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Knicks, Pope Leo XIV and Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

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New York Knicks fans celebrate Pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties

Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as pope is giving Knicks fans a boost. He's the first American pontiff and, like Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, went to Villanova.

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Knicks Fans Have Wild Reaction to New Pope Leo XIV

New York has used strong depth to overcome the Celtics, but their group of core stars has led the way. The Knicks are led by a group of former Villanova players, giving them some

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Why Knicks fans think new Pope Leo XIV is an NBA championship sign

With their team up 2-0 on the Celtics, Knicks fans are fired up. But after learning of the new pope’s Villanova ties, they believe something special is going on.

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The ‘Nova Knicks ‘can be forgiven for their sins’ thanks to the new ‘Nova Pope

The team may have newly-elected Pope Leo XIV on its side, thanks to their shared Villanova roots, but the Celtics still blew ...

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Spike Lee, Knicks Fans React to Election of Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova Graduate

The election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked excitement among New York Knicks fans, including longtime supporter Spike Lee, who ...

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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to the Knicks for their Villanova ties, and Chicago sports fans

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV ... Knicks erased 20-point deficits in winning Games 1 and 2 against the defending ...

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Knicks aren’t buying into team of destiny idea, despite Pope Leo connection

Tom Thibodeau doesn’t believe the new pope means his Knicks are now destined to win it all. But he does think that Cardinal ...

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum

The Villanova Wildcats are now proudly represented in Manhattan and Vatican City. After Thursday’s Conclave in the Vatican’s ...

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Of course Spike Lee turned Pope Leo's selection into a positive Knicks omen

If you'd let Knicks fans tell it, because Pope Leo graduated from Villanova in 1977, it's officially their year. Jalen ...

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