Spurs-Rockets preview and Barnes in the spotlight | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs face the Rockets, where rebounding dominance and consistent energy throughout all four quarters are essential, with recent road performance issues and shooting slumps challenging the Spurs’ resilience. RELATED: LOOK: Topps to release new autographed card featuring Spurs’ Dylan Harper, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker Host Jeff Garcia and guest … Read more

Win or lose, Jessie Diggins plans to celebrate her final Olympics

Known for relentless endurance, fearless racing and glittered flair, she leaves a legacy that extends beyond medals to advocacy, resilience and joy in sport. WASHINGTON — Win or lose, Jessie Diggins plans to celebrate her last Olympics. More than 40 friends and family are traveling to the Milan Cortina Winter Games to watch America’s most decorated cross-country skier … Read more

Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 60?

The Super Bowl’s entertainment lineup is stacked with award-winning artists. WASHINGTON — From Bad Bunny taking the center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show to Green Day performing at the opening ceremony, the Super Bowl’s entertainment lineup is stacked with award-winning artists.  But, who will sing the “Star Spangled Banner” come Feb. 8? Who is … Read more

Report: Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility

The inductees are expected to be announced on Feb. 5 at the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco. WASHINGTON — Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to multiple media outlets.  ESPN and CBS Sports reported Tuesday that Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, fell short of the 40 … Read more

US sending ICE unit to Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

The ICE agents deployed to Italy for the Games will have a different role from the one seen in immigration crackdowns in the U.S., officials have stressed. MILAN, Italy — News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be part of the security detail for the U.S. delegation during the upcoming Winter … Read more