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RADIO WARS: Bill Colarulo Unleashes Attack Drones Targeting Spike Eskin Rage Bait Installations

The 94 WIP Afternoon show went negative on Monday, much to the surprise of nobody at all. They dedicated a portion of their program to Bryce Harper, arguing about base running and his postgame Saturday comments after hitting for the cycle: “I’ll tell you what: I don’t really care what people think about my base […] The post RADIO WARS: Bill Colarulo Unleashes Attack Drones Targeting Spike Eskin Rage Bait Installations appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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This New Yorker Saying the Phillies Have a “Trash Fanbase” Shows a Fascinating Lack of Self-Awareness 

This video of a Phillies fan proudly giving the double birds to Juan Soto Richard Harkaway-style made the rounds on Monday: In my opinion, this is a real nice video. This is what it’s all about. I truly believe this is a normal, healthy way to make an opposing player feel unwelcome in your favorite […] The post This New Yorker Saying the Phillies Have a “Trash Fanbase” Shows a Fascinating Lack of Self-Awareness  appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Let’s Get John Kruk to Wear a Suit More

The Phillies beat the Mets 6-2 on the latest edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, improving their record to 42-35, moving into the second NL Wild Card spot, and shrinking the Braves’ division lead to just 6.5 games. The win capped a weekend of excellent play from the Phillies, who just keep stacking wins and […] The post Let’s Get John Kruk to Wear a Suit More appeared first on Crossing Broad .

France and Iraq Fans Had the Friendliest and Most Respectful Rocky Statue Gathering

France and Iraq are set to play in Philly on Monday night (barring a storm delay), and fans of both countries gathered at the Art Museum steps this weekend for the kindest, politest, and most civilized impromptu rally that’s ever occurred:  What a video. Incredible. I’ve truly never seen anything like it. France and Iraq […] The post France and Iraq Fans Had the Friendliest and Most Respectful Rocky Statue Gathering appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Putting Together a World Cup Starting XI Using Philadelphia Athletes

World Cup #content. I made a starting XI using Philadelphia athletes from the “four major” teams: What I did here was pick a formation and fit the players to the formation. This isn’t an exercise in taking the best 11 Philadelphia players and putting them on a team. I went for a group of guys […] The post Putting Together a World Cup Starting XI Using Philadelphia Athletes appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets – Big Man Edition

The first big decision to be made by the new-look Sixers’ front office will take place on June 23rd as the opening round of the NBA Draft kicks off. Philadelphia will patiently wait for the first 21 selections until making the 22nd pick, unless they choose to get into the trade market one way or […] The post Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets – Big Man Edition appeared first on Crossing Broad .

NBA

Just How Much Does Kyle Schwarber Own the Mets? Let’s Check the Stats

The Phillies had a real nice weekend series against the Mets. Bryce Harper hit for his first career cycle. Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez shoved. The home team took two of three from a cratering Mets team that could’ve been them in an alternate universe, improving to 42-35 and just 6.5 games back from Atlanta […] The post Just How Much Does Kyle Schwarber Own the Mets? Let’s Check the Stats appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Say What You Will About Alexi Lalas the Pundit, but this Career Erasure is Disingenuous

If you’ve watched any of this World Cup on FOX, you’ve no doubt encountered the studio panel of Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Alexi Lalas. The group includes a respected and veteran British broadcaster, two foreign legends of the game, and then a conservative American who has always been a lightning rod for […] The post Say What You Will About Alexi Lalas the Pundit, but this Career Erasure is Disingenuous appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Devan Kaney Leaving Philadelphia for a New Job

According to her: “I’m so excited to share what’s next for me but first I have to shoutout my incredible friends, family and colleagues who have been so supportive over the last few months as I navigated my next career move. Change is never easy, but I’m grateful for the people in my life who […] The post Devan Kaney Leaving Philadelphia for a New Job appeared first on Crossing Broad .

The Phillies and Mets Were Both 9-19, then One Team Decided to Get Serious and Fire the Manager

Talk about a Phillies weekend. Jeez Louise. They took two of three from the Mets. Bryce Harper hit for his first career cycle. Kyle Schwarber blasted four Schwarbombs deep into the night. Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler did what they do, which is shut down the opposition, and on Monday morning the Phillies are 42-35 […] The post The Phillies and Mets Were Both 9-19, then One Team Decided to Get Serious and Fire the Manager appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets – Guard Edition

The Philadelphia 76ers will be on the clock with the 22nd overall pick in the NBA Draft with a major decision to make. This begins the offseason for the new-look front office and will be a formative decision for the team’s future. While guard play is not at the top of the list for the […] The post Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets – Guard Edition appeared first on Crossing Broad .

