Wemby named Western Conference Player of the Week after awe-inspiring start to the season

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama has racked up broken records, highlight-reel blocks and awe-inspiring plays through the San Antonio Spurs’ first three games of the season – all wins – and now has an NBA accolade to show for it.  The association on Monday announced that San Antonio’s star center was named Western Conference Player … Read more

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian squashes ‘ridiculous’ rumor that he’s interested in NFL openings

Sarkisian has been the Longhorns’ head coach since 2021. Earlier this year, he extended his contract with UT Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is pushing back against a rumor that alleged he’s interested in NFL job openings, including the Tennessee Titans vacancy. The speculation began after The Athletic’s Diana Russini reported that Sarkisian … Read more

Rookie Dylan Harper’s first NBA home-opening game lived up to his expectations

“Crowd is crazy,” said Spurs’ Dylan Harper after experiencing his first San Antonio home crowd. SAN ANTONIO — After two road games to start the new season, the San Antonio Spurs finally played their home-opening game against the visiting Nets. In front of a sell-out crowd (19,016), the Spurs did not disappoint the fans at … Read more

How far can Victor Wembanyama carry the Spurs? | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and Spurs on Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman break down San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama’s game-changing impact and the Spurs’ evolving roster.  The discussion covers Stephon Castle’s potential as a co-pilot, Jeremy Sochan’s role, and how new head coach Mitch Johnson’s intense style is reshaping San Antonio. Will Wembanyama’s stellar … Read more

Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin meets namesake service dog in training

America’s VetDog’s named a future service dog “Ovi” as a tribute to Alexander Ovechkin’s historic career. WASHINGTON — There’s a new “Ovi” in town! This one is an 18-week-old black Labrador Retriever. America’s VetDogs, a nonprofit that provides specially trained service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities announced its newest service dog in … Read more

Spurs unveil Gregg Popovich’s banner, celebrating his 1,390 wins and 5 NBA titles

The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled a banner celebrating Gregg Popovich. They did it quietly during their home opener on Sunday. There was no public ceremony,… SAN ANTONIO(AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled a banner celebrating Gregg Popovich. Fittingly, they did it quietly. The banner was hoisted before San Antonio’s home opener on … Read more