Professionals from both tours were caught off guard by the news. It was almost a year ago to the day that Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf teed off for the first time as the PGA Tour’s newest rival, flush with defectors from golf’s top circuit. Morals were questioned. Lawsuits were filed. Golfers doubled down on their affiliations. … Read more
What could have been a crushing blow for the Golden Knights turned into a display of resilience. LAS VEGAS — Matthew Tkachuk’s massive hit on Jack Eichel in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final bent but did not break the Vegas Golden Knights. It could have been a big turning point in the game … Read more
According to Vegas oddsmakers, the Spurs are in for another down season. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes iHeart Radio’s Nick Mantas to discuss if Las Vegas oddsmakers are already counting out the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA standings next season. Also, more Victor Wembanyama talk. … Read more
San Antonio is definitely a basketball city and the NBA T.V. numbers prove it. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are not vying for the 2023 NBA title nor will likely be in Finals contention for a while longer but that isn’t stopping fans in San Antonio from watching Denver and Miami duke it … Read more
The financial contribution is being made on his behalf to the Children’s Bereavement Center. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Tre Jones will award $25,000 to the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas and participate in a half-day basketball clinic for Uvalde youth this month. This is part of his recognition for the NBA Cares’ … Read more
Still to be determined is how players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson, who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf for nine-figure bonuses, can rejoin the PGA Tour. WASHINGTON — The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a … Read more
The Tigers have managed to keep the big athletic prize longer than anyone else in their conference. SAN ANTONIO — Walk inside Trinity University’s Bell Athletic Center and you’ll find something completely unrelated: There’s a giant bell in the foyer. But again, it has nothing to do with the building name. “Coming in as a … Read more