The announcement came as Verizon and the Green Bay Packers struck a seven-year partnership. WASHINGTON — Verizon and the Green Bay Packers are helping clear veterans’ debt as part of a new seven-year partnership agreement. The deal, which will also make Verizon the official 5G mobile partner of the NFL team, will help administer $3 million … Read more
Mattel says the new Ken doll featuring LeBron James drops at Target, Walmart and Amazon on April 14 with a suggested retail price of $75. AKRON, Ohio — Mattel has announced that Barbie is releasing the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, which will be in the likeness of Akron native and NBA star … Read more
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown will wear No. 0, the first player in Cowboys history to do so, the team announced Wednesday. DALLAS — Here’s a very Cowboys offseason update for your Wednesday morning: The team has officially dispelled rumors that Rowdy, the Dallas mascot who wears No. 00, prevented one of the squad’s best young players … Read more
San Antonio is 32-47 with three regular-season game remaining. SAN ANTONIO — Ivica Zubac had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Norman Powell scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers surged into fourth place in the Western Conference with a 122-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. James Harden had 21 points, … Read more
The Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic posted on social media that former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among those killed in the collapse. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least … Read more
Fans leave San Antonio full of gratitude after an unforgettable NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend. SAN ANTONIO — After a weekend packed with buzzer-beaters, heartbreak and celebration, fans from across the country are heading home from San Antonio following the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Whether their team won or lost, many say the experience was … Read more
The college basketball world will turn to the Alamo City once more this decade. Here’s when. SAN ANTONIO — The Hemisfair stages will soon start to disassembled, the tight Alamodome security will loosen, and the River Walk has already been emptied out of fans wearing orange, blue and red. Another Final Four has come and … Read more