Maine Gov. Janet Mills paid tribute to Tiant in a social media post, saying he was a mainstay at the Maine Diner in Wells. BOSTON — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the … Read more
“I feel he played under control,” said Mamukelashvili about Stephon Castle’s league debut. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio Spurs rookies made their NBA preseason debuts, and big man Sandro Mamukelashvili liked what he saw on the floor. “You know, I thought all the guys they played great,” he said following the Spurs preseason loss … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — From San Antonio Spurs‘ Blake Wesley’s development in his third NBA season to the introduction of Jacob Toby as the new TV play-by-play broadcaster, there’s plenty to discuss. Join host Jeff Garcia and guest Rudy Campos of Sweep The League as they focus on what area on the court Wesley can improve … Read more
February marks the 45th anniversary of the Americans beating the heavily favored Soviet Union on the way to the gold medal on home ice in Lake Placid. WASHINGTON — A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team that … Read more
Matt Bonner, Manu Ginobili, and Fabricio Oberto reunited at the San Antonio staple. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner captured a reunion with a few of his former Silver and Black teammates at Specht’s Bar and Grill. The former Spurs TV analyst met with Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto and shared … Read more
Texas and Oklahoma play their first Red River Rivalry as members of the SEC, and the ticket prices show “it just means more.” DALLAS — The adage in the SEC goes: “It just means more.” The hype around the 120th Red River Rivalry, Texas and Oklahoma’s first as SEC members, is evident in the ticket … Read more
Some of the newest Spurs scored their first points wearing the Silver & Black as the team’s marquee players sat out. SAN ANTONIO — With some of their biggest names watching from the sidelines – including newcomer Chris Paul and reigning Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama – the San Antonio Spurs put on a … Read more