The suit argues Ivy League schools illegally conspired to limit financial aid and not compensate athletes for their services. HARTFORD, Conn. — A pair of basketball players from Brown allege in a federal lawsuit that the Ivy League’s policy of not offering athletic scholarships amounts to a price-fixing agreement that denies athletes proper financial aid … Read more
Jones met with members of the Air National Guard Wing Unit and the Spurs announced Military Appreciation Night details. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Tre Jones may feel the need for speed and join “Top Gun” after visiting Lackland Air Force Base. With the team away from the court until Friday night when they … Read more
It’s the first time the NFL has scheduled a game on the day after Thanksgiving. WASHINGTON — Prime Video will give an early Christmas gift to football fans for the coming season: Amazon announced Tuesday that the Black Friday game on Nov. 24 will be available for all fans to stream for free. The 2023 … Read more
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