The 7-foot-3 French 19-year-old is one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history and will be expected to make an immediate impact on the league. CHICAGO — Victor Wembanyama is set to follow in the footsteps of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs are ready to welcome the French … Read more
Dallas gets to keep its first-round pick, which had a chance to go to the New York Knicks due to the 2019 trade. CHICAGO — The NBA Draft Lottery has arrived, and the Dallas Mavericks learned where they’d be picking. After having the 10th worst record in the 2022-2023 season, the Mavs (38-44) had an … Read more
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden marked Jewish American Heritage Month on Tuesday by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat rising antisemitism, at a White House reception that featured performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade.” Biden told the crowd it was important to him personally to guard against the rise of “antisemitic … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos to give some final thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs and the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, including some superstitions to help the Spurs win it all. Also, some Spurs news, including Tre Jones nominated for an … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney on Tuesday asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World, claiming the company has been the victim of the “weaponizing” powers of government aimed at punishing it for opposing a law dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by critics. … Read more
Viera joins the franchise as a strategic partner and member of the board of managers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have announced Paul Viera, founder of global investment firm EARNEST Partners, has joined the franchise’s investor group as a strategic partner and a member of the board of managers. The transaction has been … Read more
CANNES – The Cannes red carpet sprang to life again Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. Throngs of onlookers shouted “Johnny!” as Depp, in purple-hued sunglasses signed autographs and edged back … Read more