Philadelphia lost two very different sports icons on Monday: Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo.

First, we heard news of the death of former 76ers center and Hall of Famer Mutombo, 58, from brain cancer. The tributes began pouring in for the African humanitarian and finger-wagging defensive stalwart who helped the Sixers reach the NBA Finals in 2001. 

Hours later, it was all-time baseball great Pete Rose, who helped the Phillies over the hump to their first World Series win in 1980 only to be banned from the game for allegedly gambling, dying at the age of 83. 

After years as head chef in some of the city’s most popular sushi spots, Kevin Yanaga is setting his own menu at 637 N. 3rd Street.

While most of the space is dedicated to a casual izakaya, or “neighborhood watering hole” vibe, the eight-seat omakase room — reservations are released a month in advance — aims to offer a more exclusive experience, with 20-22 courses at $180 per person, plus wine and sake pairings. Continue reading …

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• Philly’s Linc is among the 12 U.S. venues tapped to host FIFA’s World Cup Club tournament in 2025. [Billy Penn]