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Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight win
Read full article: Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight winStephon Castle scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference title
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference titleThe San Antonio Spurs (38-16), holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and just three games behind leader OKC, return from the All-Star break with momentum.
Trinity baseball falls 6-2 in season opener, rematch of D-III College World Series
Read full article: Trinity baseball falls 6-2 in season opener, rematch of D-III College World SeriesDefending champions University of Wisconsin-Whitewater took home the first game in the four-game weekend series against Trinity, defeating the Tigers 6-2.
Team Blue ready to shine in San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: Team Blue ready to shine in San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball GameIt’s time to meet players from Team Blue, representing Holmes, O’Connor, Sotomayor, Brandeis, Churchill and East Central high schools.
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Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers
Read full article: Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingersThe Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn't hurt in car crash
Read full article: Hornets' LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn't hurt in car crashCharlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.
Jordan Stolz's Olympic gold streak ends with loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500
Read full article: Jordan Stolz's Olympic gold streak ends with loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500American speedskater Jordan Stolz’s bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics has come up short with a loss to China’s Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters.
From Negro League shortstop to youth mentor, Rufus Miller leaves lasting legacy
Read full article: From Negro League shortstop to youth mentor, Rufus Miller leaves lasting legacyRufus Miller, a former South Texas Negro League player who devoted more than two decades to mentoring young athletes in San Antonio, died last week.
Team Blue ready to shine in San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: Team Blue ready to shine in San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball GameIt’s time to meet players from Team Blue, representing Holmes, O’Connor, Sotomayor, Brandeis, Churchill and East Central high schools.
Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriend
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriendThe former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising.
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
Read full article: Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training startsProspects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season.
Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams
Read full article: Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teamsFrustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks.
Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
Read full article: Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rightsThe Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports.
Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets 1-game suspension from Horizon League after criticizing officiating
Read full article: Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets 1-game suspension from Horizon League after criticizing officiatingGreen Bay coach Doug Gottlieb received a one-game suspension from the Horizon League for comments he made criticizing the officiating after a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee last Sunday.
Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive director
Read full article: Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive directorBruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation.
Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen's estate says
Read full article: Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen's estate saysThe Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen.
INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio’s Mario Barrios dishes on press conference drama ahead of title defense against Garcia
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio’s Mario Barrios dishes on press conference drama ahead of title defense against GarciaThe outcome of the last two fights could be the reason why Mario Barrios, 30, searched for a new approach as he looks at the second half of his career. He picked Ryan Garcia’s former trainer, Joe Goossen, to shake things up for 2026.
Kyrie Irving won't play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Read full article: Kyrie Irving won't play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injuryKyrie Irving won’t play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago.
Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts
Read full article: Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutoutsSponsors are showing up more and more inside Olympic venues at the Milan Cortina Games, even as TV viewers mostly still see the familiar “clean” look.
In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Read full article: In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal recordNorway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record.
Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game
Read full article: Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League gameBenfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey.
Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag
Read full article: Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs QarabagTiny Bodø/Glimt has produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year’s beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
Read full article: Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injuryMaurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half.
Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source says
Read full article: Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source saysThe WNBA Players’ Association sent a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games
Read full article: Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter GamesJapan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, dies at 87
Read full article: Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, dies at 87The rumpled and irreverent basketball coach Doug Moe has died. Moe went 628-529 over 15 seasons as a head coach, including stints with the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers.
Judge grants hearing, expresses concerns ex-Michigan coach Moore may have had rights violated
Read full article: Judge grants hearing, expresses concerns ex-Michigan coach Moore may have had rights violatedA judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who was arrested soon after he was fired due to his relationship with his executive assistant.
Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him
Read full article: Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted himThe match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League has been halted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him.
Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League
Read full article: Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions LeagueAmerican forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff.
Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in May
Read full article: Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in MayRonda Rousey and Gina Carano will end their lengthy retirements from mixed martial arts to fight each other May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program
Read full article: Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short programMadonna has surprised U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn with a good luck video before Glenn skates to “Like a Prayer” at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Winter Olympics recap: Japanese pair upstage 'Blade Angels,' Germany sweeps 2-man bobsled
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Japanese pair upstage 'Blade Angels,' Germany sweeps 2-man bobsledAmi Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms
Read full article: Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight loomsTony Clark has resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, the union announced said, as a possible salary cap fight looms during a federal investigation of its finances.
Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG
Read full article: Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSGThe Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica.
Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston
Read full article: Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 HoustonNate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge, like many fans, fretted for much of offseason over lack of moves
Read full article: Yankees captain Aaron Judge, like many fans, fretted for much of offseason over lack of movesAaron Judge says he felt frustrated watching top free agents sign elsewhere during much of the offseason, but likes New York's late additions, After the first full-squad workout, he says the slow offseason felt “brutal.”.
The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey
Read full article: The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockeyThe United States and Canada will face off for Olympic gold for a seventh time since women’s hockey debuted at the 1998 Nagano Games in a border rivalry that never gets old.
Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.
Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1
Read full article: Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1Geno Auriemma has tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP women’s basketball Top 25 poll when UConn remained No. 1.
Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them away
Read full article: Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them awayWorld Curling is backpedaling from an earlier decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after controversy over whether curlers are breaking the rules.
Eileen Gu wins silver for 5th Olympic medal. Canadian Megan Oldham's gold is her 2nd of the Games
Read full article: Eileen Gu wins silver for 5th Olympic medal. Canadian Megan Oldham's gold is her 2nd of the GamesDefending Olympic champion Eileen Gu has taken silver in freeski big air at the Milan Cortina Games.
Olympic meltdown: Norway's Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then control of emotions
Read full article: Olympic meltdown: Norway's Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then control of emotionsNorway's Atle Lie McGrath saw his gold-medal hopes slip away in the Olympic slalom and decided to send his ski poles sailing along with them.
Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post
Read full article: Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media postIlia Malinin shares a stark video that shows his Olympic highs and a painful low, and he says more is coming.
The 'Blade Angels' are redefining the image of US women's figure skating
Read full article: The 'Blade Angels' are redefining the image of US women's figure skatingThe three U.S. women who will be going for Olympic gold when their figure skating competition begins Tuesday night are role models for a whole new generation.
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
Read full article: Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekendIf you still didn’t like the NBA’s newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don’t like All-Star games.
Victor Wembanyama set tone in NBA All-Star mini-tournament, excited for Spurs return
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama set tone in NBA All-Star mini-tournament, excited for Spurs returnWhen defensive miscues led to a 37-35 defeat in overtime during Game 1 of the NBA All-Star mini-tournament, Wembanyama was not happy.
Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads
Read full article: Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over headsKansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night, four days after many Wildcats fans showed up with bags over their heads for a home blowout.
Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source saysThe Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hiring process said Sunday.
Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game
Read full article: Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star GameAnthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.