All the Sounds of Bryce Harper’s First Big-League Cycle

Don’t listen to the haters. Bryce Harper hit for a legitimate cycle in Saturday night’s demolishing of the New York Metropolitans. It’s the first cycle of his big league career, and you can tell he was thrilled about it. Here are all the sounds of what turned out to be a historic night at Citizens […] The post All the Sounds of Bryce Harper’s First Big-League Cycle appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Bryce Harper Hit For the Cycle in Five Innings

Bryce Harper hit for the cycle for the first time in his career on Saturday night vs. the Mets…and he did it in five innings. Harper started off the game with a solo home run, giving the Phillies an early 1-0 lead. He followed that up with a double in the 3rd, and a single […] The post Bryce Harper Hit For the Cycle in Five Innings appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Phillies Set to Make Tweak to Starting Rotation

A rare Friday off-day has given the Phillies the ability to set their rotation to their liking heading into a new week. Andrew Painter, who holds a 7.06 ERA in the first 14 outings (12 starts) of his major league career, was optioned to Triple-A following a 2-inning, 6-run performance on Wednesday, June 17th. With […] The post Phillies Set to Make Tweak to Starting Rotation appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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Even WIP’s Hugh Douglas Sick to Death of Jalen Hurts Argument

You know it’s bad when even WIP hosts are sick of talking about Jalen Hurts. Hurts, arguably the most accomplished quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles history, really brings out a lot of emotions in the average WIP host. There probably hasn’t been one day since 2020 that WIP hasn’t brought up Hurts in some fashion or […] The post Even WIP’s Hugh Douglas Sick to Death of Jalen Hurts Argument appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Why Isn’t There a Minor League Baseball Team in Atlantic City Anymore? Let’s Bring This Back

I was scrolling on Instagram and stumbled upon a post I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since. Look at this great post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Someone who loves AC (@the.escape.plans) My initial reaction was: “This looks awesome. A minor league baseball team in Atlantic City. Hell yeah. […] The post Why Isn’t There a Minor League Baseball Team in Atlantic City Anymore? Let’s Bring This Back appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets: Wing Edition

The countdown to the NBA Draft is on, and rumors are in full swing. With the first round set to take place on June 23rd, this will mark the first major decision making from the new-look Sixers front office. Drafting has been a strong suit in recent years. Even with Bob Myers and Mike Gansey […] The post Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets: Wing Edition appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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Adolis García to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery on His Right Lat 

From the Philadelphia Phillies: Adolis García tore his right lat on a throw home against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 10, ultimately bringing his wildly disappointing season to an abrupt end. He finished the year with a .195/.270/.329 slash line and a .599 OPS in 67 games. He hit 7 home runs, had 21 […] The post Adolis García to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery on His Right Lat  appeared first on Crossing Broad .

The All-American Rejects Will Play a Free Concert at Philly’s World Cup Fan Festival

Here’s the tweet from the official Philly World Cup account: FIFA made the announcement on Thursday morning, and while all the information isn’t out yet, here’s what we know so far: -The show will be on July 13th at 7:00 PM.  -The concert will be at the FIFA Fan Festival grounds at Lemon Hill in […] The post The All-American Rejects Will Play a Free Concert at Philly’s World Cup Fan Festival appeared first on Crossing Broad .

What’s More Acceptable – Eating Horse Poop at the Eagles Parade, or Punching a Woman in the Butt While Being Twerked on at the Knicks Parade?

Meantime, at the Knicks parade: Now this is a video! We have a woman doing splits on top of a traffic signal. She’s wearing one shoe. Then she exchanges words with another woman sitting below her, though it’s unclear what was said. As 1st woman dismounts, 2nd woman puts her hand on her foot briefly, […] The post What’s More Acceptable – Eating Horse Poop at the Eagles Parade, or Punching a Woman in the Butt While Being Twerked on at the Knicks Parade? appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Brazilian Tourists Say Philadelphia is the Most Beautiful City They’ve Ever Seen

Philadelphians are proud people. We don’t need a bunch of compliments to know that Philly is a world-class city. We already know that. But still, it is nice every now and then to hear people reaffirm it. It’s a pleasant reminder. Philly does rules: “The people are always happy and smiling, and everybody’s so kind […] The post Brazilian Tourists Say Philadelphia is the Most Beautiful City They’ve Ever Seen appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Ecuador Fan Left an Offering of Fish Stew and Beer at the Rocky Statue in an Act of Penance

Meantime in Philadelphia, an Ecuador fan has offered penance after La Tricolor lost their World Cup opener 1-0 via Rocky Statue curse: With a combination of artificial intelligence and my shitty Spanish, a transcription: “I did it for Ecuador and I did this for the national team, and my apologies to Philadelphia because they didn’t […] The post Ecuador Fan Left an Offering of Fish Stew and Beer at the Rocky Statue in an Act of Penance appeared first on Crossing Broad .

The Most Exciting Thing from a Putrid Phillies Game Was Fans Working Together to Return a Dropped Hat

Presumably, you turned the Phillies game well off before this point, but there was a moment in the top of the 9th, down eight runs, when some fans banded together to return a hat to a guy who dropped it: [Highlight] Phillies fans band together to get hat back to man who lost it from […] The post The Most Exciting Thing from a Putrid Phillies Game Was Fans Working Together to Return a Dropped Hat appeared first on Crossing Broad .

England Fans are Right About the World Cup Hydration Breaks

Hydration breaks aren’t new in soccer. They’ve had them in various forms on this side of the globe for years now. But FIFA mandated the breaks for this World Cup, which makes sense if you’re playing outside in Miami in June. You don’t want to have a heart attack and die. However, it looks very […] The post England Fans are Right About the World Cup Hydration Breaks appeared first on Crossing Broad .

What’s Next for Andrew Painter and the Phillies?

Andrew Painter was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday afternoon after getting torched for six runs in two innings against the Marlins in a matinee loss. Painter, who now holds a 7.06 ERA and 1.66 WHIP, has looked lost on the mound for a good portion of his rookie season. He has allowed four or more […] The post What’s Next for Andrew Painter and the Phillies? appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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