Time is a precious commodity and some readers need to be hooked from page one. T.J. Newman ‘s 2021 debut novel “Falling” (Avid Reader/Simon & Schuster) begins with a sentence that blasts out of a cannon: “When the shoe dropped in her lap the foot was still in it.” The novel — about a pilot … Read more
Johnson is treating his fans in China to some basketball action. SAN ANTONIO — In case you missed it, San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson is in China as part of a sneaker promotional tour of his Chinese-based sneaker line from Qiaodan. As part of the tour, he is hosting meet and greet sessions with … Read more
Two rock legends will be taking the stage at the Tobin Center this September to perform some of their greatest hits. Yngwie Malmsteen and Glenn Hughes will kick off their performance at 8 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the H-E-B Performance Hall. Yngwie Malmsteen is known for his neo-classical metal style and technical prowess. His … Read more
With Wembanyama’s imminent arrival, just how much will it disrupt the Spurs’ starting unit? SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio sports reporter Nick Mantas to discuss if the San Antonio Spurs should play Victor Wembanyama or the Summer League as part of his introduction to … Read more
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons. BOSTON — Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night to help the Miami … Read more
The former Spur got a text from Popovich following his heroics in Game 6 against the Heat. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White was the Boston Celtics’ hero in Game 6 of the East Finals against the Heat. With just three seconds left in regulation and Boston’s season on the line, … Read more
The former Spur got a text from Popovich following his heroics in Game 6 against the Heat. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White was the Boston Celtics’ hero in Game 6 of the East Finals against the Heat. With just three seconds left in regulation and Boston’s season on the line, … Read more