Game Story: Spurs beat Rockets 118-109 despite missing three starters

Keldon Johnson scored 32 to lead seven Spurs in double figures as San Antonio ended the second-longest losing streak in franchise history. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (7-18) snapped the second-longest losing streak in franchise history with a 118-109 win over the Rockets. Keldon Johnson scored 32 and Tre Jones added 25 to … Read more

Game Story: Spurs vs. Rockets

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (6-18) will look to snap their 11-game losing skid today as they host the Houston Rockets (7-17). Even against an opponent like Houston, the Spurs have a tough task ahead of them with an incredibly long injury report. Devin Vassell, Jakob Poeltl, Jeremy Sochan, and Keita Bates-Diop are … Read more

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed as part of prisoner exchange with Russia

According to the White House, Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, labeled the “Merchant of Death.” MOSCOW, Russia — Russia freed Houston native and WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.  CBS News has learned that the … Read more

Spurs are hosting a watch party and you’re invited

Fans can cheer on the Spurs together when they face the Heat on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will be playing the Miami Heat Saturday and for fans who cannot make the trip to South Beach, the team is hosting an official watch party for all Silver and Black faithful to attend. … Read more

Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world

“It’s been a long, horrible ordeal and we really look forward to her return and hearing her voice,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke Thursday about her release from a Russian prison and that she was on her way … Read more