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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
Read full article: 76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents.
āForever gratefulā: Spurs' Gregg Popovich thanks community for support after stroke diagnosis
Read full article: āForever gratefulā: Spurs' Gregg Popovich thanks community for support after stroke diagnosisSan Antonio Spurs head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich shared a statement for the first time on Monday since suffering a mild stroke in November.
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Read full article: Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly HillsA representative for Jamie Foxx says the actor required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.
Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
Read full article: Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail BlazersVictor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night.
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Read full article: Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasionBengals quarterback Joe Burrowās home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked.
New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San Antonio
Read full article: New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San AntonioSpurs fans are flocking to a new Gregg Popovich mural amid the head coachās absence from the team as he recovers from a mild stroke, sidelining him for most of the season.
Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists
Read full article: Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assistsChris Paul moved into second place on the NBAās career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116.
Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection
Read full article: Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejectionSan Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court after being ejected.
St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekend
Read full article: St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekendThe menās and womenās basketball teams at St. Johnās will wear āLouā patches on their uniform jerseys for the rest of this season to honor Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who died Saturday at age 99.
Victor Wembanyama named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama named Western Conference Defensive Player of the MonthSan Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBAās first-ever Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November.
San Antonio Spurs one win away to advance in NBA Cup
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs one win away to advance in NBA CupThe San Antonio Spurs are one NBA Cup win away from clinching first place in Western Conference Group B, which is a remarkable turnaround from last seasonās 0-4 record in NBA Cup group play.
Victor Wembanyama drops lawsuit against man accused of using his likeness without permission, records show
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama drops lawsuit against man accused of using his likeness without permission, records showSan Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama dropped a lawsuit against a Texas man accused of using his name and likeness without permission, court records show.
Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
Read full article: Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night.
Spurs rally to top Jazz 126-118 for 2nd straight victory without injured Wembanyama
Read full article: Spurs rally to top Jazz 126-118 for 2nd straight victory without injured WembanyamaHarrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Stephon Castle scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night for their second straight win without Victor Wembanyama.
Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Read full article: Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekendStephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell to miss Thursdayās game against Jazz
Read full article: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell to miss Thursdayās game against JazzSan Antonio Spurs leading scorer Victor Wembanyama will not play against the Utah Jazz on Thursday as he recovers from a knee contusion, according to the teamās injury report.
āHeās everything': Spurs fans send well wishes to Gregg Popovich after stroke diagnosis
Read full article: āHeās everything': Spurs fans send well wishes to Gregg Popovich after stroke diagnosisFans said they learned the news before the Spurs game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday night.
āWe miss himā: Spurs GM Brian Wright discusses Gregg Popovichās stroke diagnosis
Read full article: āWe miss himā: Spurs GM Brian Wright discusses Gregg Popovichās stroke diagnosisSpurs general manager Brian Wright addressed Popovichās diagnosis during a pregame news conference before their game against the Washington Wizards.
Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
Read full article: Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next monthThe nationās largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month.
Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100
Read full article: Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets built a huge lead early and coasted to a 127-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night.
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan suffers fractured thumb; will have surgery, team says
Read full article: Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan suffers fractured thumb; will have surgery, team saysThe San Antonio Spurs announced forward Jeremy Sochan suffered a fracture in his left thumb, which will require surgery.
What to know about interim Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson
Read full article: What to know about interim Spurs head coach Mitch JohnsonAfter the San Antonio Spurs announced head coach Gregg Popovichās indefinite hiatus from the team on Monday, citing illness, the public wonders about the teamās interim selection.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illness
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illnessSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich missed the Spursā game Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an undisclosed illness.
Spurs launch ticket subscription plan aimed to provide flexible, affordable way to attend games
Read full article: Spurs launch ticket subscription plan aimed to provide flexible, affordable way to attend gamesIf youāve been wanting to attend more San Antonio Spurs games but donāt want to bust your budget, the Silver & Black may have a game plan for you.
Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz
Read full article: Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over JazzVictor Wembanyama had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Wembanyama, Sochan help Spurs fend out hard-charging Rockets to win home opener, 109-106
Read full article: Wembanyama, Sochan help Spurs fend out hard-charging Rockets to win home opener, 109-106Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Saturday night in their home opener.
New-look San Antonio Spurs set for season opener against Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: New-look San Antonio Spurs set for season opener against Dallas MavericksThe San Antonio Spurs are ready to tip off the 2024-25 season at the Dallas Mavericks with two veterans on the roster, point guard Chris Paul and forward Harrison Barnes, who they didnāt have last season.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 playersAlabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team.
