ESPN’s Perkins regrets voting for Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year

“Me voting this season for Rudy Gobert is an embarrassment for me for Defensive Player of the Year,” Perkins said. SAN ANTONIO — Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert is under the microscope for what some consider a lackluster defensive performance against the Mavericks in the West Finals. And ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has had enough from the current … Read more

Rangers activate Nathan Eovaldi to start World Series rematch instead of pitching rehab game

Rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford was also activated by the Rangers. The Texas Rangers activated Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day injured list to start their World Series rematch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, rather than have the right-hander pitch in a rehab game. Eovaldi, an All-Star last season in his Rangers debut, had been … Read more

Lexi Thompson, a 15-time winner on the LPGA Tour, is retiring from full-time golf at 29

Thompson was 12 when she qualified for the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles, at the time the youngest ever to qualify. LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career filled with a powerful game, an appeal to young fans and plenty of star-crossed moments in the … Read more

The Rock at La Cantera cuts the ribbon of ‘Roca & Martillo’ restaurant at the Spurs La Cantera campus

“I’m thrilled on the opening of Roca & Martillo in collaboration with the San Antonio Spurs,” said Chef Jason Dady. SAN ANTONIO — There will be more reasons for Silver and Black fans to head out to The Rock at La Cantera besides San Antonio Spurs watch party events. The Rock at La Cantera announced … Read more

Josh Gibson takes over multiple MLB records as Negro Leagues statistics are added to historical records

Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into MLB records after a three-year research project. NEW YORK — Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project. … Read more