You might say it's a big day in sports.
First, you need to digest last night's headlines. The Sixers have now won 12 straight, including the last few without center Joel Embiid.
Last night they were led by J.J. Redick, who pumped in 25 points as the 76ers rolled over the Pistons. That ties them with the Cavaliers for the third spot in the Eastern Conference. And LeBron James and friends just happen to be in town for a contest Friday night. Should be must-watch TV.
But before then there are a few things going on today as well.
That team from the Main Line is having a little party today.
This is getting to be old hat. It will be a parade in Center City to celebrate the latest championship for Jay Wright and the Villanova Wildcats. No word as yet on whether Jason Kelce will be making an appearance. We'll have live coverage. v
The Villanova Parade wraps up about 12:30, just in time for the crowd to pile onto the Broad Street line and head to South Philly for the Phillies home opener.
What will be louder, the cheers for Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, who is expected to throw out the first pitch, or the boos for Phils skipper Gabe Kapler, who's had less than a stellar start as the team stumbled home from a 1-4 opening road trip.
But none of the above will command my attention.
That's because my eyes will be fixed on still another sporting event.
No, it doesn't take place in Philly.
It's still the best sporting event of the year.
Yes, I'm a degenerate golfer.
And yes, this is Masters weekend.
And yes, Tiger Woods is expected to content this year.
Clear the decks for the weekend.
Tiger on the leaderboard at August Sunday afternoon.
I don't care if it snows another foot. I'll be camped in front of the tube for some must-watch TV.
Go Tiger!
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