American surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 after surfing accident cut his femoral artery

Jones was well aware of the dangers that can accompany surfing, once having an out-of-body experience after nearly drowning. Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44. Jones had gone out into the … Read more

Tennis star Naomi Osaka welcomes baby girl with boyfriend Cordae

The couple announced they were expecting their first child in January. WASHINGTON — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has officially welcomed her first child, according to media reports.  The 25-year-old tennis star gave birth to a baby girl and is “doing well,” a source told People on Tuesday. Osaka and her boyfriend Cordae announced … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama powers NBA Summer League 2023 as the most-watched on ESPN networks

SAN ANTONIO — Here’s more proof of the impact San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is having on the NBA. ESPN announced that Wembanyama’s Summer League showcase was the most-watched opening weekend ever on ESPN networks with an average of 456,000 viewers.   Also, ESPN shared that opening weekend, along with the announcement of the … Read more

Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins human rights case but testosterone rules may remain for years

The two-time Olympic champion’s success came with a major caveat. Champion runner Caster Semenya won a potentially landmark legal decision for sports on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by rules in track and field that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete in … Read more

Recapping Spurs’ Wembanyama’s Summer League games; Popovich’s new contract | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes KENS 5’s Casey Viera to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s two NBA Summer League games versus the Hornets and Blazers. Also, reacting to Gregg Popovich’s new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. All this and more on this new episode of Locked On … Read more