flyers gm says this gives the team cost certainty, and says he will be better for those benchings thisast season and he will learn from it. >>> eagles tackle is hyped about the birds saying could have the best offensive line in football and also big expectation. >> tell you, top ten on the league, right or left. not trying to be arrogant, but go watch the film and whenever i'm playing, staying on the field. best i've seen the team look since i've been here. talking to [ bleep ], feel we're in a good spot. >> sounds good to me. tonight the golden state warriors could become the first team in nba history it go perfect through the playoffs. 16-0. are they the best team ever? we went to temple legend john chaney for his answer. >> durant, durant for three. >> anyone in the league can compete with them. no one. >> reporter: john chaney who seen a lot of basketball in his 85 years but the temple hall of famer says he hasn't seen anything quite like these warriors. >> this team that i'm looking at now is absolutely the best offensive team i have seen. >> reporter: the wise old owl's opinion h

. >>> i'm danny pommells, coming up in sports flyers' gm hextall made a trade up in the draft and did it again today. >>> four long years, brett browns' patient is paying off. we'll hear from him next about the sixers. ♪ >>> a trio of the biggest music stars of the '80s and '90s took to the stage at the wells fargo center tonight. new kids on the block headlined the total package tour, paula abdul and boyz ii men were the op openers. speaking of boyz ii men, walk or drive on boyz ii men boulevard. it was renamed for the philadelphia trio. the group helped up vail t eed sign, in front of philadelphia high school for the creative and performing arts where the grammy winners got their start. >> everywhere we've gone, we've always let people know this is where we're from, this is what we're about. we've taken philly everywhere with us and will continue to do that forever. >> even with four grammy awards, the guys say this tribute to their success means the most. >>> on july 4th, the grammy winning trio will be honored during the celebration of freedom ceremony at independence hall. it's j

flyers gm ron hextall was busy working the phones looking to move up in the second round and was successful. the flyers swapped their second round pick along with a third and fourth round pick to arizona to move up nine spots. they took he thinks his game will help the flyer >> i'm a big guy i can play offensively and defensively and really. and playing all areas in the zone. adding that to their lineup and being able to maneuver my way into that lineup in the future and playing with those guys, it will be awesome and i think i can bring a lot to the table. >>> heck c made another trade sending brayden schenn for and the 27th pick in the first round. there's does the trade of schenn mean the flyers are on a full-on rebuild? >> no. no. i wouldn't -- are we getting younger? yes. a rebuild absolutely not. we have young players at some point here, we have to open up opportunity for them to play when we feel they're ready to play. i think unlike what people think about our philosophy, we do not want to hold players back when they're ready to take that next step. of we want to allow >> good news

the flyers gm said he spoke with about what he learned. >> i can't say anything surprised me and both terrific young men. they conducted themselves like pros, very mature kids and they were very nice. >> and across the pond, all 7'1" enjoying himself, and he will be onhand for the champion's league final that takes place tomorrow. he is on the roster for the celebrity game but will not take part. >> you know, i play football my whole life, so whenever i get the chance, i have some skills. >> current nba player that would make the best soccer player? >> joellen me. >> who else did you expect him to say? >> also in an interview of the website up rocks, he says he will be heading back to the doctor for one final check and hopes to be back on the court next week, and one final court to pass along for you, the kansas city chiefs released the wide receiver macklin after two seasons. that's your look at sports, i am danny pommells, csn, and nbc10 news is coming right back. from the time i was pregnant with him, had so much life and energy in him. he wanted out, and he wanted to conquer the w

he talked about his recent meeting with the flyers gm. >> a lot of information. i want to play. little bit about their history. yeah, it went pretty well. that's good. >> do you think you're nhl ready right now? or do you think you need another year? >> it's hard to answer right now. because i really want to focus on my summer practice to get some weight on, and all that. and then i can see from there how i feel on the ice and make my opinion there. >>> from the pros to the collegiate scene. the college rugby world this weekend. the collegiate rugby championship. penn state taking on the defending national champions. the california golden bears and nittany lions squaring off. penn state will tie the game at seven. we go to the second half with 21-12 cal bears. down the sideline. watch the great cutback. before he goes in for the try. penn state falls to the champs 28-19 the final. >>> in yankee stadium against nycfc. scoreless in the second half. union get on the board. pico delivers a sensational tally here. puts the union in front. didn't last long, though. things fall apart l

