San Antonio Spurs 133, Atlanta Hawks 126: What they said after the game

“I thought we fought. I thought we had good energy,” said coach Mitch Johnson. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks at home 133-126 in overtime Thursday. They are now 1-0 against the Hawks this season. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 42 points, six rebounds and five assists. Harrison Barnes … Read more

Netflix will be the home for the next two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments

World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. ZÜRICH, Switzerland — FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The … Read more

Those we lost in the sports world in 2024

This year the world mourned historic, key figures who left lasting impacts on their sports. WASHINGTON — A pro football Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history. A female motocross racing pioneer. And a polarizing but charismatic gymnastics coach. The world this year said goodbye to many key figures … Read more

Former Longhorn Dicker the Kicker makes the NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

The incredibly rare play hasn’t been successfully pulled off in nearly half a century before the L.A. Chargers used it against the Denver Broncos Thursday night. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The Los Angeles Chargers coach had the opportunity to … Read more

Despite injury, Patrick Mahomes will likely play against Houston Saturday. Here’s what that did to the point spread.

After practicing this week, all signs point to the Chiefs QB taking the field in the matchup of two division champs. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tall task for the Houston Texans just got a little taller. Houston heads to Kansas City to play the Chiefs Saturday in a showdown of AFC division leaders and … Read more

Wembanyama, Vassell and Sochan’s combined 85 points propelled Spurs past Hawks, 133-126, in overtime thriller

The game was capped off by a dagger three-point shot from CP3 after returning from an injury sustained early in the overtime period. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. Wembanyama was 13 for 24 from … Read more