Wembanyama’s season cut short due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, dashing Defensive Player of the Year hopes

NBA players now have to appear in at least 65 games in order to qualify for various awards. Wemby, as of the injury announcement, has only played in 46 this year. SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs announced that 2025 NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with deep vein thrombosis … Read more

Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of 2025 season with shoulder injury, Spurs say

The Spurs announced Thursday that Wemby has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. SAN ANTONIO — Spurs center and 2025 NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with an injury to his right shoulder, according to the Spurs. The Spurs announced Thursday that Wemby has … Read more

US and Canada want to put the new Cold War on ice and play a 4 Nations hockey final for the ages

The hockey at the 4 Nations Face-Off has been historic, especially the fight-filled round-robin matchup between the North Americans on Saturday. BOSTON — The U.S. and Canadian hockey teams tried to skate back the geopolitical tension that has infiltrated the 4 Nations Face-Off as they looked ahead to the championship game Thursday night for what … Read more

Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

The computerized system could be used to aid MLB home plate umpires, but not replace them. TAMPA, Fla. — A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is an … Read more

Snowmobiler ‘extremely fortunate’ after being buried under nearly 2 feet of snow for more than an hour

The snowmobiler was “conscious and talking, but cold” when he was extricated from the debris, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center said. SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado — A small piece of fabric located in a large avalanche debris field is what led to the rescue of a snowmobiler who had been buried for roughly an hour. Around … Read more

No. 7 Texas A&M plays No. 21 Mississippi State on 5-game win streak

Tuesday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads. STARKVILLE, Miss — Texas A&M Aggies (20-5, 9-3 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (18-7, 6-6 SEC) Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -2.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Texas A&M seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive … Read more