Spurs lock in Wembanyama, Sochan, Wesley, Brahnam for 2025-26 season
Read full article: Spurs lock in Wembanyama, Sochan, Wesley, Brahnam for 2025-26 seasonThe Spurs locked in their French-born centerpiece and key role players on Friday by exercising their team option on Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley.
Victor Wembanyama sues man for using his name, likeness without permission on clothing, lawsuit says
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama sues man for using his name, likeness without permission on clothing, lawsuit saysSan Antonio Spurs player and reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama is suing a Texas man for using his name and likeness for commercial gain without permission, according to a lawsuit.
Celebrate the start of the Spurs 2024-25 season with exciting giveaways
Read full article: Celebrate the start of the Spurs 2024-25 season with exciting giveawaysThe San Antonio Spurs are inviting fans to get ready for a new season by participating in a weeklong celebration of fun, food, and a chance to score free tickets to a game.
Georgia businessman convicted of cheating two ex-NBA players of $8M
Read full article: Georgia businessman convicted of cheating two ex-NBA players of $8MA Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
Coach Popovich prepares for 29th season with Spurs, welcomes NBA veterans to San Antonio
Read full article: Coach Popovich prepares for 29th season with Spurs, welcomes NBA veterans to San AntonioSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was front-and-center at the teamās media day as he prepares to lead the Silver and Black for his 29th straight campaign.
āIām close to returningā: Devin Vassell reassures heāll be back in action with the Spurs soon
Read full article: āIām close to returningā: Devin Vassell reassures heāll be back in action with the Spurs soonA few days before the Spurs held their annual media day, the news broke that San Antonioās sixth-year guard Devin Vassell will miss the start of the upcoming season.
French phenom Victor Wembanyama discusses Spursā expectations to win in upcoming season
Read full article: French phenom Victor Wembanyama discusses Spursā expectations to win in upcoming seasonWembanyama was excited for the 2024-25 NBA season on Spurs media day, hopes to apply the lessons he learned over his busy offseason.
Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes share excitement to be San Antonio Spurs on media day
Read full article: Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes share excitement to be San Antonio Spurs on media dayThe San Antonio Spurs added more veteran experience over the offseason with the acquisitions of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes.
Spurs Youth Basketball League celebrates 35 years of helping kids across Texas
Read full article: Spurs Youth Basketball League celebrates 35 years of helping kids across TexasThe Spurs Youth Basketball League, originally formed as the Spurs Drug-Free League, is celebrating 35 years of opening the game up to thousands of Texas kids.
Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein
Read full article: Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey WeinsteinA U.S. district judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan alleging sexual assault a decade ago.
Former Spurs guard Derrick White punched during scuffle at University of Colorado football game
Read full article: Former Spurs guard Derrick White punched during scuffle at University of Colorado football gameFormer San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White was involved in a scuffle with fans at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University football game.
Spurs Culinary Residency Program announces new restaurant lineup for NBA season
Read full article: Spurs Culinary Residency Program announces new restaurant lineup for NBA seasonThe Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) and Aramark announced the lineup for the fourth season of the Spurs Culinary Residency Program at the Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, according to a press release.
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
Read full article: Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish filmA film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen āBig Babyā Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction.
Bill Land 1-on-1: Memorable moments as Spurs broadcaster, history behind āOh Mamaā and why heās retiring
Read full article: Bill Land 1-on-1: Memorable moments as Spurs broadcaster, history behind āOh Mamaā and why heās retiringAfter more than two decades as the permanent television voice of the Spurs, broadcaster Bill Land is hanging up his boots and heading into retirement. Land sat down with KSATās RJ Marquez to discuss his five decades in broadcasting and much more.
āOh Mama!ā Long-time Spurs television play-by-play announcer Bill Land announces retirement ahead of 2024-2025 season
Read full article: āOh Mama!ā Long-time Spurs television play-by-play announcer Bill Land announces retirement ahead of 2024-2025 seasonBill Land, the long-time San Antonio Spurs television play-by-play announcer who brought the catchphrase āOh Mama!ā into Spurs sports fans lexicon, is retiring ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the team announced Wednesday.
3-point barrage carries Team USA onto gold medal stand in victory over Victor Wembanyama, France
Read full article: 3-point barrage carries Team USA onto gold medal stand in victory over Victor Wembanyama, FranceAt least one NBA player will return to the United States with a gold medal in their hands. It just wonāt be San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
The Rock at La Cantera to host watch party for Team USA-France menās basketball gold medal game
Read full article: The Rock at La Cantera to host watch party for Team USA-France menās basketball gold medal gameThe most high-profile Olympic basketball game involving a San Antonio Spur in 20 years will get The Rock at La Cantera Watch Party treatment.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs will reportedly make return to NBA Christmas Day schedule
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs will reportedly make return to NBA Christmas Day scheduleIf a Thursday report from a reliable NBA reporter is to be believed, the Spurs will play during the NBA's premier regular-season showcase.
