Popovich, Johnson reflect on former Spurs owner Red McCombs

“Red McCombs was the anchor for San Antonio and the Spurs because his faith was so anchored,” Avery Johnson said. SAN ANTONIO — A memorial service held Monday for Red McCombs, a San Antonio business icon and former owner of the San Antonio Spurs, reflected his deep involvement in the San Antonio community and particularly … Read more

Houston, Alabama top AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in

While the top of the pack remained above the rest, many of the NCAA’s top 25 teams shifted tanks in the past week. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The top five spots in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained the same. The rest of the AP Top 25 was a big jumble. Houston was No. … Read more

Blazers’ Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested

Lillard’s 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018. PORTLAND, Ore. — The celebration surrounding Damian Lillard’s record-breaking performance was short-lived. Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers in the … Read more