Sports figures we lost in 2022

Mike Leach, Bill Russell and Tony Siragusa are just a few of the many sports figures who died in 2022. WASHINGTON — One of the most influential football coaches in history. An NBA great who anchored a basketball dynasty. And a Hall of Fame broadcaster whose career spanned more than six decades.  The world this … Read more

Thunder 130, Spurs 114: What they said after the game

The Spurs were unable to get a road win versus the Thunder. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up a road loss versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, 130-114. Devin Vassell had 20 points and three rebounds to lead the team while Tre Jones added 14 points. Keldon Johnson finished with 19 points and … Read more

Spurs hang tough with Thunder before falling, 130-114; Popovich ejected

San Antonio falls to 11-23 on the season with Tuesday’s loss. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder closed a season-high, seven-game homestand by beating the San Antonio Spurs 130-114 on Tuesday night. Mike Muscala, pressed into extended action due to an early injury … Read more

Celtics cruise to 24-point win over Rockets

Jalen Green scored 28 and Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 points and nine assists for the Rockets. BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 39 points in the third quarter, pouring it on after he was knocked to the parquet by a flagrant foul that sparked the Boston Celtics to a 126-102 victory over … Read more

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is in concussion protocol again

Under the policy, every player diagnosed with a concussion must go through a five-step process before being cleared to practice or participate in a game. MIAMI — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been placed in concussion protocol for the second time this season. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa suffered a concussion sometime … Read more

JJ Watt says he’s retiring from the NFL after this season

The former Houston Texans star tweeted the announcement Tuesday morning. HOUSTON — With two games left in the 2022 NFL season, former Houston Texans star and current Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman JJ Watt is hinting at retirement. “Koa’s first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game,” Watt tweeted Tuesday morning. “My heart is … Read more

50,000 tickets sold for Spurs return to the Alamodome

The game is set to be the fourth time in NBA history a crowd has been over 50,000 people. SAN ANTONIO — Slowly but surely the San Antonio Spurs are on pace to make NBA history. The Spurs announced that tickets have surpassed 50,000 sold for the team’s historic return to the Alamodome. And to … Read more