For some, the fear is that the essence of breaking, as an improvisational art form born and rooted in communities of color will be diluted through mass appeal. PARIS, France — In the basement of a sports complex in Paris, dozens of breakers, or break dancers, gathered almost every weeknight in July to freestyle, practicing … Read more
The reason for the absence of some of the world’s biggest soccer stars all comes down to Olympic men’s soccer roster rules. WASHINGTON — It’s a repeat of the 2022 World Cup when France meets Argentina in the Paris Olympics soccer quarterfinals on Friday. But many of the teams’ best players, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian … Read more
Wearing a gold medal around her neck, an Olympian was very surprised by what happened next. PARIS, France — It was gold and diamonds for China badminton player Huang Ya Qiong at the Olympics on Friday. Huang and partner Zheng Siwei beat South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in mixed doubles to cap an … Read more
The comments have rippled across social media, pulling Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting into the larger social contention about women in sports. PARIS, France — LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for … Read more
Bexar County authorities say family members haven’t been able to get ahold of Chelsea La’Von Thompson. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say a 26-year-old Harris County woman is missing in the San Antonio area after traveling here “several days ago.” Chelsea La’Von Thompson was last seen in the area of The RIM, according to … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — An experience for everyone. This weekend ‘The Wizard of Oz’ will take stage at the San Pedro Playhouse, and one show on Sunday there’s something happening in the audience most wouldn’t know. It benefits those who are blind or have low vision. Laura Wright is in the play as the Wizard of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Shattered glass and stacks of trash were the reality a West Side neighborhood called Villas de Esperanza woke up to one morning this summer. “It was just shocking,” Tricia, their neighborhood association president, said. “We’ve had this ongoing issue of dumping all the time right here.” Tricia shared photos with KSAT showing … Read more