SPORTS

Bob Labonte, father of NASCAR greats Terry and Bobby Labonte, has died

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Tributes from around the racing world poured in after the announcement. WASHINGTON — Bob Labonte, the father of NASCAR Hall of Famers Bobby and Terry Labonte, died this week, his family announced on Tuesday.  In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Bobby Labonte released the following statement about his dad’s passing: “This week, Terry … Read more

Grizzlies’ GG Jackson says Victor Wembanyama’s trash talk is difficult to hear because of his height

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Wemby’s height makes is tough for opponents to hear his trash talk. SAN ANTONIO — Although he may appear mild-mannered on the court, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama apparently engages in some trash talk during games. And who can blame him? Wemby can do it all on both sides of the court, whether blocking … Read more

Grizzlies’ GG Jackson says Wembanyama’s trash talk is difficult to hear because of his height

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Wemby’s height makes is tough for opponents to hear his trash talk. SAN ANTONIO — Although he may appear mild-mannered on the court, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama apparently engages in some trash talk during games. And who can blame him? Wemby can do it all on both sides of the court, whether blocking … Read more

Spurs 102, Grizzlies 87: What they said after the game

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The Spurs snap their 13-game losing skid versus the Grizzlies. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 102-87 on the road.  Victor Wembanyama scored 18 points and seven rebounds, and Julian Champagnie scored 17 in the win. Zach Collins contributed five points, Malaki Branham scored 10 points, and Blake Wesley posted … Read more

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

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The governing body of athletics said it was setting aside $2.4 million to pay the gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program. PARIS, France — Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay … Read more

15-year-old Texas native is one of the brightest young hockey stars in the country, led Team USA to Youth Olympics gold medal

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JP Hurlbert led Team USA to a gold medal victory in South Korea earlier this year, and has his sights set on the NHL ALLEN, Texas — Right outside the American Airlines Center, home of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, stands a statue of the legendary Mike Modano – arguably the greatest American-born hockey player ever. … Read more