A very happy Tuesday everyone. Lots of exclamation marks today. Hopefully some of yesterday’s smile-inducing news will help get you through to the holiday weekend.

Let’s start with a long-awaited announcement. For years Philly sports fans have been calling for a WNBA team to call our own. Basketball is embedded in the foundation of the city. But how can we call ourselves a hoops mecca without a professional women’s’ squad? We now have confirmation to make that a reality.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Monday that the WNBA will establish franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia in the coming years. The league is experiencing a surge in popularity, and it was only a matter of time before the next expansion. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment will take ownership control, with Josh Harris acting as a spokesperson.

It’s better late than never! I hate that we’ll have to wait until 2030 to finally see the team take the court. But at least we finally have something in writing along with a timeline. I can’t wait to spectate and speculate on all of the reveals to come. LET’S GO [insert future team name here]!!!

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On any other day this story would take the top spot. But I want to make it clear that this is no less joyous. But seriously, the PR team at the Phillies couldn’t have waited even a few more hours before gracing our social feeds with this floof?

On Monday the club introduced the world to Tugger, a Labrador retriever service dog in-training who will eventually be paired with a veteran with a disability. This is part of the Phillies’ service dog initiative with Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection. Tugger was named after the late Philadelphia legend Tug McGraw who was also a U.S. Marine Corps reservist.

Tugger spent the morning romping around the Phillies clubhouse interacting with players. He then addressed reporters at a press conference but was not able to properly convey his thoughts as he is a dog.

Check out the Phillies press release for more information and photos about this precious boy. I’ll keep tabs on his progress as a service dog and will try my best not to kidnap him next time I’m at CBP.

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One final jersey tidbit today from our beloved Iggles. The team asked fans on social media who they remembered most wearing their rarely-used midnight green-on-green color combo.

This could be nothing, but the Eagles social media department are very intentional whenever they do something like this. I wouldn’t be surprised if they break these out for a game this upcoming season. And while it’s not my favorite look for theirs by any means, it would be fun for a one-off.

Have a great week!