‘Just catches it where he wants’: Portland’s Deandre Ayton on the challenges of guarding Wemby

“You treat him like a guard,” said Portland’s Deandre Ayton ahead of his team’s Friday game against the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Pick any spot on the court, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama can likely play that position effectively. Point guard? He can dribble the ball and facilitate.  Shooting guard? He can knock … Read more

Wembanyama’s versatility forces a different defensive approach, says Blazers big man

“You treat him like a guard,” said Portland’s Deandre Ayton ahead of his team’s Friday game against the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Pick any spot on the court, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama can likely play that position effectively. Point guard? He can dribble the ball and facilitate.  Shooting guard? He can knock … Read more

‘Captain America’ was on his way to a Children’s Hospital holiday parade in Colorado when he needed some help

The Colorado Captain was on his way to the holiday parade at Children’s Hospital Colorado when he got an assist from a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy. LONE TREE, Colo. — Even Captain America needs some help sometimes. The man known as the Colorado Captain, who promotes children’s causes and raises money to fight pediatric cancer, … Read more

Homeless man tries to save 15-year-old crash victim from burning vehicle in Washington

Known as “Jeff the Giant,” Jeff Pangburn is well-known around Oak Harbor. OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Jeff Pangburn has lived on Whidbey Island for 43 years. It’s his home, even if he doesn’t technically have one. “I stay out in the woods,” Pangburn said. “It’s my time with God.” For the past 15 years, Pangburn … Read more

Virginia teacher passes around cotton during a history lesson

LEESBURG, Va. — A recent incident at Riverside High School in Loudoun County has raised concerns over cultural sensitivity and the treatment of Black students.  The situation unfolded last Thursday during a U.S. history lesson about the invention of the cotton gin and slavery. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) confirmed Thursday, that during the lesson, … Read more

It’s been 4 years since Texas State student Jason Landry disappeared. His family has not given up the search.

Four years after Texas State student Jason Landry disappeared while driving home for winter break, his family is still trying to piece together what happened. LULING, Texas — Friday, Dec. 13, marks four years since Texas State student Jason Landry disappeared on his way home for the holidays. His family continues to search for answers … Read more