Nikola Jokic outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the Spurs. DENVER — Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of first place in … Read more
Cerenity Whiting is an honors student and state champion who only started wrestling three years ago. CLEARWATER, Fla. — Stepping onto the wrestling mat, Cerenity Whiting is a trailblazer who’s rewriting the rules. In a sport where muscle meets grit, the Countryside High School student-athlete has shattered expectations. She’s just a junior in high school … Read more
Wembanyama is the first Spur since Tim Duncan to capture the award three months in a row. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama does it again and is living up to the massive hype in his rookie season. The NBA announced that Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the … Read more
Barlow gets his very own mural. SAN ANTONIO — After netting himself an NBA contract and increased minutes with the San Antonio Spurs, what could top that for Dominick Barlow? How about his likeness added to the famous Spurs mural at Rudy’s Seafood Restaurant on the city’s Southside? Created by local artist Nik Soupe, Barlow … Read more
Blanco spent the morning of March 26 at the hospital with his wife and newborn daughter. Then he struck out 10 for the 7-3 win over the Triple-A Space Cowboys. HOUSTON — Editor’s note: The week after Blanco made the Astros roster on the final day of Spring Training, he threw a no-hitter in a … Read more
Three Rangers were hit by a former Astros reliever, a connection that was quickly made by Texas fans. DALLAS — The Rangers-Astros rivalry is a tinderbox ready to ignite at the slightest sight of a spark. Even from a Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher, whether he intended to or not. Right-hander Phil Maton entered Monday … Read more
Also, a quick Spurs-Nuggets preview. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia previews tonight’s San Antonio Spurs game against the Denver Nuggets. Also, Ballys Sports contributor Hector Ledesma stops by to discuss what could have been for the San Antonio Spurs’ whole season with their improved play to the … Read more