Longtime Baseline Bum, Joe Compean, passes away; Spurs, Wembanyama merchandise make NBA’s top-selling list

Compean was a Baseline Bum member since the team played in the Hemisfair Arena. SAN ANTONIO — His family and the Baseline Bums have announced that Joe Compean, one of the original San Antonio Spurs Baseline Bums, has passed away. “Our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Compean. He was a long time Baseline … Read more

‘The Curse of Rowdy’: The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since their mascot debuted

The Cowboys won five Super Bowls before Rowdy appeared on the sidelines and none since. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are a franchise rich with tradition and iconic imagery. The famed star on their helmets, the most recognizable logo in sports. The glamorous history of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, now famous on reality TV. And … Read more

Astros reportedly talking to Alex Bregman again and if he returns, it could mean a position change for Jose Altuve

National baseball writer Bob Nightengale got the talking started with a post on X. HOUSTON — Alex Bregman remains a free agent, but now there’s a report that the Astros and the longtime Houston third-baseman are talking again and the door is open for him to return to Houston. And if he does come back, … Read more

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Ippei Mizuhara is due to be sentenced Feb. 6 after pleading guilty to bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return. LOS ANGELES — A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani ‘s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for … Read more

San Antonio Spurs 140, Indiana Pacers 110: What they said after the game

“It was a great support from the crowd,” said Wembanyama after the Spurs’ win over the Pacers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris, France. San Antonio outscored Indiana 45-23 in the third en route to the win. Victor Wembanyama finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Harrison … Read more

Super Bowl halftime show guest performer revealed

A multi-Grammy award winning singer will be leading the Super Bowl halftime show festivities alongside Kendrick Lamar. NEW ORLEANS — Guess who’s joining Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl halftime stage? None other than multi-Grammy winner singer SZA. Lamar and Apple Music released a trailer Thursday of him walking on a football field before SZA walked up … Read more