Hornets 120, Spurs 110: What they said after the game

The Spurs are now on a 14-game losing skid. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost versus the Charlotte Hornets, 120-110, during the 2023 Rodeo Trip. San Antonio is now on a 14-game losing skid, the longest in franchise history, and is 0-5 on the extended trip. Malaki Branham had 23 points and three … Read more

At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball

The centurion nun writes that unlike many people her age, she’s comfortable with new technology, reading the Bible on her tablet. CHICAGO — At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again — “I’ve got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for … Read more

Green helps Nuggets go into break with 118-109 win over Mavs

Luka Doncic had 37 points in leading a banged-up Dallas team that was missing guard Kyrie Irving due to lower-back tightness. Reserve Jeff Green scored a season-high 24 points, Nikola Jokic notched his 21st triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets headed into the All-Star break with a 119-108 victory over the short-handed Dallas … Read more

Hamlin: I meant no religious disrespect with Super Bowl jacket

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he never intended to offend anyone for wearing a jacket to the Super Bowl that some felt had an offensive depiction of Jesus. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics … Read more

Thunder hand Rockets 7th straight loss

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 15 points and Jalen Green added 14 for the Rockets. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Houston Rockets 133-96 on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander was 8 of 16 on field goals and 13 of 15 on free throws. The first-time All-Star played … Read more