Spurs try to claw back from a 26-point halftime deficit but fell short in 145-134 loss to Hornets

San Antonio allowed the second-most points to an opponent this season a day after announcing De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery to repair tendon damage. SAN ANTONIO — LaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday … Read more

March Madness 2025: When are the first games?

Over the course of three weeks, it’ll all come down to a men’s and women’s national champion. WASHINGTON — It’s that time of year once again. March Madness is almost here and 68 men’s and women’s college basketball teams will soon have their sights set on becoming national champions.  The 68-team field for both tournaments … Read more

‘My hands were shaking’ | Shams Charania tells story about breaking news of Luka Doncic trade

Charania shared a behind-the-scenes story of breaking the Luka Doncic trade news on The Young Man and The Three podcast. DALLAS — A little before midnight on Feb. 1, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania pressed the “post” button and sent shockwaves around the sports world.  His post on X: “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are … Read more

Cowboys ‘not a likely landing spot’ for Cooper Kupp despite Dallas ‘making a push’ to sign him, reports say

Kupp won the “triple crown” in 2021, leading the NFL in receptions, reception yards and reception touchdowns. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are “not considered the likely landing spot” to land former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp after the team reportedly “made a push” for him, according to reports. Schefter later reported “while … Read more