Packers star Billy Howton, believed to be oldest living former NFL player, has died

When he retired in 1963, Billy Howton was the NFL’s all-time leading receiver in receptions (503) and receiving yards (8,459). HOUSTON — Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players … Read more

San Antonio Spurs news: Roster movement, Project Marvel update & more | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ offseason moves take center stage as Riley Minix and Harrison Ingram join on two-way contracts.  Host Jeff Garcia and guest AP Sports writer Raul Dominguez break down these additions, comparing Minix to a more athletic Davis Bertans.  The controversial Project Marvel faces scrutiny after the mayor’s “strategic pause” … Read more

Oddsmaker has Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson with top-five odds to win the Coach of the Year Award

SAN ANTONIO — New team head coach Mitch Johnson will lead the San Antonio Spurs following Gregg Popovich’s retirement due to medical issues. Johnson will have some big shoes to fill, but he already had a near full season at the helm last season as interim coach, which should serve him well in the upcoming … Read more

Mayor Jones calls for ‘strategic pause’ on Project Marvel negotiations with Spurs

The mayor says San Antonians deserve “an independent, detailed economic analysis” before the City Council votes on the project. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for a “strategic pause” in the city’s negotiations with the Spurs over the proposed sports and entertainment district known as Project Marvel. The mayor released … Read more

Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys

His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond. OXNARD, Calif. — Having dealt with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in multiple rounds of high-profile contract negotiations, quarterback Dak Prescott has played the proverbial game and lived to tell about it. His … Read more