Wemby has 26 points as Spurs win consecutive games for first time since November after blowing out the Hornets, 135-99

Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio routed Charlotte on Friday night. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs routed Charlotte 135-99 on Friday night, spoiling Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s return from a 20-game absence. Wembanyama was 9 for 14 from the … Read more

Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, leaving national runner-up Washington

Just two days after Nick Saban announced his retirement, the Crimson Tide have found his successor. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington. The powerhouse program tapped DeBoer on Friday to replace Saban, just two days after the 72-year-old coach announced his … Read more

Kalen DeBoer signs deal to replace Nick Saban at Alabama

Just two days after Nick Saban announced his retirement, the Crimson Tide have found his successor. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington. DeBoer signed a deal with Alabama on Friday to replace Saban, according to a person with knowledge of the … Read more

Olympics recruits Budweiser’s AB InBev as its first-ever global beer sponsor

The Olympic body has never signed a beer or alcohol brand for its global event, which is widely viewed as the pinnacle of athletic achievement. LONDON, UK — The International Olympic Committee has signed Anheuser-Busch InBev as the first beer brand in the 40-year history of its sponsorship program, which earns billions of dollars for … Read more