‘Ted Cruz sports curse’ sparks petition to keep him away from UT-Georgia football game

“Ted Cruz is just plan bad luck,” the change.org petition says. TEXAS, USA — Do you believe in “sports curses?”  Sports fans can be passionately – and sometimes irrationally – obsessed with certain superstitions or curses based on loose coincidences. Some sports curses last decades. Think of the Curse of the Bambino, which started when … Read more

Check out the new Spurs-BWT Alpine F1 gear

The line features elements of the Spurs and Alpine’s core branding and the Spurs’ black, white, and silver colorway. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs and BWT Alpine Formula One Team recently announced that they will unveil a new headwear and clothing collaboration produced in partnership with global lifestyle brand New Era. The line … Read more

From basketball court to federal court: Why Wemby’s lawsuit over unauthorized merch may be ‘setting a precedent’ for his career

The ‘Wemby’s World’ website, which sold a variety of ‘El Wemby’ merchandise, is no longer operating. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama is preparing for a different kind of court.  The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is suing an Austin man for allegedly profiting off his image without permission.   The federal lawsuit claims James … Read more

From basketball court to federal court: Victor Wembanyama sues Austin man for using his name, likeness without permission

The ‘Wemby’s World’ website, which sold a variety of ‘El Wemby’ merchandise, is no longer operating. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama is preparing for a different kind of court.  The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is suing an Austin man for allegedly profiting off his image without permission.   The federal lawsuit claims James … Read more

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women’s Sports Foundation

King’s foundation has helped girls and women achieve their dreams through travel and training grants, local sports programs and mentoring athletes and coaches. NEW YORK — Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check. She’s turned that investment into $100 million and a half century of helping girls and women achieve … Read more

Ex-Spur Aron Baynes retires from basketball; Austin Spurs to participate in the Thrivent HBCU Classic

Baynes was a member of the 2014 Spurs championship team. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs center Aron Baynes has retired from basketball.  He played nine seasons in the NBA, suiting up for the Spurs (2013-15), Celtics, Pistons, Raptors and Suns. He also spent time with the Austin Toros in 2013. Baynes went undrafted … Read more