For Doug McDermott, it’s about mom and dad when Creighton University retires his jersey

“It’s going to be emotional for sure for me,” McDermott said about his upcoming Creighton jersey retirement night. SAN ANTONIO — December 20th will be an emotional night for San Antonio Spurs‘ Doug McDermott. He’ll return to Creighton University to see his No. 3 jersey retired before the team’s game against Villanova.  But beyond the … Read more

Houston Astros to sign another catcher as Yainer Díaz takes over behind the plate, AP sources say

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and catcher Victor Caratini agreed Tuesday to a $12 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. Caratini can earn additional performance bonuses. The … Read more

Was Spurs’ Wembanyama snubbed for Rookie of the Month? | Locked On Spurs

Also, a quick Spurs-Timberwolves preview. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia previews tonight’s San Antonio Spurs game against the Timberwolves. Also, Two Shots Podcast’s Joe Garcia stops by to discuss if Spurs Victor Wembanyama was snubbed for the West Rookie of the Month Award and play a game … Read more

Was Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama snubbed for Rookie of the Month? | Locked On Spurs

Also, a quick Spurs-Timberwolves preview. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia previews tonight’s San Antonio Spurs game against the Timberwolves. Also, Two Shots Podcast’s Joe Garcia stops by to discuss if Spurs Victor Wembanyama was snubbed for the West Rookie of the Month Award and play a game … Read more

‘You can’t replace that’ | Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman

“Alex Bregman, he’s had a great career here. We’re not interested in trading him,” Brown told reporters Monday at baseball’s winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. HOUSTON — Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the … Read more

‘I have decided to bet on myself’: UTSA defensive star entering the transfer portal

Moore was among the best defensive players in all of college football this season. SAN ANTONIO — Just two players in all of college football recorded more sacks than UTSA’s Trey Moore this season. Now Jeff Traylor will have to think about how to replace the redshirt sophomore’s defensive production as his team prepares for … Read more

Conversations about NIL within the NCAA changes from ‘if’ student athletes should be paid to ‘how’

A handful of conference leaders and college athletic department heads have been vocal the need for better NIL regulation. USA, — As college athletes ink multi-million dollar deals for everything from commercials to social media posts and endorsements, NCAA leaders have practically been begging Congress to step in and regulate. So far – it’s been … Read more