King James meets Ken in a historic first for Mattel. LOS ANGELES — Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer’s “Kenbassador” series. Last year, nine female athlete … Read more
The former Mav was visibly emotional during the pregame tribute. DALLAS — If you’re someone who tears up during sad movies, chances are you felt the palpable emotion that filled the American Airlines Center during the Dallas Mavericks’ pregame tribute to now-Laker, and beloved former Mav, Luka Doncic on Wednesday. The team played a video … Read more
San Antonio Marathon unveils its inaugural courses, highlighting the city’s culture, iconic landmarks and scenic neighborhoods. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Marathon’s inaugural half and full marathon courses have been revealed! The theme of the races – set for Dec. 7, 2025, marking San Antonio Sports’ initial effort to replace the Rock ‘n’ Roll … Read more
As Luka gets ready to return to the Mavericks, it has us thinking: Where does this rank among hometown favorites returning to play in front of their fans? DALLAS — Luka Doncic is back in Dallas where he belongs, just wearing the wrong jersey. As he gets ready to face the Mavericks — tipoff is … Read more
The announcement came as Verizon and the Green Bay Packers struck a seven-year partnership. WASHINGTON — Verizon and the Green Bay Packers are helping clear veterans’ debt as part of a new seven-year partnership agreement. The deal, which will also make Verizon the official 5G mobile partner of the NFL team, will help administer $3 million … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Despite missing the playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs‘ 2023-2024 NBA season sparks debate. With Victor Wembanyama sidelined and Gregg Popovich’s unexpected absence, the Spurs still managed over 30 wins, marking their best performance in six years. Host Jeff Garcia and guest Area 210’s Mike Jimenez dissect the season’s highs and lows, exploring the … Read more
Mattel says the new Ken doll featuring LeBron James drops at Target, Walmart and Amazon on April 14 with a suggested retail price of $75. AKRON, Ohio — Mattel has announced that Barbie is releasing the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, which will be in the likeness of Akron native and NBA star … Read more