This is such a great story from Scott Lauber about the kid who grew up a diehard Phillies fan and gets to start for them on Saturday.

It’s been 25 years since Gene Hart died. How the Flyers broadcaster who doubled as a high-school teacher became the perfect person to teach hockey to Philadelphia. inquirer.com/flyers/gene-ha…

"Norf Philly. Gotta be with an F." A column on Kahleah Copper, the pride of Girard College, who gave Paris a lesson in hoops and history on Saturday at the #Olympics: inquirer.com/sports/paris-o…

The Phillies will wear an Independence Blue Cross advertisement on their sleeves starting Wednesday. They are the 22nd MLB team to add an advertising patch. inquirer.com/phillies/phill…

Tommy McCarthy wasn’t sure what door would open when his baseball career was slammed shut in May. It happened to be the one in Trenton with his dad’s name on the door. He’s starting his broadcasting career this summer in his Tom McCarthy old booth. inquirer.com/phillies/tommy…

Joe Hand, a former Philadelphia police officer who helped financially back Joe Frazier’s career before launching a successful closed-circuit TV business from his basement in Wissinoming, died Thursday at age 87. inquirer.com/sports/joe-han…

Andy Cruz won a Gold medal at the 2020 Olympics, defected from Cuba, and is now chasing his dream at a boxing gym on Grant Avenue in Northeast Philly. inquirer.com/sports/boxing-…

The 1961 Phillies were so bad that even their brushback pitches turned into home runs. They lost a MLB record 23-straight and were greeted at the airport like heroes after they finally won. After more than 60 years, the White Sox are nearing their record. inquirer.com/phillies/white…

Embiid walking off the court after the game

A column on joy, sisterhood, and Olympic gold: inquirer.com/soccer/sam-cof…

Only one thing left to do

When they talk about your dad on the Phillies broadcast

Aaron Nola is the best Phillies pitcher ever (to wear Skechers) inquirer.com/phillies/aaron…

Loved the new Adam Sandler special. So funny. Great to see Northeast Philly’s own Jonathan Loughran make a few appearances. inquirer.com/sixers/adam-sa…

"They were legends." A column on the deaths of Johnny and Matty Gaudreau: inquirer.com/flyers/johnny-…

Second best catch at CBP behind the Rowand catch?

Danny Garcia’s dad had a stroke in April & was told it was a miracle he was alive. Angel Garcia will be in his son’s corner next week when he tries to be Philly’s 1st three-division world champ. “God gave me another chance to make Danny a world champion.” inquirer.com/sports/danny-g…

A dozen players from the Philadelphia Eagles' beloved 1980 Super Bowl team developed neurocognitive illnesses, including dementia, Parkinson's & CTE. A look at their stories, and difficulties they encountered with the NFL's concussion settlement program: inquirer.com/eagles/a/phila…

West Philly’s Bruce Mapp hopes to be on Team USA in four years when flag football debuts at the Olympics. For now, he’s introducing water ice to Texas and offering pickles as a topping. “It sounds awful. But it sells.” inquirer.com/sports/so-icy-…