flyers gm met with both players and spoke afterwards about what he learned about those young talent. >> i can't say anything surprised me. i can't say that both kids seem like terrific young men. they conducted themselves like pros, very mature kids and they were both very -- >> how about a trip across the pond? joel embiid, all 7'1", are we giving him, of joel, enjoying himself, doing some juggling with the soccer ball. embiid will be on hand for the champion's league final which take place today. jo-jo also on a roster for a celebrity game, but will not take part. here's the sixers' big fellow on his soccer skills. >> you know, i play football my whole life, so wherever i get the chance, but you know, i have that in me. >> current nba player who would make the best soccer player? >> joel embiid. >> who do you think he's going to pick? jo-jo also sent out this tweet of himself in his jersey for the celebrity game, calling himself el processo. the game features real madrid who plied their trade in the spanish league, hence the name adaptation. >>> their interview with the website up

it is a tremendous honor to realize you're a part of the future and flyers gm ron hextall says gost isthobenchings. >> it's not necessarily a bad thing. every player gets disappointed at some pointo learn to deal with it. he learned again, he'll be a be player and person as a result. >> and hemoney. eagles coach doug pederson had the team together but no practice friday. he took the eagles on a tea take a look at the birds aint ong back from a trip for carson wentz and the birds ertz says this is the first time since he's been here the birds have gone on a team bonding trip. pretty cool. eagles coaches have been very impressed by first-round pick defensive end derek barnett. derek got the better of lane johnson beating him several times. so, lane, who does derek remind you of? >> he is like graham, he's not as strong yet, but i think size wise. i think he'll have a great year for us. one thing about him, he has a great motor about him every play. that's a good thing for us. >> high praise for the rookie. i'm john clark for csn. >>> today in montgomery county, investors of the future wi

flyers gm ron hextall is in great position. the team owns the second overall pick.o what to do? hextall says he has a simple approach. ignore the pundits. >> if we go by what all the people say or past drafts like like at past drafts, we'll see those like redrafts, five years later, you got a guy that was maybe 20, should have gone second. got to be really careful going by public opinion. you got to pick what you think is the best player even though it might not be popular at that time. >> the phillies home stand continues. they will face the arizona diamondbacks tonight. last night the phillies snapped their longest losing streak of the season. it stood at eight games. nick pivetta lights out on the mound against boston. he had run at the plate. the game's only run was scored in the eighth inning when ty kelly doubled in andrew knapp. the phillies won one-zip. after the game pete mackanin heaped praise on pivetta. >> he's a nice competitor and i don't even know if i want to call the cockiness, rob. it's exuberance. i mean, this guy is really -- he's really into it

. >> flyers gm is making another trade to move on up in the draft, and after four long years, sixersead coach brett brown's patience is paying off. we'll hear from him next. ♪ ♪ be a powerful force. nature valley >>> senate republicans looking to replace obamacare are up against a deadline for passing their own health care bill. here's the deal, senate leaders want to vote on the measure this week, but right now, there isn't enough gop support to pass it. five republicans senators oppose the bill. that's three more than the party can afford for passage. democratic senator bob casy of pennsylvania is an outspoken critic of the republican move to repeal and replace the affordable care act. yesterday, he focus on the health care issue during a town hall in lancaster. >> the best word i can come up with is obscene. that's what i believe this is. >> the crowd was a mix of democrats and republicans, all concerned about what a new health care law would look like. >> as americans, we need to be able to come together and talk these things out civilly and diplomatically. >> well said. about 20

flyers gm ron hextall met with both players and spoke afterwards about what he learned about those youngalent. >> i can't say anything surprised me. i can't say that both kids seem like terrific young men. they conducted themselves like pros, very mature kids and they were both very -- >> how about a trip across the pond? joel embiid, all 7'1", are we giving him, of joel, enjoying himself, doing some juggling with the soccer ball. embiid will be on hand for the champion's league final which take place today. jo-jo also on a roster for a celebrity game, but will not take part. here's the sixers' big fellow on his soccer skills. >> you know, i play football my whole life, so wherever i get the chance, but you know, i have that in me. so i've got some skills. >> current nba player who would make the best soccer player? >> joel embiid. >> who do you think he's going to pick? jo-jo also sent out this tweet of himself in his jersey for the celebrity game, calling himself el processo. the champion's league final features embiid's preferred team, real madrid, who plied their trade in the spanish

