moranelkarifnews : Giants rookie Abdul Carter settles on jersey number after Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms fiasco
If Abdul Carter’s jersey number selections were a batting average, he would be in the Hall of Fame. At least he can now build a Hall of Fame resume on a number that could go down in New York Giants lore. After getting shut down to wearing both Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 and Phil Simms’ […]
moranelkarifnews : What Knicks can still improve to secure playoff series win over Celtics
After the Knicks’ second 20-point comeback win in two games gave them a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics, their locker room was surprisingly muted, as reported by SNY’s Ian Begley. “I don’t think we’ve played as well as we can,” OG Anunoby said. “We’ve got to figure out (how to put together) a […]
moranelkarifnews : Timberwolves capitalize on Steph Curry’s absence to tie second-round series
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory on Thursday that tied the second-round playoff series at one game apiece. Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points after an injury scare for […]
moranelkarifnews : Charles Barkley expresses concern about how Jordon Hudson is affecting Bill Belichick’s legacy
Charles Barkley is concerned about how Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson is affecting the legendary coach’s legacy. Hudson shut down a question about how the couple met from Tony Dokoupil during Belichick’s interview with “CBS News Sunday Morning,” and the interview generated widespread criticism. Barkley, 62, said he’s worried about how Belichick’s relationship with […]
moranelkarifnews : Jemele Hill returns to ESPN’s ‘Around the Horn’ before show’s cancellation, jokes about previous firing
ESPN’s “Around the Horn” is bringing back some of its old faces before its final show. ESPN announced the show’s cancellation in March, and its last show will be on May 23. So, on Thursday’s episode, they brought back Jemele Hill, who anchored SportsCenter for a time before she was canned in 2018. Hill was […]
moranelkarifnews : Celtics-Knicks Game 3 tickets at MSG selling for nearly $2,000
Celtics-Knicks Game 3 tickets at MSG selling for nearly $2,000 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Ticket demand is so great for Saturday afternoon’s Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks that the average paid ticket price on the resale market approached $2,000 Thursday. The average was […]
moranelkarifnews : Warriors' Draymond Green on 'agenda' directed at him after technical foul during loss: 'I'm sick of it. It's ridiculous'
MINNEAPOLIS — Golden State forward Draymond Green is now two technical fouls away from suspension in these playoffs following a dead-ball infraction in Game 2 of the Warriors’ series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He opted against going to the podium following the game but made a statement that illustrates how he feels targeted by the […]
moranelkarifnews : MLW star Matt Riddle on recent pro wrestling departures: ‘When one door shuts, another opens’
Major League Wrestling (MLW) star Matt Riddle offered a sunny realization for pro wrestlers amid recent high-profile departures that took place last week. WWE parted ways with the superstars known as Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolan, Riley Osborne, Eddy Thorpe, Jakara Jackson, Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, […]
moranelkarifnews : Sam Darnold explains why Seahawks was perfect team to join in free agency: ‘Special place’
For the first time in his career, Sam Darnold sat down in NFL free agency with options to be a starting quarterback. Despite a disappointing finish in the playoffs, Darnold’s career-best season with the Minnesota Vikings earned him the right to get a big payday. It was just a matter of where – not if. […]
moranelkarifnews : Cubs and White Sox battle over Pope Leo XIV’s fandom; Southsiders may have upper hand
Pope Leo XIV is keeping his sports rooting interest close to his vest, but the two teams in his hometown seem to have already made up their minds. Robert Prevost was elected to take up the papal seat on Thursday, the second day of the papal conclave’s deliberations. He is the first American pope. The […]