Major leaguers have had a labor contract since 1968 and salaries have soared. Meanwhile, full-season minor leaguers made as little as $10,400 last year. NEW YORK — Minor league players reached a historic initial collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball on Wednesday that will more than double player salaries, a person familiar with the … Read more
Doncic had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Irving scored 23 points for the Mavericks, who did not score the final 3:18 of the game. DALLAS — Joel Embid got the 76ers to 50 wins in the fewest amount of games since 2001. Maybe like Allen Iverson and the ‘01 Sixers, perhaps Embiid’s next … Read more
San Antonio (19-57) lost its fifth straight in its worst season since 1997, the year it drafted Tim Duncan with the No. 1 overall pick. SAN ANTONIO — Talen Horton-Tucker scored a career-high 41 points and the Utah Jazz defeated the Spurs 128-117 on Wednesday night in what could have been coach Gregg Popovich’s final … Read more
Although the trial has sparked worldwide fascination, it has exhausted the jury with hours of expert testimony from both sides. PARK CITY, Utah — Gwyneth Paltrow’s attorneys continued to rely mostly on experts to mount their defense on Wednesday, the seventh day of the trial over her 2016 ski collision with a 76-year-old retired optometrist. The … Read more
Houston can be a little overwhelming for visitors so it’s good to have a game plan. Here’s a guide that includes events, how to get to them and where to park. HOUSTON — Final Four weekend is almost here and that means it’s time for Houston to welcome tens of thousands of visitors with some good … Read more
The Gamecocks are the favorites to win the 2023 NCAA title as repeat champions. DALLAS — The South Carolina Gamecocks just haven’t had much trouble during the NCAA tournament thus far, leaving many wondering whether they will cruise to a championship at the Final Four in Dallas. In a Tuesday edition of the Locked On … Read more
The Spurs forward’s efforts to bring awareness about the importance of CPR training and AED accessibility are recognized. SAN ANTONIO — The NBA announced San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop as the NBA Cares Community Assist Award winner for the month of February in recognition of his ongoing efforts around advocating and raising awareness on … Read more