flyers gm ron hextall met with both players and spoke afterwards about what he learned about those youngent. >> i can't say anything surprised me. i can't say that both kids seem like terrific young men. they conducted themselves like pros, very mature kids and they were both very -- >> how about a trip across the pond? joel embiid, all 7'1", are we giving him, of joel, enjoying himself, doing some juggling with the soccer ball. embiid will be on hand for the champion's league final which take place today. jo-jo also on a roster for a celebrity game, but will not take part. here's the sixers' big fellow on his soccer skills. >> you know, i play football my whole life, so wherever i get the chance, but you know, i have that in me. >> current nba player who would make the best soccer player? >> joel embiid. >> who do you think he's going to pick? jo-jo also sent out this tweet of himself in his jersey for the celebrity game, calling himself el processo. the champion's league final features embiid's preferred team, real madrid, who plied their trade in the spanish league, hence the name ada

flyers have the second overall pick and gm ron hextall is keeping his options opened. >> i'm not goingho we're taking whether we're moving the pick, i don't think we are, as i told you before but i will not sit here and tell anyone who we're taking or give anyone, any idea who we're taking. >> got nothing. >> exciting times, we have sixers, potential for number one pick and flyers with number two. crazy week. >> yes. >> thanks, don. >>> before we go to break a beautiful shot from drone watch three here showing historic ambler theater, our summer fest celebration continues and we know that they will be plenty of dancing in the dark there tonight. we will be right back. i need the phone that's where i happen to be... to be the one that rings. i need not to be missed phone calls... to not be missed. i need seamless handoff... canyon software. from reception, to landline, to mobile. i need one number... not two. i'm always moving forward... because i can't afford to get stuck in the past. comcast business. built for business. >>> we want to head back out to guess kaine vittoria to close th

flyers have traded nick cousins to the coyotes for a fifty round pick and a prospect. the nhl draft is a week away. ron hix tal is playing a little poker like all the over gms right now. he says all the options for the flyers are open. >> yeah, there's a consensus top two. but look back at the history of the draft, there's been a lot of consensus top whatever. and you look and you go, my god. so, you've got to be really careful with consensus. >> all right. i am john clark for csn. >>> the biggest flag day celebration in america is this morning in philadelphia's old city neighborhood. my neighborhood. reenactors, including betsy ross, herself, will raise the flag at the betsy ross house at second and arch streets at 10:00 this morning. today's stars and stripes celebration will also include story telling and magic performances. >>> a special treat for dads this father's day weekend. the academy of natural sciences is offering free general admission to dads today and tomorrow. fathers will also get in free to the dinosaur museum in philly if they pay for their child's admission. >>> and you can learn more about craft beer and try samples at penn's landing to

it is next friday, the flyers have the second overall pick and gm ron hextall is keeping his options> i will in the reveal who we're taking whether we're moving the pick. i don't think we are as i told you before but i will not sit here and tell anyone who we are taking or give anyone enough hints to say who we are taking. >> flyers own a total of 11 draft picks. hextall says he will have the final say on who the team will take. that is all for sports. i'm don bell. have a great day. >>> earth's climate is always changing and many businesses to have adapt to the differences that arise. one of those businesses is the wine industry. meteorologist matt pete are sonnies in the einstein health care science center explain how temperature change could affect your next glass of wine . >>> wine industry is no different then any other business at the affect by weather as temperatures rise across the globe they must cope with changes while still producing high quality products. climate issues and wine are not typically two topics we would lump together but we should since is there a conn sense

. >> another brutal flyers season compounded by the fact the pep begins wonted stanley cup i think it's easy to say gme days and it's not the summertime temperatures outside. flyers hold their number two overall pick next week's draft and hextall knows they need to hit but wants us to know it's not that easy. >> our guys are looking at 17-year-olds. this is not easy, and the person, again, dictates but the problem is, they're 17-year-olds they're going to make mistakes and they're going to do stupid things and you got to sift through is it a kid that you don't like his character as kid or made a mistake? >>> u.s. open taking place right here on fox all weekend long and a shot of the day is a man searching for his first major ricky fowler. finally getting it done this weekend. we'll see but if he continues to make shots like that, that's a 51 footer from way downtown. fowler finish the round tied for fifth at six under par. let's check out the leader board. it's four-way tie at the top. bunch of golfers i have to google and do you as well he is special physical they're there on sunday. we'll see what h

