Less than 20% of the way into the MLB season, two high-profile teams have fired their managers. The Boston Red Sox, in last place in the American League East, let go of Alex Cora , and then the Philadelphia Phillies axed Rob Thomson . The Phillies are tied with the New York Mets for last in the National League East. Will this be the wake-up call these teams need? In the NBA playoffs last night, Joel Embiid had a vintage performance to extend the Philadelphia 76ers’ season. Also, a sports league