Five things to watch: Spurs vs. Jazz

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (10-22) will face the Utah Jazz (19-16) on Monday night at the AT&T Center. The Spurs are on a two-game losing streak while Utah has won two-straight games. GAME REWIND The Spurs are coming off a 133-113 road loss versus the Orlando Magic. Keldon Johnson had 17 points … Read more

‘Character on and off the floor’: Statue of Dirk Nowitzki unveiled at AAC ahead of Mavs’ Christmas Day game

“You deserve it for every fan of the Dallas Mavericks, for every fan of Dirk Nowitzki,” Mavs owner Mark Cuban said. DALLAS — On Christmas morning, the Dallas Mavericks unveiled a larger-than-life statue of Dirk Nowitzki on the American Airlines Center plaza. “You earned it for every fan of the Dallas Mavericks, for every fan … Read more

Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83

Whitworth won the LPGA money title eight times and was player of the year seven times. WASHINGTON — Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single … Read more

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45

UFC president Dana White called Stephan Bonnar “one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon.” WASHINGTON — Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45. Bonnar, who was inducted into the … Read more

Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?

Despite the name, Boxing Day isn’t related to the sport of boxing or returning Christmas presents. WASHINGTON — As Christmas Day gets underway, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries are looking ahead to Boxing Day on Monday. Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. Despite the name, … Read more