The Rockets were without Fred VanVleet because of a right hip contusion. VanVleet has averaged 17.4 points with a career-high 8.1 assists. PORTLAND, Ore. — Jalen Green had 26 points and the Houston Rockets spoiled Portland’s final game at home this season with a 116-107 victory Friday night. Jock Landale had 20 points and Aaron … Read more
Devonte’ Graham converted a floater with 0.9 seconds remaining as the Spurs handed Western Conference-leading Denver a potentially damaging loss. Devonte’ Graham converted a floater in the lane with 0.9 seconds remaining, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Western Conference-leading Denver a potentially damaging loss, rallying from 23 points down to beat the Nuggets 121-120 on … Read more
Woods broke the cut record he shared with three-time champion Gary Player and 1992 winner Fred Couples. AUGUSTA, Ga. — A howling gust — the kind that created havoc at Augusta National all day long — struck the 18th green just as Tiger Woods was lining up yet another testy putt. Fine particles of sand … Read more
Trap shooter Leonel Martínez says he’s in better shape for the Games now than he was in Los Angeles in 1984. CARACAS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, Venezuela — It’s been a while – 40 years to be exact – since Venezuelan trap shooter Leonel Martínez last competed at the Olympics. He was only 20 when he took … Read more
Also, a Spurs-Nuggets game preview. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia previews tonight’s San Antonio Spurs game against the Nuggets. Also, Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos stops by to discuss Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham as an NBA Draft prospect for the Spurs, as well as review some Locked On … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Paris, France, hosted the “Air Immersion Space” exposition, and Nike jumped on the chance to reveal an incredible new sneaker prototype for San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. And just like Wemby, it is out of this world. A.I. designed the “A.I.R.” concept sneaker, which has never been seen before from a sneaker. … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have. He wanted to soak in the Augusta National experience, and that has long included the iconic staple on the affordable Masters menu. And no, Janes was not worrying about the 556 calories … Read more