Howie Karpin

New York

45 yrs in sports media, 26-year MLB official scorer, Sirius/XM Update Anchor. Columnist https://t.co/2s48Hv8fId. 14 books, latest a book on Sportsphone

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C.C. Sabathia Gave His Left Arm for Baseball

Jan 22, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

How many times have you heard this refrain from wanna be professional baseball players, “I would give my right arm to play Major League Baseball.”C.C. Sabathia’s left arm provided him with 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts over a fabulous 19-year career that officially ended on the mound when he couldn’t physically pitch anymore but ended up with a spot in Cooperstown.
Philly Special: Knicks Hold Off Gritty Sixers in Overtime

Jan 16, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

The Knicks made it hard on themselves, but they found a way to get a win over a gritty Philadelphia 76ers team that was severely shorthanded. Jalen Brunson scored 8 of his game high 38 points in overtime as the Knicks scored a 125-119 win at the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday night. The Knicks made all five of their shots and all five of their free throws in the extra session to avoid what would’ve been a disheartening loss to a team that has gotten used to playing without Joel Embiid.
David Wright, A Real Life Mr. Met

Jan 8, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

David Wright met the media on Wednesday via a zoom call after the Mets made the official announcement that his #5 was going to be retired on July 19th before the game against the Cincinnati Reds. On that day, Wright will also be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame, making him only the second player beside Tom Seaver to have those two honors bestowed upon him on the same day.
Rangers Are Star Struck in Latest Loss

Jan 7, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

Another disappointing loss for the Rangers in a season filled with disappointing losses. Jamie Benn scored at 2:17 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a come from behind 5-4 win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden last night. Alexis Lafreniere and Vincent Trocheck each scored two goals but the defensively deficient Rangers blew two leads as they gave up five goals for the fifth time in the last seven games and the 13th time this season.
Magic Garden, Orlando Hands Knicks Third Straight Loss

Jan 6, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

The Orlando Magic are missing four key players and rank as one of the worst offensive teams in the league but that was not the case last night. Cole Anthony scored 24 points and Orlando’s defense smothered the Knicks in a disheartening 103-94 loss at Madison Square Garden last night. It was the Knicks’ third straight loss following their 9-game winning streak. The Magic were without Paolo Banchero, Franz and Morris Wagner and Jalen Suggs but they’ve adapted to playing without their best players.
Thunder Road, Knicks Win Streak Snapped at OKC

Jan 3, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

The Thunder showed why they are one of the top contenders for an NBA championship. The Knicks showed why they will be a very tough out and a pain in the neck to play against. The Knicks were outscored 37-19 in the fourth quarter as the Thunder pulled out an exciting 117-107 win at Paycom Center last night. The Thunder extended their winning streak to 14 in a row while the Knicks had their nine game winning streak snapped.
Head Stand, Quick Wall Snaps Rangers' 4-Game Skid

Jan 2, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

Sometimes it takes a hot goaltender to cover up for the deficiencies that the team playing in front of him continues to display. Goaltender Jonathan Quick stole the show and led the Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden last night that snapped a four game losing skid. It was also the Rangers’ first win at the Garden since December 6th. Quick made 32 saves and picked up career win #399 in his first start since Igor Shesterkin went on injured reserve.
Depth Charge, Shorthanded Knicks beat Utah for 9th Straight Win

Jan 1, 2025 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

Throughout the season, the production that the Knicks get from their bench has come under question, but the reserves made a big contribution in a 119-103 win over the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden last night. The Knicks were shorthanded as Jalen Brunson missed the game with a calf strain and then Deuce McBride, who was scheduled to start, tweaked his hamstring in warm ups. Both are day to day, according to Coach Tom Thibodeau. Cam Payne got the last minute call to start and had nine assists.
Christmas Glee, Bridges Leads Knicks Past Wemby and Spurs in Holiday Festival

Dec 25, 2024 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

Mikal Bridges is starting to show why the Knicks felt he was such an important addition. Bridges poured in a season high 41 points and the Spurs were denied a chance at a tying bucket in the final seconds as the Knicks scored a 117-114 win on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden for their fifth in row. “We also know it’s an honor to be playing on this day, so we embrace that.
St. Knicks Give Fans a Christmas Cheer with 4th Straight Win

Dec 23, 2024 | nysportsday.com | Howie Karpin

Twas two nights before Christmas and all through the house, the Knicks offense was stirring. Karl-Anthony Towns and O.G. Anunoby each scored 31 points to lead the Knicks to their fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden last night. The Knicks have won 14 of their last 18 to improve to 19-10. The Knicks shot 59% from the floor, and 46% (17 for 37) from three as they blew open a close game with an 81-point barrage in the second (40) and third quarters (41).