10 arrested in ‘Operation Giant Slalom’ targeting international drug ring controlled by former Olympian

There is a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder. WASHINGTON — Federal officials arrested ten people connected to a former Olympic snowboarder and his alleged drug empire in what they called “operation giant slalom.” The federal operation, which saw … Read more

Look ahead at the Spurs schedule without Wembanyama | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Can San Antonio Spurs‘ De’Aaron Fox step up as the new lead and will the team stay playoff-ready without their star center? Host Jeff Garcia and guest Forward Axis News’ Stephen Michael break down the Spurs’ upcoming five-game stretch, including key matchups against the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. The … Read more

‘Grief is love’: A Dallas Cowboy lost his sister to suicide. Now he’s turning that grief into a mission.

Solomon Thomas turns his grief into strength by sharing his story on mental health and suicide prevention. DALLAS — On January 23, 2018, Martha and Chris Thomas lost their daughter, Ella, to suicide. Their son, NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, lost his little sister — and his best friend. “I couldn’t imagine losing two kids,” … Read more

Report: Spurs’ Stephon Castle suffers hip flexor strain, could be out of the lineup for 2 weeks

San Antonio’s reigning Rookie of the Year will reportedly be re-evaluated in one to two weeks after ESPN says he suffered a left hip flexor strain. SAN ANTONIO — Just a day after learning Victor Wembanyama will be sidelined for “a few weeks” after suffering a left calf strain, another one of their rising stars … Read more

Roundtable react: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out with calf injury | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Can San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox and company keep the Spurs steady without Victor Wembanyama?  Host Jeff Garcia leads a spirited roundtable with Spurs on Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman, and Locked On Spurs teammates Casey Viera and Devin Brown, reacting to the injury news. Key discussion points include the impact of Wembanyama’s … Read more

Australian Paralympic gold medalist Paige Greco dies at 28

The cycling champion died after a “sudden medical episode” at her home in Adelaide, officials said. WASHINGTON — Australian Paralympic cyclist Paige Greco, a Paralympic gold medalist and one of the country’s top para-sport athletes, has died at age 28. Greco died Sunday after experiencing a “sudden medical episode” at her home in Adelaide, according … Read more