UFC President Dana White is selling slap fighting as the next big thing in combat sports, but critics say it’s unsafe and fighters risk brain damage. LAS VEGAS — The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, … Read more
Kyrie Irving hit a clutch 3-pointer and scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Luka Doncic added 29 points. DALLAS — Kyrie Irving hit a clutch 3-pointer and scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Luka Doncic added 29 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed … Read more
Thursday marked the M’s last practice of Spring Training. On Friday, they’ll face the San Diego Padres in game one. PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners had their first official full-squad workout Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Peoria, Arizona at Spring Training. Scott Servais says there are 75 players in camp right now. For Servais, this … Read more
UTSA women’s hoops has turned things around in recent weeks and is a force to be reckoned with heading into the tournament. SAN ANTONIO — The UTSA women’s basketball team (11-18) is putting it all together at the right time at the tail-end of a tough season, having won four straight and seven of their … Read more
Over the course of three weeks and 67 games, it’ll all come down to one national champion. WASHINGTON — It’s that time of year once again. March Madness has arrived and 68 men’s and women’s college basketball teams will soon have their sights set on becoming national champions. The 68-team field for both tournaments will … Read more
Here’s the story of why the Spurs are thanking fans in a big way with a box of Silver and Black goodies. SAN ANTONIO — If you do a quick scroll on social media platforms you’ll come across San Antonio Spurs fans showing off their creativity and enthusiasm for the Silver and Black. For example, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger to discuss the other assignment in a bad season for the San Antonio Spurs – player development. Some Spurs fans are griping that at this point of the season, player development is pointless. However, isn’t … Read more