While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics

Less than three years after James declared his desire to cap his decorated career by playing alongside Bronny, they’ve already teamed up in the preseason. LOS ANGELES — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops with his son. When the Los Angeles Lakers cool down with small-group shooting sessions after workouts … Read more

With some expected starters scratched from preseason finale lineup, Spurs lose to in-state rival Rockets, 129-107

San Antonio did not play their expected starters in the preseason finale, giving bubble guys a chance to make the final roster cut before the start of the season. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs sat their expected regular season starters in their preseason finale loss to the Houston Rockets, 129-107. In the first … Read more

‘Ted Cruz sports curse’ sparks petition to keep him away from UT-Georgia football game

“Ted Cruz is just plan bad luck,” the change.org petition says. TEXAS, USA — Do you believe in “sports curses?”  Sports fans can be passionately – and sometimes irrationally – obsessed with certain superstitions or curses based on loose coincidences. Some sports curses last decades. Think of the Curse of the Bambino, which started when … Read more

From basketball court to federal court: Why Wemby’s lawsuit over unauthorized merch may be ‘setting a precedent’ for his career

The ‘Wemby’s World’ website, which sold a variety of ‘El Wemby’ merchandise, is no longer operating. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama is preparing for a different kind of court.  The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is suing an Austin man for allegedly profiting off his image without permission.   The federal lawsuit claims James … Read more

From basketball court to federal court: Victor Wembanyama sues Austin man for using his name, likeness without permission

The ‘Wemby’s World’ website, which sold a variety of ‘El Wemby’ merchandise, is no longer operating. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama is preparing for a different kind of court.  The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is suing an Austin man for allegedly profiting off his image without permission.   The federal lawsuit claims James … Read more

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women’s Sports Foundation

King’s foundation has helped girls and women achieve their dreams through travel and training grants, local sports programs and mentoring athletes and coaches. NEW YORK — Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check. She’s turned that investment into $100 million and a half century of helping girls and women achieve … Read more