The Pi Brew
We’re back with a new Brew. Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets come to Philly on tonight, though Simmons will remain in street clothes and not play. What will the reception be for Simmons? Two big trades have made big headlines in the NFL this week. Carson Wentz is returning to the NFC East. We have a lot to get too, so let’s get right to it. It’s Brew time!
In not so surprising news
Ben Simmons will not play in Thursday’s Nets-76ers – but is expected to make the return trip to Philadelphia and join team on bench inside Wells Fargo Center, sources say. More: pic.twitter.com/3orGREnaX8
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 7, 2022
Without a doubt
Ben’s gonna have one of these on the bench Thursday https://t.co/XLB9w1FO7R pic.twitter.com/su7HklKsXd
— Jeff McDevitt (@JeffMcDev) March 7, 2022
The hottest ticket in town
Ben Simmons’ Return To Philadelphia With Nets Hottest Ticket In Town https://t.co/EIsvwr3yDD
— CBS Philly (@CBSPhilly) March 9, 2022
You knew it was coming
A grievance from Ben Simmons and his representation is expected to be filed soon, with the reception he encounters at Thursday’s Sixers-Nets game serving as a potential piece of their case to recoup money he lost in fines this season. Story: https://t.co/kT9D1x0P5N
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) March 8, 2022
#NeverForget
My tribute video for Ben Simmons. Feel free to use it @sixers pic.twitter.com/Y9kkN9Rj17
— Fox PHL Gambler.com (@Sean_Brace) March 8, 2022
Grandpa got lost on the court
Get this dude outta here pic.twitter.com/0PeGfkPyvp
— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) March 8, 2022
Carson Wentz gets traded to Washington
Commander Carson. @cj_wentz | @Commanders pic.twitter.com/SeDdSbSM98
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2022
Couldn’t agree more
“… the fact that the Colts were willing to move on from him without a viable Plan B in place — not to mention a thin free-agent class and no first-round draft choice — is especially telling.”
via @TheAthletic https://t.co/jsvnlVfFye
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) March 9, 2022
More on the Wentz deal
Former #Eagles QB Carson Wentz has been reportedly traded to the Washington Commanders. @lhenry019 has more on the deal here: https://t.co/BmFCeGekYz
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) March 9, 2022
Wowwwwww!!!!!!
Seahawks and Broncos have agreed in principle on a trade sending QB Russell Wilson to Denver. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/yOI2EcEOtx
— NFL (@NFL) March 8, 2022
Rodgers and Adams are back with Green Bay
Back with the Pack. 🤝@AaronRodgers12 | @tae15adams pic.twitter.com/Hu3JQxWfHC
— NFL (@NFL) March 8, 2022
Calvin Ridley suspended
NFL statement on the year-long suspension of Falcons’ WR Calvin Ridley: pic.twitter.com/mQZm5dGgPO
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2022
The story
From Monday afternoon: Our full story on #Falcons WR Calvin Ridley receiving a year-long suspension — at least — for gambling on NFL games https://t.co/tTbMJnfujk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2022
Deshaun Watson news
Several women who filed criminal complaints against Deshaun Watson have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury on Friday, according to their lawyer. The grand jury will decide if criminal charges will be brought against Watson. https://t.co/CMamN737F4
— NYT Sports (@NYTSports) March 8, 2022
Bobby Wagner released by the Seahawks
#ThankYouBobby pic.twitter.com/ZlUXdGH19L
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) March 9, 2022
But why???
Jackson Mahomes was in high demand at the Justin Bieber concert … with fans lining up to take selfies with the NFL superstar’s brother. https://t.co/7PdlcZoXaK
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 9, 2022
We’re getting nowhere fast here
Rob Manfred on cancelling another week of games pic.twitter.com/bGnLMopW3P
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 9, 2022
Cosby gets away with it…again
JUST IN: US Supreme Court declines to review sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, after his conviction was overturned and he was freed from prison in June. https://t.co/2Zj8etijwi
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 7, 2022
Anonymous strikes again?
