NCAA panel gives final OK to rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries

Feigning injuries, sometimes at the coach’s instruction, had become a concern of the Football Rules Committee in recent years. WASHINGTON — The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel gave final approval to a rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries to stop the game clock, the NCAA announced Thursday. Beginning this season, if medical … Read more

2023 Spurs’ Wembanyama rookie card sells for over $53,000

Victor Wembanyama basketball cards are in high demand, fetching huge sums at auctions. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama’s basketball cards are a hot commodity among collectors and sellers. And if another recent Goldin auction is any indication, Wemby cards could fetch you a fortune if you have the right one. A 2023 … Read more

WWE’s WrestleMania continues to bulk up, providing a dayslong extravaganza for fans

While WrestleMania matches will be held this weekend, a flurry of activities will take place in the days before and after. WASHINGTON — As wrestling fans prepare to descend upon Las Vegas for WWE’s WrestleMania 41, demand has steadily grown so much over the years that it’s now bulked up into a dayslong event. While … Read more

San Antonio’s rising star denied perfect Rookie of the Year sweep | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — With San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle’s standout performance this season, the debate heats up as he leads in key rookie categories, showcasing his NBA-readiness.  Host Jeff Garcia and guest Area 210 Podcast’s Joe Garcia analyze the Rookie of the Year voting tracker, questioning a controversial vote for Atlanta’s rookie. They explore whether … Read more

Chicago’s Vucevic draws inspiration from Tim Duncan; Chris Paul to help small L.A. businesses impacted by wildfires

Nikola Vucevic strived to emulate Tim Duncan’s playing style. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s reach is still felt in the NBA despite being retired since 2016. Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic recently spoke with ScoopB.com to discuss which NBA bigs he has studied to improve his game.  And not surprisingly, he mentioned Duncan … Read more