US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season

Rapinoe, 38, made the announcement on Twitter, saying she “never could have imagined the ways in which soccer would shape & change my life forever.” SEATTLE — Days before heading to her fourth World Cup, Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday she’ll retire at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season. Rapinoe, 38, made the … Read more

Popovich, Spurs agree to a 5-year contract

The longtime San Antonio fixture, and the winningest NBA coach in history, will be patrolling the sidelines for the foreseeable future. SAN ANTONIO — Coach Pop won’t be hanging up his clipboard anytime soon. The San Antonio Spurs on Saturday announced that Gregg Popovich, the winningest coach in NBA history, has signed a five-year contract.  … Read more

Here’s who the Spurs will play in the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament

“We are excited to introduce the NBA In-Season Tournament as an opportunity to further enhance and innovate around our season structure,” said NBA’s Joe Dumars. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will be one of many teams looking to make NBA history and capture the league’s first In-Season Tournament title. The NBA is introducing … Read more