From the Alamodome and Austin to the Hall of Fame, it was a big year for San Antonio. The lows set records, but they found a new cornerstone in Victor Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — 2023 was one for the history books for the San Antonio Spurs, if not the record book. Despite the worst stretch … Read more
Shiffrin posted the fastest times in both runs on the Schlossberg course to finish ahead of runner-up Lena Duerr of Germany. LIENZ, Austria — Mikaela Shiffrin always seems to raise the bar even further when it’s the last World Cup race of the year. The American star finished 2023 with an eye-catching performance even by … Read more
The Wildcats closed their season with seven straight victories as they depart the Pac-12 to join the Big 12 next season. SAN ANTONIO — Gunner Maldonado returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown and also had an interception as No. 14 Arizona forced six turnovers in a 38-24 comeback victory over No. 12 Oklahoma … Read more
Wembanyama had 30 or more points for the third time this season, to go along with seven blocks, six rebounds and six assists. PORTLAND, Ore. — Victor Wembanyama had 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-105 win over the Portland … Read more
Woodridge alum Hunter Niswander and his wife Corinne had the unexpected delivery a few weeks ago on 422 West. SOLON, Ohio — In Hunter Niswander’s career, kicking is standard procedure. He was a standout at Woodridge High School, Northwestern, the Dallas Cowboys and now the United States Football League (USFL). But in his personal world, … Read more
Stroud had missed two games for the Texans, who at 8-7 are in the thick of the AFC playoff race. HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said Thursday that he will start this weekend against the Tennessee Titans after missing two games recovering from a concussion. “It was tough,” he said. “But my team, they … Read more
This year the world said goodbye to many key figures who left a lasting impact on their respective sports. WASHINGTON — A sprinter who won three Olympic medals. A pro football Hall of Famer that was an unstoppable running back and retired at the peak of his career. And a college basketball broadcaster who covered … Read more