West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, went into the Hall of Fame for the first time in 1980. LOS ANGELES — Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be … Read more
It’d be hard for anyone to top this display of fandom on wheels, no matter where in the world they live. SAN ANTONIO — It’s no secret that the reach of San Antonio Spurs fandom extends overseas, given the team’s history of international stars and current roster makeup. The team’s 2025 Paris games may not have … Read more
For years, Don Knobler was a fixture at Mavericks games. He died in December 2023 from myocardiopathy. His family is continuing his legacy of love for the Mavs. DALLAS — With all the excitement surrounding the Dallas Mavericks third NBA Finals appearance, this time it’s different for Damaris Knobler. “Don would never have missed a … Read more
All 12 of the players chosen have experience playing national basketball in the U.S., and have proven themselves under pressure. WASHINGTON — USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women’s Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday. The selection committee didn’t believe the talented Clark had enough of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia reviews some San Antonio Spurs fan comments from the Locked On Spurs YouTube page. Then, Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos stops by to discuss what would constitute a successful Spurs 2024-25 season and react to the start of the NBA Finals. All … Read more
After the Tokyo Games, Simone Manuel was forced to give up all activity for seven months — even something as mundane as a light stroll — to allow herself to heal. ATLANTA — As Simone Manuel zig-zags her way through a cramped deck brimming with swimmers, she’s reminded there are still some things she finds … Read more
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s been over a decade since the college football landscape has got to see one of its premiere rivalries: Texas vs. Texas A&M. Thirteen years ago, the Longhorns won a 27-25 thriller where now Baltimore Ravens legend Justin Tucker drilled a 40-yard field goal as time expired. Texas A&M, who were … Read more