Diamondbacks pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw

“I don’t really know what happened, honestly,” Gallen said. “I just know that the ball changed directions really.” OAKLAND, Calif. — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson. Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer. While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen … Read more

WWE legend ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham dies at 79

WWE calls him “perhaps the single-most influential performer in WWE history” who influenced countless wrestlers and revolutionized the industry. LOS ANGELES — WWE Hall of Fame inductee “Superstar” Billy Graham, known for “outrageous” ring attire and colorful interviews, has died at age 79 after a long battle with a series of illnesses. He had been … Read more

Rockets, Pistons fans in shambles after losing the Wembanyama sweepstakes, seeing Spurs win Draft Lottery

“No! They’re our rivalry! The Spurs,” shouted one Rockets fan. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, and Houston Rockets owned the best odds to win the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery at 14 percent. But when the NBA started to announce the order and stopped after announcing the Pistons fell to the No. … Read more

Wembanyama gives Spurs immediate boost in interest, ticket sales, merch and more

The French star is the best prospect since LeBron, and his expected arrival in San Antonio is already boosting interest and revenue for the team and area businesses. SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs’ ticket staff had a watch party for the NBA Draft Lottery in the bowels of the AT&T Center on Tuesday night. Their team won … Read more