦗🦗 🦗https://t.co/Y5ybLXrWl2— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 21, 2022
Republicans have no shame
In case you aren’t following along, Florida Republicans — having pushed through a ban on rape & incest victims getting abortions — are now coming after birth control: https://t.co/ypTLZUmcfS pic.twitter.com/81rl1MsXLo
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) February 21, 2022
This dweeb can go to hell
Kyle Rittenhouse launches initiative to combat ‘lies’ from media outlets, personalities https://t.co/6hjNDsKSF2 pic.twitter.com/c8lxc9pda6
— New York Post (@nypost) February 22, 2022
The Kenosha killer sounds like an absolute moron with a 3rd grade education level
TUCKER: “Will you be suing any news organizations?”
KYLE RITTENHOUSE: “We’re looking at quite a few, politicians, athletes, celebrities, Whoppi Goldberg is on the list, she called me a murderer after I was acquitted… So is Cenk [Uyhur] from the Young Turks.” pic.twitter.com/MULZf38Vkf
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 22, 2022
Clarence Thomas should NOT be on the Supreme Court
Our cover story this week: @dannyhakim and @Jo_becker report on how blurred the lines between Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas’s interests became during the effort to overturn the 2020 election. https://t.co/smIfx3YvtZ pic.twitter.com/it4S5CZFTt
— NYT Magazine (@NYTmag) February 22, 2022
This looks about right
Ginni Thomas, the spouse of a sitting Supreme Court justice played an active role in an effort to overturn the result of a presidential election, hand victory to the loser and unravel American democracy. pic.twitter.com/sIQaShqm2b
— Duty To Warn 🔉 (@duty2warn) February 22, 2022
Dua Lipa Philly show recap
Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia Tour (@PermPressMedia) electrifies Philly.
✍️ @CandisRMcLean https://t.co/4QaWcVBblj
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) February 22, 2022
Britney Spears tell all book coming soon
.@BritneySpears is going to tell all in her new book! 😱👀 https://t.co/ZVhbJrC1KR
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) February 21, 2022
Thee Stallion releases text messages
Megan Thee Stallion shares text message evidence of Tory Lanez apologizing for shooting her in the foot:
“Lie yo way out of this … if you aint do shit what you was apologizing for?“ pic.twitter.com/9IdyWt64ps
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 23, 2022
Kanye West & The Migos
#Kanye brought out the #Migos to and #Richthekid to perform at his #Donda2 event
— No Jumper (@nojumper) February 23, 2022
50 clowns MJ
50 Cent clowned Michael Jordan on Wednesday for his handsy embrace with Mary J. Blige over the weekend. https://t.co/2q4lpwZVc4
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 23, 2022
Give us the juice, Chandler Bing
Matthew Perry’s upcoming ‘juicy’ autobiography will delve into his addiction battle as well as how he really feels about his Friends co-stars.
— Metro Entertainment (@Metro_Ents) February 21, 2022
Medina Spirit disqualified
BREAKING: Medina Spirit has been disqualified as the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Bob Baffert has also been suspended for 90 days and will have to pay a $7,500 fine.
MORE DETAILS: https://t.co/cYJJxDHB2o pic.twitter.com/LFgAZjJ5OE
— LEX 18 News (@LEX18News) February 21, 2022
Agreement reached to settle lawsuit
US Soccer and the United States Women’s National Team reach a $24 million agreement to settle a longstanding lawsuit over equal pay https://t.co/7d9wh1ZBvI
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 22, 2022
KPMG cuts ties with Phil Mickelson
.@KPMG became the first of Phil Mickelson’s sponsors to announce an end to their partnership, a decision the company said was mutual.
Earlier today, Mickelson apologized for recent comments he made about the PGA Tour and organizers of a Saudi-financed super league. pic.twitter.com/dFFgSOfiIN
— Sports Business Journal (@sbjsbd) February 22, 2022
Juwan Howard suspended
Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard will be suspended through the end of the regular season, per @DanWetzel pic.twitter.com/ymxbOKbvay
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 21, 2022
The most surprising returns
In honor of the 1,500th episode of #WWERaw, look back at some of the most surprising returns in the show’s history. pic.twitter.com/ZRH3CFy6ou
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2022
Paul Heyman is a “dick”
Brock Lesnar calls Paul Heyman a dick on #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KcHk9xKele
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) February 22, 2022
Logan Paul is heading to Wrestlemania
damn we just fked up the mysterios #WWERaw @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/XVggf4wcGI
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) February 22, 2022
NLL Commissioner departs
National Lacrosse League Announces the Departure of Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz After Six Transformational Seasons
Details: https://t.co/dumdSuEQAT pic.twitter.com/5nXMTtmmgy
— NLL (@NLL) February 23, 2022
Broken ankles
His ankles. 😳
(🎥: @CBSSportsNet) pic.twitter.com/sCncB4JEKF
— theScore (@theScore) February 24, 2022
The Union have new partnerships
@PhilaUnion is proud to announce a new partnership with @TwistedTea & @dogfishbeer!
📝👉 https://t.co/PzArTYzj6O#DOOP pic.twitter.com/COZXf78abI
— PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) February 23, 2022
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