moranelkarifnews : NBA Escrow System Slashes Player Salaries Nearly $500M for 2024-25
The NBA just wrapped its accounting on the 2024-25 season and pegged basketball-related income (BRI) at $10.25 billion, according to someone familiar with the accounting who was granted anonymity because the details are private. It’s a key number for players, as it determines how much of their salary they get to keep from last season. […]
moranelkarifnews : Diamondbacks ban loyal season-ticket holder after repeated interference incidents
The Arizona Diamondbacks have finally had enough with one of their most loyal fans. Dave McCaskill is a season-ticket holder for his beloved D-Backs and owns an Advantage Membership account, which grants him access to specific events, early postseason ticket access and discounts throughout the ballpark. However, after being involved in yet another fan-interference dilemma, […]
moranelkarifnews : Caitlin Clark says WNBA is ‘sick’ over Fever’s Commissioner’s Cup title
Caitlin Clark has finally snapped back at her opponents. Since making her WNBA debut last year, Clark has been the victim of hard fouls on the court and cultural wars off of it. The cries from fans saying Clark’s opponents are jealous of her have been loud and clear, and they were recently amplified when […]
moranelkarifnews : Riley Gaines clashes with Keith Olbermann after UPenn strips Lia Thomas of program records
Riley Gaines and Keith Olbermann were at it again on social media this week after the ex-ESPN host took aim at the former University of Kentucky swimmer following the resolution agreement between the University of Pennsylvania and the Education Department that resulted in the school stripping program records previously held by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. Olbermann […]
moranelkarifnews : Why the Knicks should not entertain a Mitchell Robinson trade during 2025 offseason
Fielding a team capable of contending on a consistent basis is difficult in today’s NBA. With the luxury tax and apron rules limiting flexibility, the Knicks are facing limited paths to make roster upgrades. After agreeing to deals with guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Guerschon Yabusele in free agency, New York’s roster is beginning to […]
moranelkarifnews : LeBron James to Cleveland? Why heading East for the crown could be the move
The dust has largely settled in 2025 free agency and many around the league are still wondering: What in the world is going on with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers? It’s a question that seemed to be answered last week when the 40-year-old picked up his $52.6 million player option to re-join the […]
moranelkarifnews : Would Damian Lillard make sense for Celtics amid reported interest?
Would Damian Lillard make sense for Celtics amid reported interest? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We have another potential plot twist in the Boston Celtics’ franchise-altering offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks made the stunning decision Tuesday to waive All-Star guard Damian Lillard, stretching the $112.6 million remaining on his contract over the next five years […]
moranelkarifnews : Sergio Scariolo to end long tenure as Spain men's basketball head coach
Sergio Scariolo plans to step down as Spain’s men’s basketball head coach after this summer’s EuroBasket, ending a run that included the last four Olympics. Scariolo, a 64-year-old Italian, coached La Roja from 2009-12 and also since 2015 through the twilight of the nation’s golden generation. With plays like brothers Pau and Marc Gasol, plus […]
moranelkarifnews : UPenn still acknowledges Lia Thomas records in update after resolution with Education Department
The University of Pennsylvania took swift action on Tuesday to adhere to the resolution agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights after an investigation found that UPenn violated Title IX during the 2021-22 season because of the inclusion of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. As part of that resolution, UPenn agreed […]
moranelkarifnews : Sec McMahon opens up on historic UPenn Title IX agreement and next steps in fight to save women’s sports
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled arguably the biggest step yet in President Donald Trump’s mission to combat trans inclusion in women’s sports on Tuesday. The announcement that the University of Pennsylvania had come to a resolution with the administration over its handling of the Lia Thomas situation years ago closed a controversy that ignited […]