The Blonds close out NYFW in bejeweled, glitzy glamour

NEW YORK – The Blonds shined like gaudy, shimmering jewels in its fall/winter debut, closing out New York Fashion Week for the season. Held at the Gallery at Spring Studios in New York on Wednesday evening, colorful, glistening jewels set the tone for the night. One of the Blonds’ designers, Phillipe Blond opened the show … Read more

Hamlin: I meant no religious disrespect with Super Bowl jacket

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he never intended to offend anyone for wearing a jacket to the Super Bowl that some felt had an offensive depiction of Jesus. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics … Read more

Thunder hand Rockets 7th straight loss

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 15 points and Jalen Green added 14 for the Rockets. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Houston Rockets 133-96 on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander was 8 of 16 on field goals and 13 of 15 on free throws. The first-time All-Star played … Read more

No more rock the baby: New MLB rule means Astros pitcher Luis Garcia can’t use unique windup

Major League Baseball is adding new rules to speed up the games, including a pitch clock timer that will make the pitcher’s signature move illegal. HOUSTON — One of the most unusual pitching windups in Major League Baseball belongs to Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia.  This season, Garcia’s “rock the baby” motion followed by cha cha steps … Read more

Woman arrested, accused of stealing ceremonial rifles from VFW post

SAN ANTONIO — A woman has been arrested in connection with a burglary in which several rifles including two ceremonial rifles were stolen, according to an arrest affidavit. On January 6, San Antonio Police were called to the 2500 block of West Southcross Boulevard for a burglary. The victim said their business had been burglarized … Read more