Forecasting is particularly difficult this time with most Russian and Belarussian athletes likely to be excluded because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. PARIS, France — The United States is predicted to top the medals tables — both the overall count and gold-medal count — for the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to one forecast released Friday, six … Read more
James is the first 20-time All-Star in NBA history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whose career scoring record was broken by James last season, was a 19-time selection. NEW YORK — LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at this season’s NBA All-Star Game. James is now an All-Star … Read more
The second-year pro is getting meaningful minutes with the Spurs and is making the most of the opportunity. SAN ANTONIO — After spending the start of the new season in the G-League with the Austin Spurs, guard Blake Wesley is now getting meaningful minutes in San Antonio. He now backs up the starting point guard … Read more
The second-year pro is getting meaningful minutes with the Spurs and is making the most of the opportunity. SAN ANTONIO — After spending the start of the new season in the G-League with the Austin Spurs, guard Blake Wesley is now getting meaningful minutes in San Antonio. He now backs up the starting point guard … Read more
A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league voted just before the playoffs began. WASHINGTON — Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia gives his takeaways from the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Thunder and how the Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren matchup played out on the floor. RELATED: Stephen Jackson lists Thunder’s Chet Holmgren among top 5 NBA centers Also, Michael Jimeenz of the AlamoCity … Read more
The Spurs fall to 0-2 in the regular-season versus the Thunder. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs could not pick up a win to start their seven-game homestand, losing to the Thunder, 140-115. The Thunder scored a season-high 140 points on 56.3% field-goal shooting in the win, while the Spurs shot 28% from the … Read more