“He was taking steps to become the best version of himself not just for him, but for those who cared about and looked up to him,” said GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. EAGAN, Minn. — A recent draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings was tragically killed in a car crash on the East Coast, sources said on … Read more
San Antonio drafted Stephon Castle and others to build around Victor Wembanyama. Which players are the next pieces of the puzzle? SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA’s free agency period Sunday night looking to bolster the roster they’re building around superstar Victor Wembanyama. The team has significant draft capital built up … Read more
San Antonio drafted Stephon Castle and others to build around Victor Wembanyama. Which players are the next pieces of the puzzle? SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA’s free agency period Sunday night looking to bolster the roster they’re building around superstar Victor Wembanyama. The team has significant draft capital built up … Read more
Banana Ball is more entertaining than the old ballgame. But what makes the game itself different? There are 11 rules. BUFFALO, N.Y. — By now you know a few things about the Savannah Bananas. They’re entertaining. They’re selling out every seat at every stop of their world tour. And fans are constantly showing up early … Read more
Hiltz is shining in two lanes these days. On the track in the 1,500 meters and away from it, where they serve as a role model for the queer community. EUGENE, Ore. — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the Olympics, some fans reached out and handed bracelets to their … Read more
It was pure thievery that Loperfido used both hands for. MINNEAPOLIS — When things are going well, good things happen. And things are going well for the Astros right now. And good things are happening. Exhibit A — rookie Joe Loperfido’s catch in right field on Friday night against the Twins in Minnesota. It happened … Read more
The Wings (5-16) snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 16. DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points, Jacy Sheldon hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points — both career highs — and the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 85-82 Friday night. The Wings (5-16) … Read more