Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James’ first NBA matchup draws big television numbers

Wembanyama versus James was must-see TV. SAN ANTONIO — The recent San Antonio Spurs – Los Angeles Lakers matchup at the Frost Bank Center was not only a must-have ticket it was also must-see television. And the numbers prove it. According to Sports Media Watch, the Dec. 15 Spurs-Lakers regular season game in San Antonio … Read more

Lillard joins 20,000-point club, Giannis has triple-double as Bucks defeat Spurs 132-119

Victor Wembanyama sat out the game with a sore right ankle. This was only the second game the 7-foot-3 rookie has missed. MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard scored a season-high 40 points to push his career total over 20,000, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced San Antonio 132-119 on Tuesday night as … Read more

Texans add QB for depth in case CJ Stroud isn’t cleared to play Sunday, reports NFL Network

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are preparing for Sunday’s noon showdown against the Cleveland Browns in case starter C.J. Stroud isn’t able to go. That’s according to the NFL Network. Houston added former Jets’ QB Tim Boyle for depth behind Case Keenum and Davis Mills if Stroud is out Sunday against Cleveland. Keenum started last … Read more

AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era

The Power Five is now a Power Four, but within that there is a Big Two. The Big Ten and SEC have media deals that will allow yearly member payouts of $70 million. LOS ANGELES — The commissioners from three of the remaining power conferences in college sports appeared together in a crowded convention center … Read more

With win against Titans behind them, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans gives update on CJ Stroud

As of Monday, the Texans starting quarterback remained in the concussion protocol. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans picked up a win over Tennessee on Sunday without their starting quarterback, but will they have C.J. Stroud back in time for the team’s weekend matchup with the Cleveland Browns? “We’ll see how the week goes,” Texans head … Read more