The flame will leave Athens on April 27 aboard a three-mast ship named Belem for the French port of Marseille — a former Greek colony founded 2,600 years ago. PARIS, France — The Olympic flame for the 2024 Paris Games will pass through 64 departments — including five overseas — and 400 towns over 68 days … Read more
The No. 1 pick was announced shortly after 7 p.m., sparking newfound excitement in San Antonio and throughout the NBA world. SAN ANTONIO — From near (the AT&T Center), far (New York City) and wherever they are (various living room couches across the nation), Spurs fans erupted at approximately 7:12 p.m. CT as an exciting … Read more
WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Friday she is writing a book, with the focus more on leadership than on politics. In an Instagram post, Ardern said she is often asked whether she will write about her five years as New Zealand’s leader. “At first, my answer was no. I didn’t … Read more
The 7-foot-4 French phenom arrives with far more height and hype than most No. 1 picks. NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama was the presumed No. 1 pick for months, the rare certainty in an NBA draft process that’s often a guessing game. Yet as the clock above the stage he was facing ticked all the … Read more
See the NBA Draft picks live, including expert coverage on each selection, in this NBA Draft pick tracker. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The 2023 NBA Draft is finally here! After months of anticipation and speculation surrounding what should be one of the most unpredictable drafts in recent memory, at least after the first pick, tonight we … Read more
Five local Frenchmen in the food and wine business say Tony Parker put San Antonio on the map, blazing the trail for Victor Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — It’s estimated between 600 and 800 French people live in San Antonio, according to French officials. With Frenchman Victor Wembanyama presumably in a Spurs jersey, the Alamo City’s … Read more
San Antonio once again has selected a franchise-altering big man with the No. 1 pick. He’s seen as the best prospect since LeBron 20 years ago. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — “With the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select… Victor Wembanyama.” When NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke those words at Barclays … Read more