Spurs’ Devonte Graham picks Knicks as America’s basketball team

The Spurs do have a case to be considered America’s basketball team too. SAN ANTONIO — There are a few storied NBA teams that have reached iconic levels. The 1990s Bulls with Michael Jordan, the “Showtime” Lakers era, the 17-titles Celtics, and the Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal-led Lakers. All are worthy of being called “America’s basketball … Read more

Framber Valdez’s no-hitter against the Guardians left Cleveland’s announcers speechless

The Astros southpaw only needed 93 pitches to record 27 outs, which is the fewest pitches thrown in a no-hitter or perfect game since 1999. HOUSTON — It’s not unusual for the Houston Astros to leave opposing teams speechless, but that appeared to be the case Tuesday night. Pitcher Framber Valdez logged the 16th no-hitter … Read more

Framber Valdez throws 16th no-hitter in Astros history in 2-0 victory over Guardians

It’s Houston’s first no-hitter in the regular season since Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly combined to no-hit the Yankees on June 25, 2022. HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin … Read more