Anonymous Claims It Hacked Russian TV Services to Broadcast War Footage https://t.co/KshLAZXfdR
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 7, 2022
Middle fingers up to the Proud Boys
NEWS: National Proud Boys leader ENRIQUE TARRIO has been charged along with five other Proud Boys with conspiring to prevent Congress from counting electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021.https://t.co/5isNArSJpc
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) March 8, 2022
Spot on…
Fox News talking about BLM protests but make the footage the DC trucker convoy pic.twitter.com/6PtdGPmzJX
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) March 7, 2022
Punish all of these liars
New: A judge says Smartmatic can pursue part of its multi-billion dollar lawsuit alleging Fox News, Rudolph Giuliani and others falsely accused the voting software firm of helping rig the 2020 election.https://t.co/VLFWIFfy3M
— Jan Wolfe (@JanNWolfe) March 8, 2022
Bad news for Jim Jordan
Dear @Jim_Jordan
Will you be watching?
George Clooney to Executive Produce Ohio State Abuse Scandal Docuseries https://t.co/Ra4qCmRNgC via @variety
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) March 9, 2022
Robert Regan… Republican from Michigan ladies and gentlemen
“I tell my daughters, ‘If rape is inevitable, you should just lay back and enjoy it,’” says Robert Regan, the favorite to represent MI’s 74th district in the state house. pic.twitter.com/3APRLfKxgG
— Ross Jones (@rossjonesWXYZ) March 7, 2022
Because of course
Ghislaine Maxwell guilty verdict could be thrown out after juror testimony. https://t.co/N7BMB83WZR
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 8, 2022
The week in celebrity photos
Julia Fox rocked one BOLD look to the 2022 @filmindependent #SpiritAwards https://t.co/YctUqfU81m
— TooFab (@TooFab) March 7, 2022
Lady Gaga is going on tour
LADY GAGA
THE CHROMATICA BALL
SUMMER STADIUM TOURhttps://t.co/6KQAlVnUkX pic.twitter.com/JMp86Mymp2— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 7, 2022
Queen Radio finds a new home
Nicki Minaj is bringing “Queen Radio” to Amazon Amp, joining a roster including Pusha-T, Tinashe, Lil Yachty, Big Boi, and more.https://t.co/o40SnE5TzJ
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) March 8, 2022
Justin Bieber’s tour resumed last night
No apologies needed, @justinbieber
LA loves you! #JusticeWorldTour pic.twitter.com/7hBpU5vcCN
— Crypto.com Arena (@cryptocomarena) March 9, 2022
Kim K always looks spectacular!!!
Always ready! pic.twitter.com/tGzt4kJrvh
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) March 5, 2022
Kanye West “Dead” Poem
Kanye West shares “DEAD” poem on Instagram pic.twitter.com/99yDhaQfEH
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) March 8, 2022
It’s been 25 years since we lost Biggie
25 years ago we lost the greatest rapper of all time… #Biggie #NotoriousBIG #Rap #HipHop #RIP pic.twitter.com/SgJiMMZXLd
— thepibrew (@thepibrew) March 9, 2022
Isle of the Dead
‘The Walking Dead’ spawns 5th spinoff ‘Isle of the Dead’ following Maggie and Negan 🧟♂️
Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan will both reprise their roles
(via @WalkingDead_AMC) pic.twitter.com/nQoOfrAiRB
— Fandom (@getFANDOM) March 7, 2022
No Game of Thrones spinoff?
‘Game of Thrones’ Co-Creator Has No Desire to Return for Spinoffs: ‘Time to Move On’ https://t.co/DrhkR5gnMy
— Variety (@Variety) March 8, 2022
New Apple products
– An update to the iPhone SE
– A new iteration of the iPad Air
– A new desktop computerThese are the biggest announcements from Apple’s “Peek Performance” event 🍎 https://t.co/O921U48MbD pic.twitter.com/f5gILm28CV
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) March 8, 2022
AEW Revolution results
AEW Revolution 2022 Full Show Results & Review | Fightful Wrestlinghttps://t.co/ja6EwxOX7J
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) March 7, 2022
Jeff Hardy is All Elite
It’s official! @JEFFHARDYBRAND is ALL ELITE!#AEWDynamite @TBSNetwork pic.twitter.com/v3brS82rPo
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 10, 2022
It’s Vader time!
BREAKING: As first reported by @BleacherReport, Vader will be posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022. #WWEHOF https://t.co/TUhbKIzUgQ pic.twitter.com/L3lizCgCcl
— WWE (@WWE) March 7, 2022
The Rattlesnake is Wrestlemania bound
OH HELL YEAH!@SteveAustinBSR has accepted @FightOwensFight‘s #WrestleMania 38 invitation! pic.twitter.com/7x5t41nDBg
— WWE (@WWE) March 8, 2022
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