āSomething totally unexpectedā: Sean Elliott undergoes heart procedure after Apple Watch detects irregular heartbeat
Read full article: āSomething totally unexpectedā: Sean Elliott undergoes heart procedure after Apple Watch detects irregular heartbeatSpurs legend and broadcaster says heās doing great after procedure for Atrial Fibrillation.
Germanyās second-quarter haymakers too much for Wembanyama, France to overcome
Read full article: Germanyās second-quarter haymakers too much for Wembanyama, France to overcomeFrance had no answer for German point guard Dennis Schrƶder or power forward Franz Wagner on Friday. Both players combined for 52 points in Germanyās 85-71 win over France.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having āmuch more seriousā talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having āmuch more seriousā talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Sean Elliottās Apple Watch detects irregular heartbeat, his wife says
Read full article: Sean Elliottās Apple Watch detects irregular heartbeat, his wife saysFormer San Antonio Spur Sean Elliott is breathing a sigh of relief after his Apple Watch detected an irregular heartbeat, according to an Instagram post by his wife.
Franceās Wembanyama and Gobert embracing āseclusionā of starting basketball tourney outside of Paris
Read full article: Franceās Wembanyama and Gobert embracing āseclusionā of starting basketball tourney outside of ParisFranceās hopes of leaving the Paris Olympics with a menās basketball gold medal primarily rest on the shoulders of its tallest players.
Spursā Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Parisā biggest attractions
Read full article: Spursā Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Parisā biggest attractionsAthletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
Former and current Spurs make ESPNās lists of sportsā best 21st-century athletes
Read full article: Former and current Spurs make ESPNās lists of sportsā best 21st-century athletesIn the summertime, when the weather is high, there arenāt as many popular sports in-season as in the fall and winter.
WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
Read full article: WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights dealWNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBAās recently approved media rights deals.
Former UTSA Roadrunner signs two-way contract with Atlanta Hawks
Read full article: Former UTSA Roadrunner signs two-way contract with Atlanta HawksFormer University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunner Keaton Wallace has found some new wings after signing a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks and the teamās G-League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.
Spurs Culinary Residency Program to feature 12 local restaurants this upcoming NBA season
Read full article: Spurs Culinary Residency Program to feature 12 local restaurants this upcoming NBA seasonSpurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) and Aramark are inviting local restaurants to apply for the Spurs Culinary Residence program.
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle out for remainder of NBA Summer League with wrist injury
Read full article: Spurs rookie Stephon Castle out for remainder of NBA Summer League with wrist injurySan Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle is out for the remainder of the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas due to a sprained wrist, according to reports.
Stephon Castle scores 22 points as Spurs defeat Trailblazers in NBA 2K25 Summer League opener
Read full article: Stephon Castle scores 22 points as Spurs defeat Trailblazers in NBA 2K25 Summer League openerThe San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trailblazers 83-77 to open the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
French basketball legend Tony Parker at center of historic retiring of his No. 9 jersey
Read full article: French basketball legend Tony Parker at center of historic retiring of his No. 9 jerseyFollowing Fridayās exhibition between France and Serbia ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the French Basketball Federation paid tribute to Tony Parkerās remarkable legacy by retiring his national team jersey.
Chris Paulās new contract with Spurs reveals winning as a big incentive
Read full article: Chris Paulās new contract with Spurs reveals winning as a big incentiveVeteran point guard Chris Paul, the Spursā biggest signing of the offseason, reportedly signed a one-year, $10.46 million contract with a host of incentives built into the deal.
Records reveal parties involved in potential massive downtown project that could lead to new Spurs arena at Hemisfair
Read full article: Records reveal parties involved in potential massive downtown project that could lead to new Spurs arena at HemisfairThere are still many questions surrounding plans for the Hemisfair Park area and the San Antonio Spurs' involvement with the future of the site, but San Antonio city officials are attempting to keep any and every detail close to the vest.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read full article: Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collisionEx-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.
Spurs get first win of Summer League, defeat Chinese National Team 89-67
Read full article: Spurs get first win of Summer League, defeat Chinese National Team 89-67The San Antonio Spurs got their first win of Summer League, defeating the Chinese National Team 89-67 in the final game of the Sacramento Classic on Tuesday night.