Fake Spurs “fan box” ads raise scam concerns as excitement builds around playoff run

A fake social media ad promises Spurs fans a $13.95 swag box with jerseys, hoodies and more — but experts warn it could be a scam. SAN ANTONIO — As Spurs fever spreads across San Antonio, consumer advocates are warning fans to think twice before clicking on social media ads promising heavily discounted team merchandise. … Read more

City Council approves two Project Marvel contracts totaling $6.3 million, including hiring of executive manager

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones was the lone nay vote on both measures after taking issue with leaders’ decision to delay an overarching briefing on project updates. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio city leaders approved more than $6 million in contracts Thursday aimed at keeping the ball dribbling on Project Marvel, the city’s downtown sports and … Read more

March Madness is changing for the first time in 15 years — Here’s what it means for brackets

The new 76-team brackets will jam eight extra games into the front half of the first week of the men’s and women’s tournaments. INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA announced Thursday, it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each, starting next season. It’s a move that will drop more early-round games into the … Read more

LIVE UPDATES: Spurs hold Timberwolves to lowest-scoring half of season, lead by 35 points going into 4th quarter

The Spurs were able to hold Minnesota to their lowest-scoring half in any playoff or regular season game this year. | Find live updates from Game 2 below SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are back on their home floor Friday night with a chance to reset their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, … Read more