moranelkarifnews : The last great NBA dynasty? The Warriors' golden era seemingly ends, but their blueprint lives on
MINNEAPOLIS — You could see vestiges of what the Golden State Warriors used to be, what they hoped to be if everything flowed optimally. Stephen Curry bopping and hopping, paying no mind to the defense of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, hitting a stepback triple. Jimmy Butler catching and shooting decisively, not waiting on the defense to shade […]
moranelkarifnews : How Jaylen and Horford rallied Celtics' locker room after Tatum's injury
How Jaylen and Horford rallied Celtics’ locker room after Tatum’s injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s injury was absolutely devastating for the Celtics, and in the moment, it showed. After Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Monday’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, the mood around the Celtics […]
moranelkarifnews : Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 fantasy basketball season recap: Title window slammed shut in Brew City
While the NBA Playoffs are in full swing, now is a good time to recap the fantasy basketball season for all 30 teams. In the following weeks, we will provide a recap for each team, starting with the team with the worst record and concluding with the NBA champion in June. Today, we’re doing a […]
moranelkarifnews : Cooper Flagg still is just a kid from Maine, and he’s out to silence all doubters
CHICAGO — The town of Newport, Maine, has a population of about 3,200 people. There’s a bowling alley, a popular local diner that serves breakfast all day, a hunting club and it costs only $6 to license your dog. It is a quintessential small New England town. It is not known for developing NBA stars. […]
moranelkarifnews : ESPN star fires back at criticism over Cam Ward NFL Draft coverage
ESPN’s NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal were in a war of words on Wednesday over coverage of quarterback Cam Ward. The Tennessee Titans selected the one-time Heisman Trophy contender with the No. 1 overall pick of the draft last month. It was the easiest selection the Titans […]
moranelkarifnews : Even without Jayson Tatum, Knicks know clinching Celtics series will be difficult — Game 5 proved that
When the Knicks took a commanding 3-1 series lead against the defending champion Boston Celtics, they knew it wouldn’t be easy to get that clinching win. But when perennial All-Star Jayson Tatum was lost for the rest of the postseason with an Achilles tear, many outside the Knicks locker room felt the series was in […]
moranelkarifnews : Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns must adjust offensive game plan to help close out Celtics
BOSTON – How can the Knicks get more out of Karl-Anthony Towns? There are several answers to that question. Towns needs to limit his fouls. He was in foul trouble yet again in Game 5 on Wednesday. Towns and the Knicks can attack Jrue Holiday more effectively when he guards Towns. Towns can also do […]
moranelkarifnews : Reds fans celebrate Pete Rose after MLB’s decision: ‘He’s our Babe Ruth’
The Cincinnati Reds paid tribute to Pete Rose on Wednesday night – one day after Major League Baseball removed the all-time hits leader and others from the permanently ineligible list. Reds fans packed the city en route to Great American Ballpark to watch the team celebrate one of the best players in the franchise’s history […]
moranelkarifnews : D’Backs manager Torey Lovullo ‘throws out’ umpires in epic tirade after his own ejection
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was run out of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the San Francisco Giants, and he wanted the umpires to run with him. Lovullo was tossed from the game in the bottom of the eighth inning as Arizona narrowly defeated their National League West counterpart, 8-7. He argued an obstruction call and […]
moranelkarifnews : Football legend Lou Holtz calls on Catholics to ‘defend and encourage’ Pope Leo XIV
With Pope Leo XIV assuming his post, college football coaching legend Lou Holtz shared an important message for every Catholic around the globe. Holtz said he has been “Catholic all my life,” serving as an altar boy as well. He urged people in the United States and around the world to be gracious to Pope […]