Several nations will boycott the Paralympic Opening Ceremony on Friday. Here’s why

The inclusion of two nations’ athletes has forced countries to condemn the event altogether. VERONA, Italy β€” The first events of the 2026 Paralympics have already begun, but several nations will be absent from the Games’ grand opening on Friday. At least nine countries have vowed to either significantly reduce the number of athletes who … Read more

Donate blood in March for a chance to win ‘suite’ reward from Spurs

‘SUITE DEAL’πŸ©ΈπŸ€ Blood donors in San Antonio can enter to win suite tickets to a Spurs game while helping patients in need during March community blood drives. SAN ANTONIO β€” Giving blood this month could come with a “suite” reward. The South Texas Blood & Tissue is teaming up with the San Antonio Spurs to … Read more

Fresh off Rodeo Road Trip, Spurs to face East-leading Pistons on Thursday: What to know

The Spurs beat the Pistons during their undefeated February. Can they down the East’s best once again? SAN ANTONIO β€” The Spurs‘ annual Rodeo Road Trip is over, and for the first time in a while they’re in position to make noise in the Western Conference playoff race. Despite the many road games in February, … Read more

US biathlon head coach to step down after team fails to win Olympic medal

Armin Auchentaller coached the men’s and women’s teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics. WASHINGTON β€” U.S. Biathlon head coach Armin Auchentaller will leave the team at the end of this season after the Americans failed to win their first medal in the sport at the Winter Olympics. No replacement was named, which is significant because Auchentaller … Read more

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with conflicts in Iran and Mexico

Here’s a look at some of the issues drawing scrutiny as the countdown began. GENEVA, Switzerland β€” With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran conflict has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. How the conflict will affect the world’s most … Read more