Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks pull away from Magic for ugly win
ORLANDO — The Knicks showed they can pull off ugly wins. The Knicks used their talent advantage to beat the Magic 108-85 on Friday night, winning their sixth straight game after the short-handed Magic spoiled the game and the referees followed suit with whistle after whistle. It was a snoozefest with free throws galore, challenge […]
Knicks get response they desperately needed in win over Magic
ORLANDO — With three days off after a humiliating loss to the Hawks and Trae Young smiling at the MSG logo, Sunday night was an opportunity for the Knicks to show some heart. They responded with a 100-91 victory in a physical battle, and while the performance was chippy, choppy and messy, it was enough […]
Luigi Mangione and ‘magic bullet’ medicine
Why did Luigi Mangione allegedly target UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? The initial consensus was: He had chronic back pain, surgery wouldn't improve it (or make it worse), and his insurance company wouldn't pay for the treatment. While “The System” may have played a role in ruining Mangione's life, there were certainly many other factors, including […]
Lindsay Lohan’s dermatologist says ‘some kind of magic’ helps star keep youthful appearance
It may be her face, but Lindsay Lohan knows when to give credit where and when it's due. The 38-year-old actress, who appears to be the latest celebrity to appear overnight on Benjamin Button, took to social media earlier this week to credit cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Radmila Lukian for her youthful glow. Mr. Lukian is […]
Rick Pitino made sure Lou Carnesecca’s sweater magic worked one final time
This was in the midst of the best winter in St. John's vast basketball history, which meant we were in the midst of the most enjoyable season ever for Lou Carnesecca, and that's something. It tells a story. It was February 17, 1985. The Redmen were scheduled to play DePaul — still an independent and […]
Max Verstappen’s stunning qualifying save at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a moment of magic
Max Verstappen is one of the world's best race car drivers. Verstappen's resume speaks for itself this year, as he won his fourth consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in what may be his most impressive season yet. Red Bull's RB20 challenger for the 2024 season wasn't as dominant as its predecessor, but Verstappen still had a […]
Nikola Jokic and Magic Johnson’s highlight reel has stunning similarities
Before turning 30, Nikola Jokic has already won three NBA MVP trophies, one championship, and one NBA Finals MVP, establishing himself as the best basketball player in the world heading into the 2024-25 season. was. Jokic faced one of the biggest challenges of his career this season as the rest of the Denver Nuggets roster […]
Magic Johnson ’embarrassed’ about Lakers’ brutal 41-point loss to Heat
Many Lakers fans were probably upset after Wednesday's loss to the Heat. Critically unlucky was Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who said after the 134-93 loss to the Heat that he was “embarrassed” for his team. “It's embarrassing for the Lakers. They trailed the Miami Heat by 32 points at the end of the third quarter, […]
Knicks blow out Magic to advance in NBA Cup
It's often said that defense wins championships, but advancing to the NBA Cup was all about the “O” at the top. The Knicks and their No. 1-ranked offense defeated the Magic's vaunted defense 121-106 on Tuesday night against MSG, clinching first place in Group A and a berth in the playoffs. The Knicks (13-8) had […]
Knicks will have to go through stout Magic defense in NBA Cup clash
Surprisingly, the Knicks haven't played an opponent with a winning record in the Eastern Conference since October. Until Tuesday. The Orlando Magic (15-7), who are on a six-game winning streak, faced MSG in a matchup that was both an NBA Cup elimination game and a test of the Knicks' standing in the conference. Interestingly, the […]