Wembanyama is clearly the league Rookie of the Year. SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2023-24 NBA prop futures, and with the season winding down, many are projecting San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama to be named the NBA Rookie of the Year. And many have stopped taking bets. Several major online sportsbooks … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia gives a San Antonio Spurs news update. Also, French Spurs reporter Vincent Pialat of Le Parisien stops by to give the pulse of the French fanbase on Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season. What did French fans have to say about Wemby’s play on … Read more
The honor also features a tribute to Mahomes from MLB World Series champion Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez, who said Mahomes has always had a “heart of a champion.” WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Whitehouse native and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of Time100’s most influential people of 2024. On Tuesday, Time Magazine revealed the cover … Read more
The torch’s 11-day journey through Greece will end with the handover in Athens to Paris 2024 organizers, who will transport it to France. ARCHAIA OLYMPIA, Greece — Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. … Read more
The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I … Read more
Here’s a look at some of the responses. ATLANTA — Nike is facing criticism from some Olympic athletes for the design of the new women’s team outfits. The athleticwear company showcased images of the outfits last week, according to CNN. One outfit in particular, a leotard with a high-cut bikini line, drew the ire of … Read more
Some athletes are even excited to have fans root against them because unlike in Tokyo, at least there’s a crowd. NEW YORK — The biggest races, routines and games for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes were contested in front of mostly empty stands, largely devoid of coaches to help them out or friends and … Read more