Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, there’s nowhere better to start than in Clearwater, Fla., where the Phillies kicked off their spring training this week. The Sixers also returned from their West Coast trip for a matchup with the Knicks before this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, where Tyrese Maxey will make his first start. And as always, there’s plenty of Big 5 hoops action with March Madness just over a month away.
Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs holds on to a pitch during the first day of spring training practice. Most of the team is already in Clearwater ahead of Monday’s first full-squad workout.Reliever Jose Alvarado (left) is no stranger to BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., but this is the first spring training with the Phillies for Jhoan Duran, who was acquired ahead of the trade deadline last season.Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is back at spring training — as is his popular beard.The Sixers were blown out by the Knicks on Wednesday night, and have lost three of four heading into the All-Star break. Earlier this week, they signed Dalen Terry (right) to a two-way deal.Former Villanova star Mikal Bridges (left) was back in South Philly this week for the Knicks’ win over Justin Edwards (right) and the Sixers.Sixers coach Nick Nurse was without Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks.Joe Pagliei, 91, is the Eagles’ oldest living player and was a member of the 1960 championship team.Villanova guard Kennedy Henry (right) is third on the team in scoring (9.2 points per game). The Wildcats (20-5) are currently second in the Big East behind undefeated UConn, the nation’s No. 1 ranked team.Guard Devin Askew (right) has helped the Villanova to a 19-5 record as they look to get back in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats have won four straight, including Tuesday’s 77-74 victory over Marquette.Saint Joseph’s guard Jill Jekot (bottom) battles for a loose ball against Dayton forward Ajok Madol in Sunday’s loss. The Hawks bounced back with a 70-63 win over George Washington on Wednesday.Saint Joseph’s guard Gabby Casey (center) has her shot attempt blocked against Dayton. Casey leads the team in points (16.7), rebounds (7.0), and steals (1.7) per game, and is second in assists (3.2).Penn guard Jay Jones (with ball) fights for a rebound during the Quakers’ win over Princeton University on Saturday at the Palestra. Penn hosts Columbia on Friday night.Penn guard AJ Levine (left) celebrates with teammates after the Quakers’ win over Princeton. It was the team’s second straight after three losses in a row.Villanova center Duke Brennan (left) collides with Marquette Golden Eagles forward Royce Parham (13). The Wildcats will go for their fifth straight win Saturday against Creighton.While the Phillies are in Clearwater, the La Salle University baseball team practices on campus in the cold. The team takes on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Friday in their first game of the season.
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