The 68-team field for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be revealed on Selection Sunday, March 15. WASHINGTON — It is the time of year every college basketball fan waits for. March Madness is right around the corner. Sixty-eight men’s and women’s teams will soon have their sights on raising the national championship trophy, … Read more
Iran is scheduled to begin their World Cup play against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — With the World Cup set to kick off in three months, Iranian officials are saying that the team won’t take part in the event. Iran’s sports minister said the country cannot take part in … Read more
Supporters are now pushing to have the longtime “Voice of Robstown” inducted into the Texas Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rene Vasquez, a longtime radio personality on Majic 104.9 FM and known as “The Voice of Robstown” for decades, has died, according to statements shared by local radio stations and community … Read more
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series … Read more
The 36-year-old Kelce said late last season that he would decide on whether to retire by early March. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press … Read more
San Antonio capped another undefeated week to remain on Oklahoma City’s heels for the best record in the West. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have kept it rolling, winning 15 of their last 16 going back to Feb. 1 and cementing themselves as a team to fear come playoff time. With that strong … Read more
The U.S., which has won the Para ice hockey tournament at five of the past six Winter Paralympics, won 14-1. MILAN, Italy — The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milan Cortina Winter Games set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tournament. The preliminary round match between four-time defending champion United States … Read more