Why is Matt Cord retiring as the Sixers' PA announcer after 28 years? He wanted to go out on top, and was influenced by Marc Zumoff handing over the reigns to Kate Scott.
"I want to do that," Cord said. www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
ESPN's Adam Schefter said earlier in the day the Eagles might be more likely to trade A.J. Brown in June because of salary cap ramifications and to land picks in the 2027 draft, which is considered deeper than 2026. www.inquirer.com/eagles/live/...
The most important issue for voters ahead of the midterms is affordability. I've looked at how prices have shifted over the last decade. Do you know how much costs have changed?
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ESPN's Adam Schefter offered another reason the Eagles could wait to trade A.J. Brown, and it has nothing to do with his salary. www.inquirer.com/eagles/live/...
Former Sixers coach Doug Collins shined on NBC's throwback broadcast. So why isn't he still calling games? www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...
Big news in @robtornoe.bsky.social's sports media world:
CBS and Turner say Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will join Brian Anderson to call one of the NCAA men's tournament First Four games on the opening night, Tuesday, March 17.
Not great when you're quoting the Borg to humans to defend AI.
Ah, yes, the invaluable wisdom of the markets.
NBC’s throwback game was a winner, especially when Bob Costas took an opening to add “Two great Dicks” into the broadcast.
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He was initially slated to call the game, but had some health issues related to his voice.
Tough game so far, but at least NBC's throwback scorebug is nice.
Though if NBC wanted to be authentic to the 1990s, they wouldn't have a scorebug at all.
How did New York's hosting of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social compare to Philadelphia's?
A few words from me, and a lot more from Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, Natasha Cloud, Kelsey Plum, and the league's CEO:
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TNT is bringing back Jimmy Rollins with a "multi-year" extension. Plus Bob Costas discusses his upcoming MLB role with NBC. www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
When ex-Sixers coach Doug Collins was at Illinois State, two young girls were such big fans they dressed as cheerleaders to root him on.
One of those girls is now married to his former broadcast partner, Bob Costas.
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Trump said he won't get bored with the Iran conflict, then immediately pivots to his favorite subject - the construction of a White House ballroom.
At Fox 29, Tom Sredenschek — “Sreder” to those who know him best — has retired after a 40-year career that began with impressing Howard Eskin.
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Block reported profits of $2.87 billion in the fourth quarter. It expects $12.2 billion in profit for 2026.
It's still laying off 4,000 workers - 40% of its workforce - claiming AI can do their jobs.
I'm not an economist, but this doesn't seem great for our economy.
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An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
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On the eve of Grapefruit League opener, a reminder: Spring-training games don’t count. But try telling that to players who are competing for jobs. “To make an impression, you’ve got to play it like it’s a game that’s meaningful.” From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/ros...
Cole Hamels and Jim Salisbury are back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
On Feb. 4, Matt Selman, The Simpsons EP, texted Christine Nangle with an idea.
Their friend, Dan McQuade, planned to write about their Philly-themed episode. But he passed away before he could do so.
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They are putting the exhibits back up about the people George Washington enslaved at the President’s House site at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia and someone is playing “Fight the Power” and “Celebration.” It feels like such a relief to see humanity, history & sanity prevail.
So why was Senate candidate Jon Ossoff able to appear on Colbert's show, but Senate candidate James Talarico wasn't?
Because Ossoff doesn't officially become a candidate until March 2 at the soonest. It's also why Josh Shapiro was able to be on the show. www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...
Interviewed two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Walt Handelsman about a subject near and dear to my heart - the slow death of editorial cartooning at news organizations in the U.S.
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Watching the original trailer for The Mandalorian after seeing the trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is a wild ride. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOC8...
The "Ice Angels" - Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and South Jersey's Isabeau Levito - will skate today at the Winter Olympics, beginning with Liu and 4:20 p.m. EST.
Full TV schedule and details: www.inquirer.com/sports/olymp...
CBS killed Stephen Colbert’s interview with a Democratic candidate. So why was Josh Shapiro allowed on the show? www.inquirer.com/entertainmen... via @inquirer.com
The judge, a Republican appointee, ordered the federal government to “restore the President’s House Site to its physical status as of January 21, 2026,” which is the day before the exhibits were removed.
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We're all living in a Black Mirror episode.
I wrote about my continued frustrations with AI implementation in today's newsletter: lni.media/p/friday-the...
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