Pulse of the French fanbase: Thoughts on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season | Locked On Spurs

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

Texas native Patrick Mahomes named one of Time100’s most influential people of 2024

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

Nike’s women’s track outfit criticized by some female athletes | What they said

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

Athletes look forward to post-pandemic Olympics with coaches, family and lots of fans

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

John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 34th season

The legendary broadcaster called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games. NEW YORK — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85. Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees’ radio … Read more