Spurs’ Mamukelashvili sees comparisons between Victor Wembanyama and Bucks’ Antetokounmpo

“I think he will be a generational player once he develops,” said Mamukelashvili. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Sandro Mamukelashvili will soon be battling on the court with rookie Victor Wembanyama next season and already he is comparing him to a current NBA champion. Mamu spoke with BasketNews about the rookie big man and … Read more

Spurs expected to make ‘major partnership announcement’ about arena naming rights

The team announced in 2021 that it would seek a new naming rights sponsor after AT&T decided not to continue with its Spurs deal. SAN ANTONIO — Spurs Sports & Entertainment has scheduled a news conference Thursday to “make a major partnership announcement,” the team said Wednesday. The team was widely reported to be announcing … Read more

U.S. Women’s World Cup tie with Portugal draws overnight audience of 1.35 million on Fox

The three U.S. group stage matches averaged 4,345,000 on Fox, an 11% increase over four years ago, when the tournament took place in France. LOS ANGELES — The United States’ 0-0 draw against Portugal in the Women’s World Cup was the most-watched overnight program in Fox history. The game on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand, … Read more

Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if the Pac-12 falls apart

A group of presidents from the Big Ten conference discussed the possibility of adding more West Coast schools in light of the Pac-12’s recent struggles. ROSEMONT, Ill. — A group of presidents from the Big Ten conference began discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference in light of the Pac-12’s … Read more