NEW ORLEANS – For 17 seasons the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has been under the musical direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto. That changes this summer when conductor Matthew Kraemer takes the reigns. The orchestra’s Board of Trustees recently announced that Kramer will take over in July and make his official introduction to music lovers in mid-September. … Read more
“It’s the definition of ‘arrogance of authority,’” SAPD chief William McManus told KENS 5. “It was the opposite of the way things should be done.” SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus condemned the behaviors of five Memphis police officers Friday, moments after the city released video of the men beating Tyre … Read more
The 2023 NBA 2K League Draft pool consisted of 200 players. SAN ANTONIO — The 2023 NBA 2K League Draft was held in New York City and consisted of a three-round draft, the 25 NBA 2K League teams selecting 47 players to complete their five-person rosters ahead of the league’s 2023 season. And with the No. … Read more
The Grizzlies marked a moment of silence at Friday’s game in Minneapolis, the city where George Floyd was killed by police in an act that sparked worldwide protests. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins watched a televised interview on Friday of Tyre Nichols’ mother speaking about the loss of her son, and lost … Read more
Spurs fans can help send Bassey to Utah to represent the team at the 2023 NBA All-Star festivities. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs fans can help send center Charles Bassey to Utah for the first 2023 NBA G League Next Up Game by voting to secure him a spot on the team. Twenty-four NBA … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt told reporters Friday that he is baffled over how $12.7 million of his money has gone missing from a local private investment firm that authorities are investigating as part of a massive fraud that began more than a decade ago. Bolt also said he has … Read more
A federal appeals court in New York is considering whether a law school in Vermont modified a pair of large murals when it concealed them behind a wall of panels against the artist’s wishes after they were considered by some in the school community to be racially offensive. Artist Sam Kerson created the colorful murals … Read more