Spurs’ comeback bid falls short against Rockets, despite Branham catching fire in the third

Houston got its revenge after losing to San Antonio two days earlier. The Spurs are now 1-2 on the season. SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Green scored 34 points and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 106-101 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Jabari Smith added 17 points and … Read more

COMMENTARY: A Texas A&M upset, a UTSA collapse and other Texas college football observations from Week 9

The Longhorns remain the top-ranked Texas team at No. 6. But the Aggies could be quickly gaining. SAN ANTONIO — Nine weeks of the college football season in the books, and Indiana is for real!  The football team, I mean. How did Notre Dame lose to Northern Illinois last month? And Alabama is back! Nah, … Read more

Texas Tech kicker’s touchdown celebration sparks controversy

The move caught the attention of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. FORT WORTH, Texas — A college football player’s touchdown celebration is sparking some controversy on social media. It happened after Texas Tech scored a touchdown during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against TCU. After that touchdown, Texas Tech kicker Reese Burkhardt lifted his … Read more

Austin Spurs announce 2024 G League Draft picks; Spurs fans win Halloween with Ginobili-bat costumes

SAN ANTONIO — The Austin Spurs have announced their player selections in the 2024 G League Draft.  Austin selected forward Ibrahima Diallo with the 13th overall pick, forward Steven Richardson with the 28th overall pick, guard Xavier Johnson with the 33rd overall pick, and guard Charles Pride with the 39th overall pick in the 2024 … Read more

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan feels his perimeter shot is improving, but still a work in progress

“It’s something I’m working on,” Sochan said. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Jeremy Sochan is a defensive stalwart, a hustler on the court, and can score near the basket, but his perimeter shooting is still a work in progress. Sochan has not been a consistent perimeter threat since entering the NBA. He shot 45% … Read more