“I’m not kicking myself about anything really,” Victor Wembanyama said postgame. “I’m not worried the slightest.” SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs couldn’t make use of home-court advantage in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, falling to the New York Knicks, 105-95. San Antonio struggled from the field, shooting 36% on 32-of-89. They were … Read more
The injuries come as the World Cup has expanded to include 48 teams, meaning more matches during the 39-day tournament. WASHINGTON — Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. Months before the soccer tournament, stars like France’s Kylian Mbappe and … Read more
The race will be run at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park undergoes renovations and will cover 1 1/4 miles instead of the traditional 1 1/2. WASHINGTON — The 2026 Belmont Stakes will bring this year’s Triple Crown season to a close Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in New York. The 158th running of the … Read more
The “Tarps Off” trend that started in St. Louis with a baseball team from Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. HOUSTON — You may have seen them high up in the right field bleachers at Daikin Park during Tuesday’s Pirates-Astros game – a whole section of bare-chested fans waving their shirts round and round in the … Read more
Estimated value could be up to a $50 million local economic impact, according to Jeff Webster with the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. SAN ANTONIO — With the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks duke it out in the NBA Finals, local businesses, especially hotels, are also looking to score big. “The city’s … Read more
From Avery Johnson’s shot to Wemby’s Finals run, local veterans say the Spurs-Knicks matchup brings back memories of 1999. SAN ANTONIO — When the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in the NBA Finals, many fans will be focused on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson and a new generation of stars. For veterans gathered … Read more
Jalen Brunson shook off early injury scare to finish with a game-high 30 points for New York. Victor Wembanyama’s 26 led the Spurs, who shot just 36% from the floor. SAN ANTONIO — A dash of blue and orange has arrived in San Antonio, but the intensity of Silver & Black fandom is still reaching … Read more