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by Tate Hutchinson After the Knicks were eliminated by the eventual finalist Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, fans hoping for their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 were left disappointed. But this season for the Knicks showed great potential, and will hopefully draw key free agents or trade targets to NYC to …
Building to Greatness: Previewing the Knicks’ Eventful Off-Season Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat took far different paths to reaching the 2023 NBA Finals, making this year’s NBA Finals matchup one of the most intriguing in the past decade. Denver’s season has been defined by their incredible dominance in the regular season and playoffs, while Miami went from a middling …
NBA Finals Preview: An Unexpected Yet Exciting Matchup Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson NEW YORK, NY — Facing the prospect of going down 0-2 at home to the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks knew this was a must-win game. Miami’s Jimmy Butler was ruled out with an ankle sprain an hour before tip-off, and Knicks leading scorers Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson were ruled …
Knicks Catch Fire in Clutch, Tie Up Series with Heat Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson NEW YORK, NY — In front of a packed and energized home crowd at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks failed to secure a Game 1 win Sunday afternoon against the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. Strong defensive performances from the Heat and steady shooting in the second half propelled the South Beach squad to …
Knicks Fall Apart in Second Half, Drop Game 1 to Heat at Home Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson CLEVELAND, OH – After 10 years, the Knicks have finally made it out of the first round, and it seems like the stars are aligning towards an unexpectedly deep playoff run in 2023. Wire to wire, the underdog New York Knicks were in cruise control against the favored Cavaliers on Wednesday night. …
The Team of Destiny? Knicks Team Effort Yielding Dominant Results Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson With a 66-31 record, a twelve-game divisional lead, and a league-leading six All-Star selections, the Yankees have been nothing short of a commanding force this MLB season. It seems like everything is going the Pinstripes’ way, but is their momentum enough to carry them to a World Series title this October? The …
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his NFL retirement on Tuesday after an age-defying career during which he won a record seven Super Bowl championships and established himself as arguably the greatest player in the sport’s history. The 44-year-old Brady, known for his tenacity, intelligent playmaking abilities and remarkable leadership, …
NFL-Tom Brady hangs up his cleats after ‘thrilling ride’ with Bucs, Pats Read More »
Derek Carr threw a pair of touchdown passes to Hunter Renfrow and Daniel Carlson kicked the last of his five field goals as time expired in overtime as the Las Vegas Raiders clinched a spot in the NFL playoff field by holding on for a 35-32 victory Sunday night over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. …
FL roundup: Raiders, 49ers win in OT to clinch playoff berths Read More »
Many a football supporter relates to Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Three Little Birds and its reassuring line “every little thing gonna be alright”. For most fans the early stages of a new season harbour a mixture of hope and trepidation. Three Little Birds has echoed around Ajax Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena for over a …
The hidden history of the Black British soundtrack to football Read More »
When it comes to landing a spot on a college sports team, a student’s chances are profoundly affected by their parents’ wealth and education. Even college sports recruitment favors white suburban athletes. Those two findings come from our collective research as sport sociology and education scholars. As former college athletes, we have lived and studied …
Why some college sports are often out of reach for students from low-income families Read More »