moranelkarifnews : Introducing the Most Dangerous Pass in Soccer
Here’s the risk and reward behind the pass that drives most fans wild and some furious. A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture of quiet admiration and, more than anything, relief. On other occasions, it ends with supporters shaking their heads and asking why. We are […]
moranelkarifnews : A Cancer Diagnosis Changed Erica Howe’s Life. Hockey Is Bringing a Sense of Support.
The former women’s hockey goalie went public with her breast cancer diagnosis to bring awareness and raise funds for a cure. Former Toronto Sceptres goalie Erica Howe was at work in early July when she first noticed the lump in her breast. She was at the Mississauga fire station where she’d been a full-time firefighter […]
moranelkarifnews : What’s on the Line for Tennessee and Ohio State in the College Football Playoff
Josh Heupel has nothing to lose, while Ryan Day has the pressure, a columnist for The Athletic writes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the final seconds of Ohio State’s loss to Michigan ticked away in its regular-season finale, the fans in the Buckeyes student section voiced their displeasure. “F— Ryan Day! F— Ryan Day!” they chanted. […]
moranelkarifnews : Why Netflix’s Christmas Day N.F.L. Games Represent a Seismic Shift
The streamer as a player for live sports rights will change the landscape of sports consumption, a columnist for The Athletic writes. If you want an interesting take on Netflix and its grand ambitions. you won’t find many places better on the subject than the research firm MoffettNathanson, which provides trends in media, communications and […]
moranelkarifnews : College Football Atmospheres Are Special. These Are the Loudest.
Writers for The Athletic share the most deafening moments they’ve experienced across the country. College Football Playoff home games have finally arrived, with Notre Dame Stadium, Beaver Stadium, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and Ohio Stadium set to host the first on-campus Playoff games ever. The atmospheres are sure to be memorable. It got us […]
moranelkarifnews : Hornets at 76ers: Odds, predictions, recent stats, betting trends, and best bets for December 20
Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview It’s Friday, December 20, and the Charlotte Hornets (7-20) and the Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) are all set to square off from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Hornets have lost 2 straight and 4 of their last 5 while Philly has won 3 of its last […]
moranelkarifnews : J.J. Redick ties NBA’s rating issue to game broadcasts, media, ‘This game should be celebrated’
“I don’t think we… have done a good job of storytelling, of celebrating the game.” Many fans’ perception of the modern NBA starts with the barbershop talk style of TNT’s beloved Inside the NBA with Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny “The Jet” Smith. It remains the best pre/post-game show in sports. However, those […]
moranelkarifnews : Thunder at Heat Odds, predictions, recent stats, betting trends, and best bets for December 20
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat Game Preview It’s Friday, December 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder (21-5) and Miami Heat (13-11) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. The Thunder are currently 10-3 on the road with a point differential of 12, while the Heat have a 7-3 record […]
moranelkarifnews : Where Jayson Tatum stands in ESPN’s first NBA MVP straw poll
Does Jayson Tatum have a realistic chance to win NBA MVP this season? Here’s where the Celtics star stands in ESPN’s first straw poll. Where Jayson Tatum stands in ESPN’s first NBA MVP straw poll originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston About a third of the 2024-25 NBA season has been played, so it’s […]
moranelkarifnews : Transgender athlete controversy sparks opposing protests at California school board meeting
The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) in California hosted a board meeting Thursday amid a controversy over a transgender cross country runner at Martin Luther King High School and students being reprimanded for protesting the athlete’s participation. The board meeting will address recent allegations in a lawsuit that school administrators compared “Save Girls’ Sports” T-shirts […]