SAN ANTONIO SPORTS

Hawkeyes retiring Caitlin Clark’s jersey: ‘There will never be another’

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The announcement comes as fans and teammates alike gathered at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the team’s end-of-season celebration. IOWA CITY, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark’s name is brought up, terms like GOAT and one-of-a-kind are thrown around.  Well, the Iowa Hawkeyes just made it official: Her collegiate jersey number, 22, will be retired.  “There will never … Read more

Bob Labonte, father of NASCAR greats Terry and Bobby Labonte, has died

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Tributes from around the racing world poured in after the announcement. WASHINGTON — Bob Labonte, the father of NASCAR Hall of Famers Bobby and Terry Labonte, died this week, his family announced on Tuesday.  In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Bobby Labonte released the following statement about his dad’s passing: “This week, Terry … Read more

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

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The governing body of athletics said it was setting aside $2.4 million to pay the gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program. PARIS, France — Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay … Read more

15-year-old Texas native is one of the brightest young hockey stars in the country, led Team USA to Youth Olympics gold medal

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JP Hurlbert led Team USA to a gold medal victory in South Korea earlier this year, and has his sights set on the NHL ALLEN, Texas — Right outside the American Airlines Center, home of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, stands a statue of the legendary Mike Modano – arguably the greatest American-born hockey player ever. … Read more