The San Antonio Spurs are on a roll to start the season. How might that affect voters’ decision to fund a new arena?

Supporters hope the Spurs’ performance leads to residents voting in favor of new arena funding. Others argue the project would be a bad deal in the long run. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have proven dominant on the basketball court early in the 2025-2026 campaign, starting 4-0 to match the best start in … Read more

What is ski mountaineering? Introducing the newest sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Ski mountaineering will make its official Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, alongside seven other new competitions across existing disciplines. MILAN, Italy — There will be eight new events to look forward to at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a brand-new sport never before seen at the Olympic Games. Ski mountaineering will make … Read more

The NBA’s commissioner spoke about ‘arena situations’ across the league in a new interview. Was he referring to the Spurs?

One week out from the election, the Spurs says they’re focused on the ballot box and confident voters will give the green light to fund a downtown arena. SAN ANTONIO — One week out from a pivotal election that will shape the next steps of the San Antonio Spurs’ downtown arena dreams, early voters continue to … Read more

Cold-blooded smuggling: Truck packed with 163 reptiles, other animals seized at border, CBP says

The driver was arrested after officers found 163 exotic creatures concealed in a truck trying to cross into Mexico, according to CBP. SAN ANTONIO — Twenty-four royal pythons, 11 spotted salamanders, four tarantulas, three bearded dragons—that’s just some of the dozens and dozens of reptiles that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says were hidden … Read more