The Philadelphia 76ers overcame Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 133-126 in double overtime Sunday night. SAN ANTONIO — Tyrese Maxey had a career-high 52 points and the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers overcame Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 133-126 in double overtime Sunday night for their fifth straight victory. Wembanyama had 33 points, … Read more
Akshay Bhatia is headed to the Masters after winning the Valero Texas Open. SAN ANTONIO — Akshay Bhatia nearly celebrated too soon Sunday, hurting his left shoulder while pumping his arms on a 12-foot birdie to force a playoff. He recovered to make birdie on the first extra hole and win the Texas Open over … Read more
Sweat is projected to be picked within the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, which takes place later this month. AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was arrested and charged with DWI in Travis County, jail records indicate. Sweat was arrested at just before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday by the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (19-58) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (42-35). GAME REWIND The Spurs are coming off a road win over the Pelicans, 111-109. Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Julian Champagnie scored 15 points in the win. Zach Collins contributed 15 points, Malaki Branham scored 14 points, … Read more
Akshay Bhatia is one round away from going to the Masters. The 22-year-old birdied his final two holes for a 68. SAN ANTONIO — Akshay Bhatia wrote a reminder on his wrist Saturday before the third round of the Valero Texas Open to “Race My Race.” The idea was to not worry about anything but … Read more
The previous women’s hoops mark was 12.3 million for last Monday’s Iowa-LSU game in the Elite Eight. BRISTOL, Conn. — Iowa’s 71-69 victory over UConn at the women’s Final Four on Friday night averaged 14.2 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-viewed women’s basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN … Read more
Iowa is headed back to the national championship game, where they’ll face an unbeaten South Carolina. CLEVELAND — The perfect player vs. the perfect team. A perfect ending. This women’s college basketball season, which has pushed the sport to unprecedented popularity, will conclude Sunday with a dream NCAA title game matchup — Iowa and superstar … Read more