The Rangers scored 29 runs in the 10 games without Seager, but 15 of those came in one game. ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager was activated from the injured list Saturday after the Texas Rangers lost eight of the 10 games the five-time All-Star shortstop missed because of a right hamstring strain. Seager was hitting … Read more
Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, who was scheduled to host coverage of the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown for the ninth time. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said on social media he hates being a “late scratch” from Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby because of a “significant” nut … Read more
“I’m sure Coach Pop gave him the ‘okay,’” said one fan. “I think we’re in good hands with Mitch Johnson.” SAN ANTONIO — The news was double the emotion for the Spurs on the final Friday of Fiesta. First came word from the Spurs that Gregg Popovich was stepping aside from full-time coaching duties followed … Read more
“He’s done great things for the franchise. I wish him the best and hopefully he comes out better.” SAN ANTONIO — After the news broke that longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was stepping aside from his daily coaching duties to become the new President of Basketball Operations, we went down to Fiesta … Read more
The series shifts back to Toyota Center for Game 7 Sunday night. HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Golden State Warriors 115-107 on Friday night and forcing a deciding Game … Read more
She was confronted right away with the physicality of the league in her debut. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers drove into the teeth of the Las Vegas Aces defense during the first quarter of her WNBA preseason debut. Launching from the left side, Bueckers connected on a left-handed floater from 5 … Read more
Spurs fans at Market Square react to the news of Gregg Popovich stepping aside from coaching duty. SAN ANTONIO — After the late morning news surrounding Gregg Popovich was released by the Spurs organization, we made our way down to Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square to get fan reactions of the news that … Read more