Cal coach says son of Afghan refugee Fardaws Aimaq was called ‘a terrorist’ by a heckling fan

Aimaq went into the bleachers to confront the heckling fan, hovering over him and pointing a finger at his face. BERKELEY, Calif. — California basketball coach Mark Madsen says Fardaws Aimaq, whose parents are Afghan refugees, was called “a terrorist” by a heckling fan after a game against UTEP this week in the SoCal Challenge. “Throughout … Read more

No. 7 Texas Longhorns will make Big 12 title game on their way out with win over Texas Tech

Texas has won five in a row since losing to 13th-ranked Oklahoma. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas can avoid any potentially complicated tiebreaker scenarios or having to wait an extra day to clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship game. The seventh-ranked Longhorns are in with a win Friday night over Texas Tech in their final … Read more

Gregg Popovich implores Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard mid-game, fans boo louder

The Hall of Fame coach addressed the San Antonio during an extraordinary moment in the second quarter of Spurs-Clippers on Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Something truly surreal happened Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center as the Spurs hosted Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. In the second quarter, the Klaw went to the free throw … Read more

Houston Texans deliver Thanksgiving cheer to Texas Children’s patients

HOUSTON — Spending the holidays in the hospital is no fun for patients or their families but the Houston Texans helped lift their spirits on Wednesday.  Long snapper Jon Weeks, who has made a tradition of the Thanksgiving visit to TCH, joined kicker Matt Ammendola, punter Cameron Johnston and coaches Frank Ross and Will Burnham.  … Read more

Tiger Woods and son Charlie to play in PNC Championship again

The tournament is for champions or winners of The Players Championship, and features partners including children, grandchildren and even parents of pro golfers. ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship, the 36-hole event that has become one of his favorites because of his partner: His son. Woods and 14-year-old Charlie are … Read more