SPORTS

San Antonio fell to 1-2 in three games since French star Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season because of a blood clot in his right shoulder. NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on … Read more

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs’ Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, according to ESPN. San Antonio Spurs’ Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his future is uncertain as he recovers from a mild stroke suffered in November, league … Read more

LJ Cryer scored 28 points as Houston held off Iowa State to improve to 23-4 on the season. HOUSTON — L.J. Cryer scored 28 points, Milos Uzan added 19 points and No. 5 Houston held on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 68-59 on Saturday. Cryer and Uzan combined to shoot 18 of 27, including … Read more

The No. 19 ranked Baylor women cruised to 8th straight win 67-52 over Iowa State in Waco, Texas. WACO, Texas — WACO, Texas (AP) — Yaya Felder scored 15 points, Bella Fontleroy added 14 and No. 19 Baylor won its eight-straight game, taking down Iowa State 67-52 on Saturday. Jada Walker had 12 points and … Read more

Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Mets, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning against Houston on Saturday. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team. Again. Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat … Read more