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
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
From “Go Spurs Go” chants to honking celebrations, Spurs fans brought the energy during the team’s Game 2 comeback win. SAN ANTONIO — By the end of Wednesday night, the familiar sound of Spurs victory honking was echoing through The Rock at La Cantera once again. Spurs fans may have been disappointed after Monday’s game, … Read more
Golden Tempo is the third Derby winner in the past five years not to be entered in the Preakness. WASHINGTON — Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes … Read more
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
Spurs playoff games are being split between TV and streaming services, frustrating fans and forcing sports bars to upgrade. Stout House has already made their own. SAN ANTONIO — Spurs fans trying to watch the team’s playoff run may need more than a remote and a cable subscription. Playoff games that fans would expect to … Read more
Adrian “Odie” Smith played for the Cincinnati Royals and the San Francisco Warriors in the 1960s. CINCINNATI — Adrian “Odie” Smith, whose Hall of Fame basketball career included a college national title with Kentucky, a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics and a 10-year stint in the NBA, has died at age 89. Smith … Read more