Sims is starting in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out Friday, Sims will get the start at center for the Knicks.

New York Times reporters witnessed the dangerous ... The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded ...

By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas CreditLuis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times ... calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded ...