Biles now has 34 medals across the world championships and Olympics, making her the most decorated gymnast ever. ANTWERP, Belgium — After a two-year absence and less than three months into her return to competition, Simone Biles is back at the top of world gymnastics once again. The American superstar won the individual all-around title … Read more
There’s a lot going out at Minute Maid Park before Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS between Minnesota and Houston. HOUSTON — It’s that time of year again for the Houston Astros. For the seventh straight season, the hometown team is starting down the road they hope will end with another World Series title. … Read more
To get the payback he wants, Dak will have to earn it. DALLAS — Showdown Sunday. This one’s been circled since the day the schedule came out back in May. San Francisco has squashed the Cowboys postseason hopes the last two years. Now, the undefeated Niners will provide a stiff litmus test for a Cowboys … Read more
Vassell gets added to the city’s Southside Spurs mural. SAN ANTONIO — After netting himself the largest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, what could possibly top that for forward Devin Vassell? How about his likeness added to the popular Spurs mural at Rudy’s Seafood Restaurant on the city’s Southside? Created by local artist Nik … Read more
Donna Kelce, Travis Kelce’s mom, was asked all about those dating rumors and what it was like to meet Taylor Swift for the first time. WASHINGTON — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained rather tight-lipped about their relationship status since the pop superstar began attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s football games. But … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger to ask which players make up the Batman-Robin dynamic duo. Also, who is in our starting five? All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs. [embedded content] Subscribe to Locked On … Read more
Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history. CHICAGO — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.” Opponents who wound up … Read more