Spurs’ Stephon Castle likely to be named the Rookie of the Year… just not unanimously

Stephon Castle will likely win 2024-25 Rookie of the Year, but not unanimously thanks to one voter. SAN ANTONIO — It is widely agreed upon that San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Stephon Castle will be named the NBA’s 2024-25 Rookie of the Year. Castle led all rookies in several statistical categories: Points scored (1,070), steals … Read more

Tennis player Harriet Dart apologizes for saying opponent should put on deodorant during match

After the footage spread on social media, Harriet Dart posted an apology on Instagram and said “it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret.” PARIS, France — British tennis player Harriet Dart has apologized after asking the chair umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant because she “smells really bad.” Dart lost … Read more

Texas House passes bill that would let universities pay student athletes

Athletes are already allowed to receive payments from private entities for their “name, image and likeness.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Tuesday passed a bill to let universities pay student athletes for their name, image and likeness (NIL). Under current Texas law, only outside entities like national advertisers are allowed to pay student athletes. … Read more

A country music superstar will headline the F1 US Grand Prix at COTA this year

Norwegian DJ Kygo and “red dirt” country band Turnpike Troubadours will also headline during race weekend. AUSTIN, Texas — A country music superstar will take the stage during this year’s Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). On Tuesday, COTA announced the music headliners for race weekend in October, including country legend … Read more

‘We’ve got some great pieces’ | Keldon Johnson sees tremendous potential with the direction of the Spurs roster

The Spurs look to a bright future as they continue building around a promising core. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ 2024-25 season is over, but the rebuild continues as their offseason gets underway. The team ended the season with a 34-48 record, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. But that record represents … Read more