Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov has skate of his life, surprises everyone at Winter Olympics

He stood atop the podium in men’s individual figure skating after a stunning end to the competition, earning his country’s second Winter Olympics gold medal. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — In a stunning twist in men’s figure skating at the 2026 Olympics, Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan — who was an afterthought going into Friday’s … Read more

US skater Maxim Naumov finds triumph in Olympic debut year after losing parents in plane crash

“I just feel proud,” Naumov said after his free skate program at the Milan Cortina Games. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — The last conversation that Maxim Naumov had with his parents was about following in their footsteps to the Olympics. Now the American figure skater has done it. The 24-year-old Naumov finished his Winter … Read more

SAPD: Victim lured into an ambush then shot in a jealous rage

A jealous boyfriend was arrested, accused of posing as girlfriend in texts before shooting, according to an arrest warrant. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say a north-side shooting last summer was not random — and new details in an arrest warrant describe what investigators believe was a planned setup involving social media messages, a … Read more

Chase involving DPS and Homeland Security ends in crash on southeast side, officials say

A high-speed chase on San Antonio’s southeast side ended in a crash as DPS assisted Homeland Security. The driver was arrested, while others faced minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A chase on the southeast side involving Texas DPS and the Department of Homeland Security ended in a crash Friday morning. The incident happenend off Pecan … Read more

Did American Alessandro Barbieri make the podium in the men’s snowboard halfpipe competition?

Australian Scottie James and defending champion from Japan, Ayumu Hirano, were favorites heading into Friday’s final. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Three United States athletes competed in the men’s snowboard halfpipe competition Friday, but the event was expected to be a battle between Australian Scottie James and defending Olympic champion from Japan, Ayumu Hirano. … Read more

Oddsmakers predict good things for the Spurs during All-Star Weekend

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend places the San Antonio Spurs’ rising talents in the spotlight, with odds favoring the Silver and Black. SAN ANTONIO — The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and things will get going for San Antonio Spurs‘ Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Mitch Johnson (and the coaching staff), … Read more

Local restaurant’s comeback story to be featured on national streaming show

A San Antonio eatery, Backyard on Broadway, transforms from a struggling small venue into a thriving 600-seat destination, gaining a national spotlight. SAN ANTONIO — A local restauarant’s comeback story will be featured on a national streaming show featuring restaurants from across the country.  America’s Best Restaurant, a national media and restaurant marketing company will … Read more