SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Michael Jimenez of The Acquired Taste YouTube show to ask which San Antonio Spurs players are the candidates for the sixth-man role next season. Also, catching up on Spurs news and notes. All this and more on this new episode of … Read more
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
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
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
San Antonio adaptive sports youth are set to compete against some of the world’s best at the tournament in Chicago. SAN ANTONIO — Our good friends at Kinetic Kids continue to help kids with physical limitations still compete at some of the highest levels. And this week their extreme sports division is sending to two … Read more
Verlander returns to the Astros just months after leaving via free agency. HOUSTON — The Astros made a statement Tuesday before the trade deadline, bringing back three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Houston worked out a deal with the New York Mets just months after the ace left H-town for the Big Apple. Houston gave … Read more
Jones was suspended for the first two games of the regular season. OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys running back Ronald Jones spoke to reporters on Tuesday to explain the two-game suspension he received from the NFL. Jones, who joined Dallas in March, will miss the first two games of the 2023 regular season for violating … Read more