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High School All-Star Basketball – Skills competition, 3-point contest
Read full article: High School All-Star Basketball – Skills competition, 3-point contestParticipants from Wagner High School, Veterans Memorial High School, and McCollum High School took home victories in the All-Star Basketball Skills Competition and 3-point contest.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell serves up heat at Panda Express meet-and-greet ahead of playoffs
Read full article: Spurs guard Devin Vassell serves up heat at Panda Express meet-and-greet ahead of playoffsSpurs guard Devin Vassell hosted a meet-and-greet Monday afternoon at the Panda Express located at 7979 Bandera Road, drawing a long line of playoff-hungry Spurs fans.
Spurs’ playoff return coincides with Fiesta, igniting San Antonio spirit
Read full article: Spurs’ playoff return coincides with Fiesta, igniting San Antonio spiritFor the first time since 2019, the NBA playoffs and Fiesta are unfolding at the same time in San Antonio, blending two of the city’s most defining traditions into a single surge of pride.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell serves up heat at Panda Express meet-and-greet ahead of playoffs
Read full article: Spurs guard Devin Vassell serves up heat at Panda Express meet-and-greet ahead of playoffsSpurs guard Devin Vassell hosted a meet-and-greet Monday afternoon at the Panda Express located at 7979 Bandera Road, drawing a long line of playoff-hungry Spurs fans.
Jokic scores 23 points as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed
Read full article: Jokic scores 23 points as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seedNikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half of his 65th game to become NBA award eligible and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday night to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
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Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
Read full article: Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streakDoc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations.
Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
Read full article: Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletesThe governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
Jokic scores 23 points as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed
Read full article: Jokic scores 23 points as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seedNikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half of his 65th game to become NBA award eligible and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday night to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ends as the No. 1 pick of the Mavs injures ankle in finale
Read full article: Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ends as the No. 1 pick of the Mavs injures ankle in finaleCooper Flagg’s standout rookie season ended slightly prematurely after the No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the finale against Chicago and was ruled out with an ankle sprain.
Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets' game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits
Read full article: Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets' game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sitsThree-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of the Denver Nuggets' regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards.
Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'
Read full article: Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement.
Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney
Read full article: Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan BlaneyTy Gibbs outdueled Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, breaking through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 131st start.
Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says
Read full article: Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source saysDoug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76
Read full article: Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died.
Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking
Read full article: Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 rankingJannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival.
All-Star Gabby Williams joins the Valkyries on a multiyear deal and Alyssa Thomas returns to Phoenix
Read full article: All-Star Gabby Williams joins the Valkyries on a multiyear deal and Alyssa Thomas returns to PhoenixThe Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State while Alyssa Thomas is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury.
Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea
Read full article: Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over ChelseaManchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea.
Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters
Read full article: Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at MastersSergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters.
Rory McIlroy’s resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the Masters
Read full article: Rory McIlroy’s resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the MastersRory McIlroy turned what looked like a triumphant march toward another green jacket into a potentially drama-filled Sunday at the Masters.
Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl
Read full article: Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowlShane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major.
Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run
Read full article: Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's RunPat's Run began in 2004 as a way to honor the legacy of Pat Tillman, who walked away from an NFL career to serve his country in the wake of Sept. 11.
The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided
Read full article: The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decidedSunday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and exactly zero playoff and postseason matchups have been decided so far.
Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki’s Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki’s Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game runShohei Ohtani has surpassed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player.
Victor Wembanyama has 40 points, 13 rebounds in 65th game to lead Spurs past Mavericks 139-120
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama has 40 points, 13 rebounds in 65th game to lead Spurs past Mavericks 139-120Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 139-120.
Pirates get 1st hit off Cubs' Thielbar in 7th inning after Imanaga departs
Read full article: Pirates get 1st hit off Cubs' Thielbar in 7th inning after Imanaga departsShota Imanaga pitched six sharp innings for the Chicago Cubs before Ryan O’Hearn led off the seventh with a single to right off Caleb Thielbar for Pittsburgh’s first hit of the game.
Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges
Read full article: Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling chargesTerry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, has been waived by the Miami Heat in an expected and procedural move that allows the team to sign another player to its roster before the postseason.
Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production
Read full article: Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of productionPatrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome.
Retaining these 5 starters could be pivotal in Jon Sumrall's debut season at Florida
Read full article: Retaining these 5 starters could be pivotal in Jon Sumrall's debut season at FloridaNew Florida coach Jon Sumrall went 5 for 5 in his quest to keep running back Jadan Baugh, receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Myles Graham, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods.
FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories
Read full article: FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categoriesFIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.
Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene
Read full article: Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley GreeneDetroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
Read full article: Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source saysThe Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official.
A's lefty Jeffrey Springs loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the Yankees
Read full article: A's lefty Jeffrey Springs loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the YankeesAthletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs lost a no-hit bid with one out in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees when he allowed a single to Ben Rice.
Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change
Read full article: Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy changeA transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments.
Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffs
Read full article: Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffsJayson Tatum wanted to walk off the floor as a winner in his return to Madison Square Garden.
Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments
Read full article: Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournamentsThe Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
Xander Schauffele's shot lands in a viewer's merchandise bag. It didn't stop him from making par
Read full article: Xander Schauffele's shot lands in a viewer's merchandise bag. It didn't stop him from making parXander Schauffele’s tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole at Augusta National came to rest in somebody’s merchandise bag.
Gary Player says Tiger Woods' pain medication is understandable but he shouldn't be driving
Read full article: Gary Player says Tiger Woods' pain medication is understandable but he shouldn't be drivingGary Player believes Tiger Woods should avoid driving because of his medication use for pain management.
Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Read full article: Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar changeColton Herta’s hopes of returning to the Indianapolis 500 in the middle of his bid to reach Formula 1 have taken a hit with a calendar clash after Formula 2 races were rescheduled.
Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat
Read full article: Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeatAs Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the star from Northern Ireland by saying he had a “very, very good chance” to repeat as Masters champion.
AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
Read full article: AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending againMajor League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year.
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
Read full article: A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the MastersGary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson got the Masters underway, hitting the ceremonial first tee shots on a postcard-perfect day at Augusta National.
Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101
Read full article: Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101.
Connor McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific Division
Read full article: Connor McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific DivisionThe best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game.
Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears
Read full article: Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nearsMany Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.
NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation
Read full article: NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduationThe Associated Press has learned an NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process.
Angels' Jorge Soler and Braves' Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawl
Read full article: Angels' Jorge Soler and Braves' Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawlLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers
Read full article: Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail BlazersVictor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle have been ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Qatar's Diamond League track meet put back from May to June amid ongoing uncertainty
Read full article: Qatar's Diamond League track meet put back from May to June amid ongoing uncertaintyThe Diamond League track meet in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June 19 if conditions allow amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future
Read full article: Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey futureAlex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.
Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg
Read full article: Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st legKhvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal
Read full article: Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinalAtletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal.
Brawl breaks out between Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels slugger Jorge Soler
Read full article: Brawl breaks out between Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels slugger Jorge SolerAtlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after getting into a brawl Tuesday night.
