moranelkarifnews : Mike Brown on coaching Knicks: 'Nobody has bigger expectations… than I do'
Expectations are sky-high around the Knicks — the team just fired the coach who led it to its first Eastern Conference Finals in a quarter century. That sets the bar at finals-or-bust high for his replacement. Mike Brown leaned into that at his introductory press conference. “Nobody has bigger expectations, first of all, than I […]
moranelkarifnews : Knicks not adding Pelicans assistant James Borrego to Mike Brown's coaching staff
While the staff working alongside new Knicks head coach Mike Brown has yet to be finalized, there’s one league assistant the team can cross off its wish list. According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, the Knicks won’t be poaching Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego, who was among the candidates who interviewed for the […]
moranelkarifnews : Trump admin suing California over alleged Title IX violations
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will sue the California Department of Education (CDE) and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) over Title IX violations. The administration is asking for an injunction on the state’s policy allowing males to compete against females in sports – an issue that reached a fever pitch earlier this year when […]
moranelkarifnews : Giants catcher Patrick Bailey makes tremendous MLB history with walk-off inside-the-park home run
San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey etched himself into the vast history of Major League Baseball on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants had two runners on base and down 3-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning with Phillies reliever Jordan Romano on the bump. Bailey sent the first pitch he saw […]
moranelkarifnews : Minor league pitcher called for balk after being startled by massive thunderclap during delivery
Mother Nature made its presence known during a minor league baseball game on Tuesday. The Norfolk Tides were taking on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins, respectively) on Tuesday in northeast Florida when a thunderstorm rolled through the ballpark. A Jumbo Shrimp runner was on third base with […]
moranelkarifnews : Attorney general leading the Supreme Court trans athlete case defense speaks out
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has been working on a case that could determine the future of women’s sports in America. Last week the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case Little vs. Hecox, which began in 2020 when Idaho became a forerunner for states with laws that ban trans athletes in women’s and girls’ […]
moranelkarifnews : Deandre Ayton excited to play with 'super-ripped' Luka Dončić on Lakers: 'This feels like a video game'
Deandre Ayton has his fresh start and the Los Angeles Lakers have their new featured big man. The former No. 1 overall draft pick was formally introduced in Los Angeles on Tuesday after signing a two-year, $16.6 million deal in free agency following his buy-out with the Portland Trail Blazers. Judging from what he said, […]
moranelkarifnews : D-White aptly sums up Mazzulla's mindset entering uncertain Celtics season
D-White aptly sums up Mazzulla’s mindset entering uncertain Celtics season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Expectations have changed for the Boston Celtics — and that’s an understatement. A year ago, they were fresh off winning their 18th NBA title and had the inside track on raising Banner 19 after bringing back their entire championship […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA Summer League 2025: How to watch Cooper Flagg's first game, full game schedule and more
2025 NBA Finalists Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will head back to the court for the NBA Summer League this month – here’s how to watch. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images The NBA’s summer league, officially called NBA 2K26 Summer League this year, will head to Las Vegas for […]
moranelkarifnews : Thunder reportedly sign Chet Holmgren to 5-year, max extension that could be worth $250 million after first NBA title
Chet Holmgren helped lead the Thunder to an NBA title earlier this summer. (Matthew Stockman/Pool Photo via AP)ASSOCIATED PRESS The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship in June. Now, the team will focus on running it back. The Thunder took a massive step toward that goal Wednesday, when they reportedly signed standout center […]