The Gators basketball team took part in a uniquely San Antonio tradition: Celebrating their Final Four victory on the river. Author: kens5.com Published: 4:02 AM CDT April 8, 2025 Updated: 4:08 AM CDT April 8, 2025 Original News Source RELATED STORIESLIVE BLOG: De'Aaron Fox sits as Spurs tip off Western Conference Finals against ThunderSpurs fans … Read more
Randy Bear oversaw the very first Final Four Dribble in 2002. More than two decades later, it’s still his to plan when the event is in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Mere hours after Houston beat Duke in a comeback, home-state, David-vs.-Goliath win that rocked the Alamodome, a different kind of Final Four drama was … Read more
Sampson has completed a remarkable turnaround at Houston, but came up just short of a national title. SAN ANTONIO — It took years for Kelvin Sampson to turn Houston into one of the NCAA’s top programs once again, built on defense, toughness and rebounding. It wasn’t quite enough to secure the first national championship for … Read more
Duke University says it is “looking into” what it means for Maluach and other students. DURHAM, N.C. — Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach may be affected by a recent State Department ruling concerning South Sudanese passport holders in the U.S., according to CNN. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday in a post … Read more
The NCAA title-game thriller came down to the buzzer. SAN ANTONIO — Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer. Clayton finished with … Read more
The inspiration struck during backyard football games between RT Young and his son. AUSTIN, Texas — When RT Young couldn’t find a children’s book about Texas Longhorns football to share with his son, he decided to write one himself. Now, the result – “The Longhorn Alphabet: Texas Football A to Z” – is bringing generations of … Read more
The 1975 UCLA Bruins were the last team to win the men’s NCAA title in their home state. SAN ANTONIO — The Houston Cougars’ home-state advantage may end up being the story of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament if they hold off the Florida Gators to win their first championship. Unsurprisingly, there was a sea … Read more