The absence of some of the biggest stars has cast a pall over the world championships, and emphasized the need to listen to athletes’ bodies and minds. FUKUOKA, Japan — Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year. Simone Manuel didn’t even try. Adam Peaty is taking an extended break … Read more
To make the young track star’s dreams of playing in the games come true, his family created an online fundraiser and is asking the community for support. ATLANTA — A 9-year-old athlete from Marietta needs the community’s help as he races to attend the 2023 Track and Field Junior Olympics in Iowa. In the first … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Well, this is going to rattle Silver and Black fans to their core. San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama has yet to set foot on the NBA stage for a regular-season game but it is clear to see his impact will be felt immediately. At the NBA Summer League, he flashed his immense … Read more
Reaction to the death of Tony Bennett at age 96: “RIP Tony Bennett. The best of the best. The last of the legends. A man whose heart was as big as his voice. The world’s foremost practitioner of the ‘Art of Excellence.’ Deepest love and condolences to my friend Danny and the family.” — Stevie … Read more
Starting anything new at an older age is impressive, but for Kay Stinnett, let’s just say she has not one but two role models. DAYTON, Texas — Getting up there in years, Kay Stinnett decided turning 65 wasn’t going to pull her life down. “Turning 65 is like a real transition time,” Stinnett said. “You … Read more
The attack happened near the QT on San Pedro just before 11:30 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — A man was stabbed in an area north of downtown and walked to a QuikTrip to ask for help late Thursday night, police said. The attack happened near the QT on San Pedro just before 11:30 p.m. A San … Read more
Police say the man and woman were near their vehicle in the parking lot when another man walked up and began attempting to touch the woman. SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed at a northeast-side motel after defending his girlfriend from a man who tried to touch her, police said. The shooting … Read more