Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced he “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. NEW YORK — Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and … Read more
Both players also spent time in the NFL prior to their stints in the new United Football League. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly signed Gareon Conley and Willie Harvey Jr. from the United Football League, according to multiple reports. Conley, who was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2017 … Read more
Should the Spurs stick with making picks Nos. 4 and 8 at the 2024 NBA Draft? SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia reviews some San Antonio Spurs news you might have missed. Then, KENS 5’s Casey Viera stops by to discuss if the Spurs should make a draft-day … Read more
The Aggies are 2-0 in the CWS for the first time in eight all-time appearances and have taken control of Bracket 2. They need one more win to reach the finals. OMAHA, Nebraska — Texas A&M scored all of its runs in the sixth inning, Ryan Prager held Kentucky hitless into the seventh and the … Read more
Team USA will be wearing a “distinctively American” outfit when the Olympics kick off next month in one of the world’s fashion capitals. NEW YORK — When Team USA walks with the world’s athletes at the Paris Olympics’ Opening Ceremony, they’ll be doing so in snappy tailored navy blazers from Ralph Lauren — and blue … Read more
Former U of M standout Sarah Bacon makes her first Olympic team ever, while partner Kassidy Cook makes her second appearance after an eight-year absence. INDIANAPOLIS — In a reversal of the last U.S. Olympic diving trials, Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon secured their spots for Paris with a victory in the women’s synchronized 3-meter … Read more
The NFL maintains it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. LOS ANGELES — The way the NFL can distribute its package of out-of-market games could be decided in federal court as the result of a class-action lawsuit. Subscribers to the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package are claiming the league … Read more