Second woman sentenced in 2021 shooting death of man near downtown
A second woman charged in connection to an April 2021 shooting at a convenience store near downtown was sentenced to 25 years.
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Big Ten cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership
The Pac-12 is frantically trying to keep their member schools together, but if Oregon and Washington leave it could be the end of the conference of champions. ROSEMONT, Ill. — After multiple meetings and reversals, the Big Ten has officially cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership and join the conference, … Read more
Star soprano Anna Netrebko sues Met Opera over its decision to cut ties over Russia-Ukraine war
Soprano Anna Netrebko, once among the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest box office draws, sued the company and general manager Peter Gelb on Friday, alleging defamation, breach of contract and other violations related to the institution’s decision to drop her following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, asks for at … Read more
Q&A: Keith Urban talks 2024 album, Vegas residency, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES – On Thursday, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that Keith Urban was among its class of 2023 inductees. The news arrived live from Columbia Studio A, just a block and a half from where the country music superstar stayed when he first landed in the Music City from Australia in 1989, … Read more
What to know ahead of Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting
LOS ANGELES – Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles following a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner. On Monday, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. Here’s what you need to … Read more
Why Spurs fans should keep expectations in check; On the newly-named Frost Bank Center | Locked On Spurs
Fan expectations for the Spurs are very high heading into the new season. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Nick Mantas of iHeart Radio to explain why San Antonio Spurs fans should keep expectations for the team in check. Also, a chat about the newly-named Frost Bank … Read more
Former NBA player Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud
Terrence Williams played for the New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings before his career ended in 2013. NEW YORK — A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health … Read more