Flyers’ Ivan Provorov boycotts team’s Pride night, citing religion

Flyers coach John Tortorella said he didn’t contemplate scratching Provorov for not taking warmups. In fact, he supported Provorov. PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov didn’t participate in the pregame skate on Tuesday night because he wouldn’t wear the team’s LGBTQ+ Pride Night warmup jersey. The 26-year-old defenseman told reporters after the Flyers’ 5-2 … Read more

Gov. Ned Lamont proposes tax cut for CT businesses – mySA

Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday proposed restoring Connecticut’s pass-through entity tax credit to its original level, which would enable the state’s  small business owners to save money by claiming a larger credit on their personal returns. “These changes we are proposing will help small businesses in Connecticut save money, which they can use to reinvest … Read more

Visit San Antonio closing downtown location, shifting to digital – San Antonio Express-News

Visit San Antonio, the public-private organization that markets the city to convention planners and travelers, is shuttering its sole visitor information center across the street from the Alamo. The center, where travelers can ask employees for help, browse brochures and gifts and purchase tickets for area attractions, will close by March 31. The shutdown will … Read more

Checking in on potential Spurs NBA draft picks | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio Sports Stars’ Jack Thompson to check in on the possible NBA Draft picks for the Spurs. What is the latest on the Spurs’ draft chances? How is Victor Wembanyama looking? What about Scoot Henderson? Also, are there any other … Read more

Coel, Cruz, Federer, Lipa and Wintour are Met Gala chairs

A starry group of celebs from film, TV, sports, music and fashion will be channeling the Lagerfeld Look at this year’s Met Gala on May 1. Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa and Anna Wintour are the evening’s co-chairs. Also announced Wednesday was the dress code: Perhaps not surprisingly, it is “In honor … Read more

Spurs defeat Nets, 106-98

The Spurs snapped their five-game losing streak. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs snapped their losing five-game skid with a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 106-98, at the AT&T Center. The Spurs ended the regular-season series against the Nets at 1-1. Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds to lead the … Read more