>> ♪ >>> what's happening after another brutal flyers season compounded by the fact the penguins won another stanley cup, i think it's easy to say that gm's seat is warm these daysth i don't know it's the summertime temperatur temperatures. the flyers hold the number two overall pick in next week's draft and hextall knows she need to hit but wants us to know it's not that easy. >> our guys are looking at 17-year-old olds. this is not easy and the person again dictates but the problem is, they're 17-year-olds they'll make mistakes. they're going to -- they're gonna to do stupid things, and you got to sift through, is it a kid that you don't like his character a kid that made a mistake? >> over to the hardwood about 20 minuting a reported by a few known nba experts that the sixers are in serious talks with the boston celtics for the number one overall pick in next thursday's draft. we'll keep updated on everything at fox29.com. if the sixers pick number one probably for washington guard markell foltz but if they stay at three malik monk specialized in exactly what the sixers need. >> everything. [ laughter ] >> that's where i got it from.

gms right now. he says all the options for the flyers are open. >> yeah, there's a consensus top two.ut look back at the history of the draft, there's been a lot of consensus top whatever. and you look and you go, my god. so, you've got to be really careful with consensus. >> all right. i am john clark for csn. >> announcer: now your nbc 10 first alert weather. >> and we'll start with a lack at our first alert radar. you can see still some of those scattered showers that are moving through. mostly, now, the suburbs and into the lehigh valley. most of it starting to mauve out of the lehigh valley and out of our viewing area. hats faeld in hatsfield into buckingham, looking at rain. norristown, you've been getting in and out of some of the heavier pockets as well. don't be surprised by a brief 10 to 15-minute heavier downpour and right on to the next neighborhood. not going to be long lasting. as we get into the afternoon, we saw a few minutes ago on our future model, we might have some scattered thunderstorms. not a washout. a lot of us should stay in the lower 80s, right around 79 in

gms right now. he says all the options for the flyers are open. >> yeah, there's a consensus top two. look back at the history of the draft, there's been a lot of consensus top whatever. and you look and you go, my god. so, you've got to be really careful with consensus. >> all right. i am john clark for csn. ♪ this summer in a place where flavor runs deep, any dish and every glass might be the best you've ever tasted as long as you don't forget your appetite. new york state. it's all here. it's only here. plan your trip to the finger lakes at iloveny.com >>> today, dozens will take to the river for the schuylkill navy regatta. the races will begin in just hours from now. kelly drive is closed until 6:00 this evening for the event. this, by the way, is the oldest amateur athletic organization in the country. >>> special treat for dad this father's day weekend. the academy of natural sciences is offering free general admission to fathers today and tomorrow. they will also get in free to the dinosaur museum if they pay for their child's admission. and it sounds like today may be the day

. >>> another brutal flyers season with the fact the penguins won another stanley cup i think easy to say gm's seat is a little warm these days and i don't think it's because of the summertime temperatures outside much the flyers hold the number two overall pick in next week's draft and hextall knows they need to hit but wants us to know it's not that easy. >> our guys are looking at 17-year-olds. this is not easy, and the person, again, dictates but the problem is, they're 17-year-old. they're going to make their mistake. they're going to do stupid things, and you got to sift through is it a kid that you don't like his character, a kid that made mistake? >> talk some golf. us open taking place right here on fox all weekend long and the shot of the day yesterday from a man searching for his first major. will ricky fowler get it done this weekend? if he continues to make shots like that, a 51 footer from way downtown, laur lauren. he finished the round tied for fifth at six under par. i was trying to get your attention there. there's your leader board. a four-way tie at the top. a bunch of go

the flyers looking at goalie brian elliot has potential replace many for the newly departed steve mason. teams are officially allowed to announce the signings of new players tomorrow at noon, however, gmextall announced the club the rewarding their own by extending forward your ann dan wheel to two year he can tension. the eagles made news today by releasing wide out beckham. he left after 36 catch total. the release should not come as surprise as eagles already have few vets at the position. spent two draft picks on receivers in who's and gibson. finally how does one get hurt on their honeymoon? well i'll allow to you use your imagination but being reported eagles starting linebacker jordan hick injured his hand while exiting a pool on his honeymoon in greece. no official report by the eagl eagles. but no matter what, there's still a full moon before the team returns to training camp and most experts are saying it's not serious. honeymoon, jr., i just came back from mine a couple months ago. [ laughter ] >> i'm flawless. i'm still in one piece. >> not a good start. >> no. , definitely not. >> wondering what happened the there. >> i always put you on the spot. quick pocono forecast. >