Vegas gives us the projection on how many games will Wembanyama play. SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2023-24 NBA prop futures and are projecting how many games San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will be playing next season. Oddsmaker BetOnline is projecting Wembanyama will be playing 65.5 games for the 2023-24 … Read more
The 19-year-old Frenchman is a two-way wing who does a bit of everything on the court, and speaks Spanish to boot. Here’s what he brings to San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs seem to find quality players no matter where they’re drafting, and they’re hoping they struck gold with second-round selection Sidy Cissoko. On … Read more
Reports say Mallett drowned on a Florida beach on Tuesday. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett drowned on a Florida beach on Tuesday, according to reports. He was 35. KHOU 11 sister station THV, in Arkansas, got the news from the vice principal of the high school at which Mallett was the head … Read more
Cedric Killings was a defensive tackle whose NFL career ended when he suffered a fracture of his C-4 vertebrae in a 2007 game against the Colts. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texan DT Cedric Killings, known as “Big Red,” has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 45, according to his wife. Killings played eight seasons … Read more
Special jerseys will still be made, but they won’t be worn during warmups. NEW YORK — NHL teams won’t wear special themed jerseys for pregame warmups next season, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday. All 32 teams will continue to host Pride, Hockey is for Everyone, Hockey Fights Cancer, Indigenous Celebration, Military Appreciation and a bunch … Read more
Are there any negatives to Wembanyama’s decision to sit out of the upcoming FIBA World Cup? SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger to react to San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama opting to sit out of the FIBA World Cup games. Also, … Read more
The Spurs have been front-and-center helping Uvalde heal in the wake of the Robb Elementary tragedy. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have been nominated for the 2023 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year award ESPN announced. The aim of the award is to recognize a sports team that demonstrates how teamwork can create a … Read more