moranelkarifnews : Why Warriors must lean on more than experience in Game 7 vs. Rockets
Why Warriors must lean on more than experience in Game 7 vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Experience was supposed to be the Warriors’ winning factor going into the first round of the NBA playoffs against the much-younger Houston Rockets, and it was the theme Friday night following their […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA playoffs: Game 7 predictions! Who wins Clippers-Nuggets and Warriors-Rockets?
The 2025 NBA playoffs have delivered the most exciting first round in recent memory, and leave it to the West — which has brought high drama all season — to bring it home with two Game 7s this weekend. Nuggets vs. Clippers. Rockets vs. Warriors. Who will advance? Our NBA writers make their picks, plus […]
moranelkarifnews : Jimmy Butler on Houston Rockets forcing Game 7 vs. Warriors: 'We know how good of a team we are'
Jimmy Butler insisted that the Golden State Warriors are confident they’ll win their first-round series against the Rockets after Houston forced a Game 7 on Friday. After being down 3-1, the Rockets rallied in Games 5 and 6, winning 115-107 on Friday night behind a 29-point performance from Fred VanVleet. The deciding matchup is set […]
moranelkarifnews : Tigers’ Riley Greene becomes first player in MLB history to hit two ninth-inning home runs in same game
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene made history during the Tigers’ 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Greene, 24, became the first player in MLB history to hit two home runs in the ninth inning. Greene’s first ninth-inning blast broke a 1-1 tie, as Kenley Jansen’s cutter was right down Broadway, and the […]
moranelkarifnews : Abdul Carter whiffs on another Giants legend’s number: ‘Just my last name on my jersey’
Abdul Carter is running out of retired numbers to choose from. The New York Giants picked the highly touted edge rusher out of Penn State with the third overall pick, and shot for the moon with his initial jersey-number request. Carter asked Lawrence Taylor, perhaps the greatest Giant and defensive player ever, whether he could […]
moranelkarifnews : Jaylen vs. Jalen could be marquee matchup in Celtics-Knicks showdown
Jaylen vs. Jalen could be marquee matchup in Celtics-Knicks showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum’s season-opening 3-pointer hadn’t even reached the twine and Jaylen Brown was already stalking in the direction of Jalen Brunson. Thirteen seconds into the 2024-25 season, with Boston fresh off receiving their championship rings on opening night inside […]
moranelkarifnews : Celtics vs. Knicks: Rivalry renewed? Key matchups, schedule and prediction for battle of East foes
The Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Boston Celtics (61-21), will take on the third-seeded New York Knicks (51-31) in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. This will mark the 15th (!) postseason meeting between two of the three charter franchises of the original Basketball Association of America; the most recent matchup was […]
moranelkarifnews : Kelly Stafford weighs in on Jordon Hudson-Bill Belichick relationship amid scrutiny: ‘Fair game’
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, after Hudson received backlash for interrupting a recent interview with the coach after a question about their relationship was asked. Stafford discussed the incident on the latest episode of her […]
moranelkarifnews : Kentucky Derby 2025: Sights and scenes from Churchill Downs
Horse racing fans arrived at Churchill Downs this weekend to watch the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, which is slated to begin on Saturday evening. Move Back ADVERTISEMENT Skip Horse racing fans arrived at Churchill Downs this weekend to watch the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, which is slated to begin on Saturday […]
moranelkarifnews : Gambling expert gives betting trends for Kentucky Derby
Saturday may not be the Super Bowl, but for the average gambler, it’s awfully close. The first Saturday of May has arrived, which means the Kentucky Derby is here, and 20 horses will begin their quest to go down in history as Triple Crown champions. “Overall for horse players, there’s a lot of big days. […]