Sixers 137, Spurs 125: What they said after the game

“There were too many of them [turnovers] and it definitely cost us tonight,” said Jakob Poeltl. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost versus the Philadelphia Sixers, 137-125, at the AT&T Center. San Antonio is now on an eight-game losing skid. Malakai Branham had 26 points and three assists to lead the team while … Read more

Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars

LOS ANGELES – The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of Motown stars. The occasion was to honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for their musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares Persons of the … Read more

Punk icon Lydon fails in bid to play Eurovision Song Contest

LONDON – Punk icon John Lydon has failed in his attempt to become Ireland’s entry for the pop music competition the Eurovision Song Contest. The former Sex Pistols frontman entered the song “Hawaii” with his post-punk band Public Image Ltd. in the national runoff for May’s continent-wide contest. Jurors and viewers of a televised final … Read more

Branham scores a career-high 26, but Spurs fall to Sixers 137-125

San Antonio couldn’t keep Philadelphia from scoring, and lost their eighth game in a row. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (14-39) got another career night from rookie Malaki Branham, but couldn’t keep the Sixers from scoring in a 137-125 loss, their eighth defeat in a row. Branham, Josh Richardson and Keita Bates-Diop all … Read more

Longtime AP country music chronicler Joe Edwards dies at 75

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Journalist Joe Edwards, who chronicled country music and helped “Rocky Top” become a Tennessee state song during his four-decade Associated Press career, has died. He was 75. Longtime AP colleague Randall Dickerson said Edwards’ wife called him to share the news that her husband died Friday after a lengthy illness in Nashville. … Read more

Game Story: Spurs vs. Sixers

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (14-38) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (33-17) tonight at the AT&T Center. The Spurs are riding a seven-game losing skid and are 1-0 versus the Sixers this season. Malaki Branham, Josh Richardson and Keita Bates-Diop all started the game due to injuries to other players, and all got … Read more