“I thought our physicality and resistance was at an appropriate level,” said Spurs interim head coach Mitch Johnson after the Spurs win over the Suns. SAN ANTONIO — Part of their Rodeo Trip, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Sun 120-109 in Austin, TX Thursday. The Spurs are now 3-4 on the extended road trip. … Read more
Current owner Hal Steinbrenner announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. … Read more
If snakes or other reptiles give you the creeps… you need to visit Reptilandia in Johnson City, where you may just put those fears to rest. JOHNSON CITY, Texas — It’s no secret, I have such a strong respect for snakes… it borders on hysteria! I simply am afraid of them, yet at the same … Read more
ESPN has carried MLB games since 1990, but the network cut back its coverage in the current contract to 30 regular-season games and the Wild Card postseason series. NEW YORK — ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. … Read more
The rivalry took on an added intensity with the cross-border animosity following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and talk of making Canada the 51st state. BOSTON — Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as … Read more
After being cut from her high school team because of her arm, Sinaman-Daniel began reaching out to college-level coaches, hoping one would give her a chance. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — When her high school basketball coach cut her from the team senior year, Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel refused to let that rejection, or the fact she was born … Read more
De’Aaron Fox continued his impressive play since being acquired by San Antonio, scoring a team-high 26 points. AUSTIN, Texas — De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the … Read more