Cleveland Cavaliers 114, San Antonio Spurs 113: What they said after the game

So close! Here’s what Mitch Johnson, Stephon Castle, Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes said after the Spurs’ home loss to the Cavaliers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home 114-13, led by Devin Vassell’s 24 points. San Antonio lost the regular-season series to the Cavs 0-2. Stephon Castle … Read more

UConn women throttle UCLA 85-51 in Final Four to advance to national championship

It was all Huskies all night, as UConn could not be denied on Friday. Geno Auriemma’s team fired on all cylinders from the opening tip to the final whistle. TAMPA, Fla. — Against the toughest competition, the UConn women’s basketball team played one of its best games of the season during the national semifinal Friday … Read more

Local deli becomes unlikely part of Duke’s Final Four journey, as San Antonio businesses cash in on event

Beacon Hill Market & Deli fuels Duke Basketball’s championship quest with sandwiches as part of a surprising partnership. SAN ANTONIO — Amid the excitement of the Final Four, a small, locally owned deli has found itself at the heart of one team’s quest for a championship. What started with an unexpected e-mail turned into a … Read more

Residents near Alamodome turn homes into paid parking lots for Final Four visitors

The Lavaca Neighborhood Association is one community where some residents have expressed concern about people parking in areas where they shouldn’t. SAN ANTONIO — As tens of thousands of basketball fans pack the Alamo City for the Final Four, some San Antonio residents are hoping to cash in on the parking challenges while others have … Read more

5 things to watch: Spurs looks to rebound against mighty Cavaliers

Can the Spurs snap their three-game home losing streak with a win over the East-leading Cavaliers? SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (32-44) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (61-15) Friday in their final meeting of the season.  The Spurs are 0-1 against the Cavs this year, having almost handed the Eastern Conference contenders just their … Read more