Spurs look to stay hot as series heads to Minnesota locked at 1-1 | Game 3 Preview

Game 1 was a grind. Game 2 was a demolition. The question now is, which team will take this series over once things get to Minnesota? SAN ANTONIO — The Western Conference semifinals are headed to Minneapolis tied at one game apiece, but after the dramatic swing between the first two matchups, it’s fair to … Read more

Fake Spurs “fan box” ads raise scam concerns as excitement builds around playoff run

A fake social media ad promises Spurs fans a $13.95 swag box with jerseys, hoodies and more — but experts warn it could be a scam. SAN ANTONIO — As Spurs fever spreads across San Antonio, consumer advocates are warning fans to think twice before clicking on social media ads promising heavily discounted team merchandise. … Read more

March Madness is changing for the first time in 15 years — Here’s what it means for brackets

The new 76-team brackets will jam eight extra games into the front half of the first week of the men’s and women’s tournaments. INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA announced Thursday, it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each, starting next season. It’s a move that will drop more early-round games into the … Read more

FIFA World Cup hotel bookings falling short of expectations in US cities, report finds

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and will be spread across Canada, Mexico and the United States. WASHINGTON — The anticipated hotel boom tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup may be falling short of expectations, according to a new report.  The American Hotel & Lodging Association released a report on Monday, highlighting … Read more