Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement that cannabis products “do not provide a competitive advantage.” INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I council voted to remove use of cannabis products from the banned drug class for championships and postseason participation in football. The move was among several approved by the council on Tuesday, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — In this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia updates you on some news about San Antonio Spurs. Then, San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger joins to give out who we think the Spurs should pick at Nos. 4 and 8 and look at the second-round Spurs picks. All this and … Read more
The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women’s World Cup and other competitions. PARIS, France — Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time … Read more
ESPN has announced its 2024 ESPY Award nominees, and Wembanyama is among them. SAN ANTONIO — ESPN has announced its 2024 “Best Breakthrough Athlete” ESPY Award nominees, and San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is among them. This marks Wemby’s first nomination, and he joins other first-time nominees, Haleigh Bryant, Coco Gauff, C.J. Stroud, and Juju … Read more
DALLAS — Jim Schlossnagle lost the College World Series to the Tennessee Volunteers and was asked about his future at Texas A&M when UT’s former head coach, David Pierce, was fired earlier that same day. The Aggies fanbase was loud and proud online – their guy adamantly rejected on camera any possibility of going to … Read more
The short answer: Messi is returning to Texas as part of Copa America. But there are two options — and one is significantly more likely than the other. ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi and Argentina clinched advancing out of the group stage of Copa America after Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Chile. They’ve won two … Read more
The Spurs own the Nos. 4 and 8 picks at the 2024 NBA Draft. SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2024 NBA Draft prop futures and are projecting which player the San Antonio Spurs will select in the first round at Nos. 4 and 8 on Wednesday night. According to oddsmaker BetMGM, … Read more