Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63

Valenzuela was one of the most dominant players of his era and a wildly popular figure in the 1980s LOS ANGELES — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. He was 63. The … Read more

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers’ opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history

When Bronny James makes his NBA debut, he will be dribbling alongside one of the sport’s greatest players: his father LeBron. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — If LeBron James Sr. and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. … Read more

‘Tickled to death’: Jerry Jones returns to radio show, but doesn’t apologize for threatening hosts’ jobs

The Dallas Cowboys owner wasn’t exactly apologetic, but all seems well between him and The Fan hosts. DALLAS — Jerry Jones returned to the radio airwaves Tuesday morning, and no one got fired. All seems well between the Dallas Cowboys owner and the morning hosts at 105.3 The Fan, where Jones conducts his weekly radio … Read more

Spurs’ Champagnie helps local students learn finance skills at the ‘Reality Fair’; Keldon Johnson says the team is ‘prepared’ to win this season

“I feel like we’ll be great,” said Keldon Johnson ahead of the start of the new season. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Julian Champagnie, along with the Spurs and Frost Bank, did their part to help local students learn crucial finance skills at the “Reality Fair.” This program helped San Antonio high school students … Read more

2024-25 Season Preview: San Antonio Spurs depth chart | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are gearing up for a potentially surprising season in the NBA. With a versatile roster featuring key additions like Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, the Spurs are poised to challenge their projected 35-36 win total. Could they reach 40 wins?  This episode explores the Spurs’ depth chart, highlighting … Read more

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa plans to return to the field, but says he won’t wear a protective guardian cap

Tagovailoa said he never considered retirement this time, despite having those conversations with family 2 years ago when he suffered two concussions in one season. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa does not want to be the face of traumatic brain injuries in the NFL, but he knows that’s the reality confronting him after his … Read more