Samson Aletan’s father was a college professor who instilled a love of education in his children. DALLAS — Samson Aletan is one of the best basketball players in Texas. A 6-foot-10-inch force in the middle for the Lake Highlands Wildcats — the No. 1 team in Texas, and the favorite to win a state title … Read more
Brennan has gone 27-1 since a four-game losing streak in November. Friday night will bring their biggest test of the season yet. SAN ANTONIO — The lady Cougars of Clark High School captured the 6A title last weekend. Now the Brennan boys hope to keep San Antonians celebrating when UIL 6A Semifinals action gets underway Friday. … Read more
The Central Division-leading Dallas Stars enjoyed their best offensive output in 14 years. DALLAS — Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists, Radek Faksa scored twice and the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars enjoyed their best offensive output in 14 years in a 10-4 rout over the Bufalo Sabres on Thursday night. Joe Pavelski, Joel … Read more
After Jackson was granted the ability to negotiate with other teams, a surprising number of NFL teams came out to say they weren’t pursuing the former MVP. BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens did not reach an agreement on an extension with former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, instead offering him a non-exclusive franchise tag. This means … Read more
“Victor [Wembanyama] go to San Antonio they’ll put some weight on you,” said Barkley. SAN ANTONIO — The race to the bottom of the NBA standings is heating up and the race for the chance of drafting French phenom Victor Wembanyama includes the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama has all the tools to become the next … Read more
Anthony Davis is stepping up in LeBron James’ absence, suddenly leading the Lakers into the playoff conversation. LOS ANGELES — After a 112-103 win over Memphis on Tuesday night, the Lakers moved to 32-34 and jumped to ninth in the Western Conference standings and a spot in the play-in tournament. In a postgame edition of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Two Shots Podcast’s Joe Garcia to put into the spotlight Spurs’ Charles Bassey. What is his ceiling? What has he shown this season? All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs. [embedded content] Subscribe to Locked On … Read more