SPORTS WRAP
BY WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR.
PHOTOS BY FELICIA LAGUERRE OWENS
The New York Red Bulls were in action once again this past weekend at home in Harrison. Thanks to some home cooking on the pitch, they beat the Montreal Impact 2-1, with goals by Andreas Reyes and Cory Burke. NY is now 3-1 in their last four games. Reyes scored the first goal of the game in the 23rd minute in the game and then Burke added the difference make in the 38th minute of the first half. The Red Bulls’ current record on the season is 4-7.
The Women’s National Basketball Association opened play for the 2023 season, and the supercharged New York Liberty cooled the Indiana Fever 90-73. Leading the Liberty was new acquisition Breanna Stewart, who posted a franchise team record 45 points along with 12 rebounds in her first game with the team. Her new teammate Jonquel Jones added 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assist while team leader Sabrina Ionescu had a modest 9 points and 8 rebounds. Stewart had 29 points in the first half alone. Nya Smith led the Fever with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Also, in a loss to Chicago, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner got a standing ovation after her detention in Russia. She showed her appreciation with a 27 point effort.
Finally, half of the NBA Finals is set, as the Denver Nuggets swept the LA Lakers 4-0 after a 115-113 in Game 4 to win their first Western Conference title. By the time you read this, they may be gearing up to play the Miami Heat, who are in firm control of their series with the Boston Celtics.
