Texas Tech secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and have a bye for the first round. No. 7 seeded Texas A&M will play the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 20. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Two Texas teams have made the College Football Playoffs and for once one of them doesn’t reside in Austin. The … Read more
A 20-year-old person of interest was taken into custody on Monday near Buffalo, New York. WASHINGTON — A person of interest related to the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in custody, the U.S. Marshal’s Buffalo office has confirmed. A 20-year-old man from the Bronx surrendered himself to authorities on Monday in … Read more
Russell Westbrook surpasses Tim Duncan to claim the No. 17 spot on the NBA All-Time Scoring List. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan has moved down one spot on the NBA All-Time Scoring List to No. 18, as Kings’ Russell Westbrook has passed him to move into the No. 17 spot. Recently, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The discussion intensifies as rumors swirl regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rumored departure from the Milwaukee Bucks, with the San Antonio Spurs emerging as a strong potential suitor. Weighing the steep cost in assets like Stephon Castle and invaluable draft picks, host Jeff Garcia and guest Spurs On Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman analyze how … Read more
Bobsled, skeleton and luge events showcase athletes racing at speeds up to 90 mph. ITALY, — Three sliding sports—bobsled, skeleton and luge—will take center stage at the Winter Games, with athletes reaching speeds approaching 90 mph on icy tracks. Bobsled combines elements of Formula One and NASCAR racing on ice, with torpedo-shaped sleds accelerating to … Read more
As Italy gears up for the Winter Olympics, Lake Garda emerges as a serene escape, offering historic charm and natural beauty. SIRMIONE, Province of Brescia — As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics, travelers are turning their attention to Lake Garda, the country’s largest lake and a popular destination in northern Italy. Stretching 32 … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Team USA Curling competes at the Winter Olympics in February, athletes will take to the ice wearing uniforms designed by Columbia Sportswear. The Portland-based company partnered with Team USA Curling more than a year ago to create both competition uniforms and village wear. Designers focused on combining outdoor performance with patriotic … Read more