Charles Barkley fat shaming San Antonio women
Leave it to Charles Barkley to do the mental gymnastics it takes in finding a connection between the NBA and San Antonio women, just so he can bash the latter again and again and again. In 2019, he compared "skinny Houston women" to "big ass women in San Antonio." The conversation about San Antonio women started when the Spurs Coyote's take on the viral silhouette challenge was aired during the broadcast. RELATED: Charles Barkley's latest comments on San Antonio women receive heckles, laughs online"Well they can't get them big women to do it," Barkley said. Barkley went a step further and compared San Antonio women to the character.
mysanantonio.comSan Antonio Spurs Coyote once again named NBA Mascot of the Year
click image Twitter / SpursCoyoteSan Antonio's Spurs Coyote has again earned accolades from his peers.On Monday, the Coyote tweeted photos posing with a shiny trophy, having been named the 2020 NBA Mascot of the Year. He previously won that distinction in 2014. According to MySA , the award winner is determined by a vote among the 26 NBA mascots. Apparently, the Coyote isn't just beloved by his fans, but also his colleagues.Though our mascot's on-court hijinks are certainly sorely missed, we won't be seeing him in person for a while yet.Due to rising coronavirus cases in San Antonio, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff requested that the Spurs put the kibosh on plans to bring fans back to the AT&T Center this week. The team announced Monday that it will continue to play in an empty arena.
sacurrent.comSan Antonio Spurs debut new Fiesta jerseys, with court to match
We’re revealing our brand new #SpursFiesta court this Wednesday during the 2020 Spurs Virtual Draft Watch Party pres. by @ATT 👀Join the Official Facebook Fan Group to be a part of the first look: https://t.co/9nkdRPqrjx pic.twitter.com/MtPTCuh5E5 — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 16, 2020We asked, and they answered. While the Spurs Coyote insisted the jerseys are "Still Pants Optional" in a promotional tweet, @Mos_Heff suggested that the team re-release the striped sweatpants the mascot wore on the court back in the day.Along with the new jerseys, the Spurs gave their home court a makeover, which will debut on Wednesday. "We’re revealing our brand new #SpursFiesta court this Wednesday during the 2020 Spurs Virtual Draft Watch Party pres. by @ATT," the team tweeted Naturally, the new paint job was also teased in a tweet by the Coyote:
sacurrent.comSpurs team up with DoSeum to unveil new interactive exhibit for kids
SAN ANTONIO – Spurs Give and the DoSeum have teamed up to create a new interactive exhibit for children. The Spurs-themed exhibit is called the “Pully Up Jumper.”It was unveiled Thursday with the help of the Spurs Coyote, former Spurs great Sean Elliott and 350 students from surrounding schools. Spurs Sports & Entertainment Chairman Peter J. Holt, board of managers for SS&E Corinna Holt Richter and DoSeum CEO Dan Menelly were also in attendance and spoke at the unveiling. “I am delighted to see the DoSeum’s work is being recognized and supported by this generous gift from Spurs Give. The exhibit is permanent and will be the first stop guests encounter at the DoSeum.
Spurs Coyote Professed His Eternal Love for Baby Yoda at Thursday's Game
Spurs Coyote he's just like us!The Spurs declared Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Netsnight in honor of the theatrical release of the final entry in the Skywalker saga. "Baby Yoda is cute. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.
sacurrent.comHow to create a fire escape plan for your family
SAN ANTONIO – Creating a fire escape plan for your family in the event of a house fire is very important. Sparky, the mascot for the San Antonio Fire Department, is teaming up with the Spurs Coyote to help you learn about fire safety at home. Here’s how to create a fire escape plan in the event of a fire at your home:Draw a simple plan of your house. Teach the plan to the family and practice. KANGAROO CAM: Live look inside the tree kangaroo habitat at San Antonio Zoo