Popovich, Parker headline Spurs’ strong Hall of Fame class

The Class of 2023 brought a distinctly international flavor to the basketball hall. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when the former Dallas Mavericks big man walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Tony Parker’s fans whooped … Read more

Virginia player wounded in deadly attack returns for a new season as an inspiration to his teammates

Mike Hollins was one of two survivors of a shooting last November that left three teammates dead. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia running back Mike Hollins knows he will never be the same, and admits that the position of football on his priorities list “has shrunk.” He still can’t wait to run onto the field with … Read more

Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

The Class of 2023 brought a distinctly international flavor to the basketball hall. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when the former Dallas Mavericks big man walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Tony Parker’s fans whooped … Read more

Notable quotes from a historic night for the Spurs at the Basketball Hall of Fame

The Spurs saw four enshrined in the Hall of Fame. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — San Antonio Spurs representation for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was very noticeable in Springfield, MA. Franchise greats Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, and Becky Hammon saw their names etched into basketball immortality. And if that wasn’t enough of … Read more