‘I should have died on that ice’ | Macon Mayhem player undergoes successful surgery after spine injury during home game

Mayhem forward Justin Thompson suffered a cervical spine injury on Saturday in a home game against Roanoke. An update from the team said he’s had successful surgery. MACON, Ga. — A Macon Mayhem player is on the road to recovery after a scary injury during a game. Forward Justin Thompson, according to an update from … Read more

‘He was loved by so many” | Vilonia community reflects on late Coppers State basketball player Ethan Dietz

Vilonia native Ethan Dietz passed away Tuesday morning after sustaining an injury during his basketball game over the weekend. VILONIA, Ark. — Ask anyone in Vilonia about Ethan Dietz, and you’ll hear the same sentiment. “He was one who was always ready to go, ready to help,” Erin Rappold, former teacher and family friend, said. … Read more

‘He was loved by so many’ | Vilonia community reflects on loss of late Connors State basketball player

Vilonia native Ethan Dietz passed away Tuesday morning after sustaining an injury during his basketball game over the weekend. VILONIA, Ark. — Ask anyone in Vilonia about Ethan Dietz, and you’ll hear the same sentiment. “He was one who was always ready to go, ready to help,” Erin Rappold, former teacher and family friend, said. … Read more

Fox scores 37 points to lead Spurs past Trail Blazers 115-102 in NBA Cup game

De’Aaron Fox also had eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-102, in an NBA Cup group stage game. PORTLAND, Ore.(AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 37 points and eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-102 on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup group stage … Read more