Wemby reaches into NBA history to show his appreciation of a legendary big man. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is taking the NBA by storm. His size, scoring ability, defense, height, and more all but stamp how much of an “alien” he is on the court with his out-of-this-world play. And … Read more
REGINA, SK — A case of old hockey cards possibly containing the game’s Great One has fetched more than $3.7 million after it was discovered in a Regina home. Heritage Auctions says the winning bidder bought the case of 16 sealed boxes of O-Pee-Chee’s 1979 hockey card collection, amounting to more than 10,000 cards. The … Read more
The Astros think so highly of the prospect, that manager Joe Espada made sure Arrighetti’s locker in the clubhouse was next to Justin Verlander’s. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Arrighetti’s the name and piling up strikeouts seems to be his game. So how does one of the Houston Astros’ top prospects feel about his best … Read more
It shows a desert, but something’s not quite right with the cactus on it. HOUSTON — There’s a new Astros cap for sale that may have some fans scratching their heads. The new hats are supposed to depict the landscape native to the team’s home, city, or state. The New Era Cap Company makes licensed … Read more
Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 27 points and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for the Spurs. SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-109 on Sunday night to snap a five-game skid. Jordan Clarkson added 22 points and … Read more
The Texas Parks and Wildlife is honoring anglers in Texas for freshwater and saltwater catches. ATHENS, Texas — Six-year-old Ernst Toepfer V has a knack for fishing…such a knack that he’s become the youngest ‘elite angler’ in The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Angler Recognition Program. So how did Ernst earn his elite angler status? … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up a road loss against the Lakers, 123-118. The Spurs are now 1-6 on the Rodeo Road Trip. Victor Wembanyama finished with 27 points, five steals, five blocks, and 11 rebounds. Jeremy Sochan had 15 points and 13 rebounds. Keldon Johnson added 14 points off the bench. … Read more