How Rick Pitino envisions St. John’s revamped backcourt will work
Rick Pitino’s last national championship team featured three high-level guards who could play for themselves and others. He follows the additions of Louisville’s trio of Peyton Siva, Russ Smith and Luke Hancock, as well as elite lead guards Davon Smith (Utah) and rising sophomores Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall). He sees similarities with the three consecutive […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets chance to face old coach Rick Carlisle
In Rick Carlisle’s final game as Mavericks head coach in 2021, Jalen Brunson played 10 minutes off the bench in Game 7 of the playoffs’ opener loss to the Clippers. Brunson claimed Saturday that he doesn’t need more motivation as the Knicks prepare for Game 1 against Carlisle and the Pacers at the Garden on […]
Rick Pitino says St. John’s ‘accepts’ Kentucky offer for home-and-home
Count Rick Pitino splits his time between St. John’s and Kentucky. New Wildcats head coach Mark Pope brought up the idea during his induction press conference in Lexington on Sunday, and the Red Storm head coach wrote that St. John’s was “acceptable” to the offer. “[St.John’s men’s basketball] You will be accepted in the UK […]
Rick Pitino, OG Anunoby sing Jalen Brunson praise: ‘Should win MVP’
We don’t hear much criticism or backhanded compliments about Jalen Brunson or the Knicks anymore, with pundits, former and current NBA stars, and basketball luminaries all over what they’re accomplishing as the playoffs approach. I agree. TNT Studio analyst Kenny Smith changed his tune from earlier in the season when he said the Knicks never […]
Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Florida Sen. Rick Scott this week joined a growing number of Republican incumbents struggling to strike a balance on reproductive rights, ending his state’s six-week abortion ban. He said he opposes a plan to vote in November that would defeat him. But Congress believes those decisions should be left […]
Pam Bondi Endorses Florida Sen. Rick Scott as He Eyes Senate Republican Leadership
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) has endorsed Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R), who is seeking re-election. Bondi said in a Scott campaign press release that he has watched the first-term senator and former Florida governor show support for law enforcement officials and prosecutors for “eight years.” “He didn’t just talk the talk. He […]
US Sen. Rick Scott spends multiple millions on ads focused on Florida’s Hispanic voters
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Sen. Rick Scott is spending millions of dollars to reach out to Hispanic voters in Florida. Hispanic voters are a key voting group in November’s re-election campaign and are increasingly leaning toward Republicans. Scott’s campaign announced Wednesday that it plans to spend about $700,000 a week on a series of […]
EXCLUSIVE: House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Bob Good Endorses Rick Becker For Congress
The Daily Caller first learned that Republican Rep. Bob Good of Virginia, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, will endorse Rick Becker, the Republican candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, in the U.S. Congress. Becker is runningOr North Dakota.”The only parliamentary seat since Kelly Armstrong has announced that he will run for governor. […]
‘Can’t Do That Anymore’: Zach Edey Calls Out Tennessee’s Rick Barnes After Punching Purdue’s Ticket To Final Four
This is a moment I like to label #TheCallout. center Zack Eadie He and his Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight to punch their ticket to the Final Four. It was a magical moment not only for the Boilermaker faithful, but for us as well. The Final Eight contest between Purdue […]
Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida on Sunday called on the government to “come together” to support the Francis Scott Key Bridge relief project, calling the Biden administration “political gamesmanship” aimed at relief. I urged them not to do so. Last Tuesday, the bridge collapsed after a cargo ship struck one of its supports, killing […]