SAPD: Man found dead on street, prompting homicide investigation
A man was found dead on a West Side street overnight, and San Antonio police said it’s unclear what led to his death.
Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame running back’s lasting impact on and off field
One man. Many versions. CLEVELAND — Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated. One man. Many versions. His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach. For generations, Brown, who died Thursday night peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, has long been the standard of excellence for running backs, a freakish blend of … Read more
Venice Architectural Biennale gives overdue voice to long-silenced Africa
VENICE – Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko is giving a platform to voices that have long been silenced at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens Saturday, the first ever curated by an African, featuring a preponderance of work by Africans and the African diaspora. The 18th architectural Biennale, titled “The Laboratory of the Future,” explores … Read more
Man arrested on west side, ending hours-long standoff that began with assault call
Police at the scene said a 19-year-old man was refusing to come out of the home after he allegedly assaulted his mother. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police took a 19-year-old man into custody on unspecified charges around 10:45 p.m. Friday, ending a west-side standoff nearly eight hours after it began with an assault call. … Read more
‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner opens 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia
Griner has been free since December when she was part of a high-profile prisoner swap. LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner wasted no time making her presence felt in her first WNBA regular-season game since she was jailed in Russia. She fired a pass to Moriah Jefferson, who hit a 3-pointer to open the Phoenix Mercury’s … Read more
Thieves are targeting license plates. Here’s why
A San Antonio woman says her license plate was swapped with a stolen one. Courtney Wingo says the crime left her stranded, and cost her hundreds of dollars. SAN ANTONIO — A heads up to drivers: car thieves are taking license plates and switching them with stolen ones. It’s all in an effort to shift … Read more
Howden scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of West final
This was the third time in four meetings this season these teams went beyond regulation to determine the winner. LAS VEGAS — Brett Howden scored from behind the net off Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger 1:35 into overtime Friday to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their Western Conference … Read more