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San Antonio high school stars set for 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: San Antonio high school stars set for 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball GameAn all-star game is a time to shine. Several high school student-athletes plan to do just that in the third annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game.
Wagner girls basketball coach Annissa Jackson’s journey from adversity to greatness
Read full article: Wagner girls basketball coach Annissa Jackson’s journey from adversity to greatnessAnnissa Jackson, the head coach of the Wagner High School girls basketball team, opened up about her remarkable path to becoming one of the most accomplished and intense coaches in the area.
Alamo Heights football coach Ron Rittimann announces retirement after 6 successful seasons
Read full article: Alamo Heights football coach Ron Rittimann announces retirement after 6 successful seasonsRon Rittimann, head coach and athletic director at Alamo Heights High School, announced his retirement, effective at the end of the current school year.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
Read full article: Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 winsThe Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Wembanyama has 32 points, 12 rebounds in return from one-game absence as Spurs top Hornets 115-102
Read full article: Wembanyama has 32 points, 12 rebounds in return from one-game absence as Spurs top Hornets 115-102Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in his return from a one-game absence, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
Local prospects shine at UTSA, UIW Pro Days ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Read full article: Local prospects shine at UTSA, UIW Pro Days ahead of 2026 NFL DraftNFL personnel watched area college football standouts showcase their skills at Pro Days hosted by the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of the Incarnate Word on Wednesday, as prospects gear up for next month’s draft.
San Antonio high school stars set for 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: San Antonio high school stars set for 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball GameAn all-star game is a time to shine. Several high school student-athletes plan to do just that in the third annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game.
Former NFL star RB Todd Gurley II joins local legends at first Malcolm Brown Foundation Golf Tournament
Read full article: Former NFL star RB Todd Gurley II joins local legends at first Malcolm Brown Foundation Golf TournamentMalcolm Brown, former NFL running back and Steele High School standout, successfully launched the inaugural golf tournament for his Malcolm Brown Foundation at Olympia Hills Golf Course.
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For 10, it's 900: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joining Ronaldo in club
Read full article: For 10, it's 900: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joining Ronaldo in clubLionel Messi has reached another milestone, getting his 900th career goal in the opening minutes of Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville on Wednesday night.
A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players
Read full article: A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar playersA landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players.
Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgeryGerrit Cole has returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
Read full article: Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog raceFormer reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska.
Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survives
Read full article: Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survivesBarcelona scored seven against Newcastle and Liverpool revived its season with four goals against Galatasaray.
Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal
Read full article: Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appealSenegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s soccer federation saying it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip the team of its victory in a chaotic final against host Morocco.
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
Read full article: WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBAThe WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.
Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First Four
Read full article: Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First FourTramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat N.
Former NFL star RB Todd Gurley II joins local legends at first Malcolm Brown Foundation Golf Tournament
Read full article: Former NFL star RB Todd Gurley II joins local legends at first Malcolm Brown Foundation Golf TournamentMalcolm Brown, former NFL running back and Steele High School standout, successfully launched the inaugural golf tournament for his Malcolm Brown Foundation at Olympia Hills Golf Course.
U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded roster
Read full article: U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded rosterAaron Judge walked slowly back and forth in the United States’ dugout on Tuesday night while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country’s first World Baseball Classic title.
Wagner girls basketball coach Annissa Jackson’s journey from adversity to greatness
Read full article: Wagner girls basketball coach Annissa Jackson’s journey from adversity to greatnessAnnissa Jackson, the head coach of the Wagner High School girls basketball team, opened up about her remarkable path to becoming one of the most accomplished and intense coaches in the area.
Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First Four
Read full article: Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First FourBryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four.
In Miami for the WBC final, Venezuelan fans had plenty to celebrate as their team won the title
Read full article: In Miami for the WBC final, Venezuelan fans had plenty to celebrate as their team won the titleVenezuelan and American fans packed Miami for the U.S.-Venezuela World Baseball Classic final.
Alamo Heights football coach Ron Rittimann announces retirement after 6 successful seasons
Read full article: Alamo Heights football coach Ron Rittimann announces retirement after 6 successful seasonsRon Rittimann, head coach and athletic director at Alamo Heights High School, announced his retirement, effective at the end of the current school year.
WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
Read full article: WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World CupThe World Anti-Doping Agency has put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues.
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Read full article: Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction marketsArizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.
The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks
Read full article: The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucksThe Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
Read full article: African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the championMorocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Read full article: Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic titleVenezuela has won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injury
Read full article: Oilers' Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injuryStandout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury.
Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say
Read full article: Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources sayThe Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule
Read full article: Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its scheduleIran’s Embassy in Mexico has suggested the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico after President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending the tournament, citing safety concerns.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
Read full article: Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 winsThe Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over
Read full article: Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is overReal Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League.
Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane
Read full article: Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in BrisbaneTwo Iranian women soccer players have been seen training with the Brisbane Roar after Australia granted them asylum, and they stayed behind as teammates headed home.
Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic title
Read full article: Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic titleRonald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez hit run-scoring, two-out singles in a seventh-inning rally that led Venezuela over Italy 4-2 and into its first World Baseball Classic championship game.
Bandera, La Vernia, Marion, South San, Southwest, SW Legacy players ready for SA Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: Bandera, La Vernia, Marion, South San, Southwest, SW Legacy players ready for SA Sports All-Star Basketball GameThe 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game is just a fast break away, featuring 134 of the area’s top high school players from 62 schools.
WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?
Read full article: WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events — even if they take place on American soil.
Alabama's Aden Holloway, the Tide's No. 2 scorer, is arrested on a felony drug charge
Read full article: Alabama's Aden Holloway, the Tide's No. 2 scorer, is arrested on a felony drug chargeAlabama guard Aden Holloway has been arrested on a felony drug charge just days before the start of the NCAA Tournament.
Criticized for their cool, American players head into the WBC final appreciating opponents' flair
Read full article: Criticized for their cool, American players head into the WBC final appreciating opponents' flairCriticized for their cool, American players head into the World Baseball Classic championship also appreciating opponents’ flamboyant flair.
Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done
Read full article: Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal doneAnother marathon negotiating session between the WNBA and its players union didn’t end with a new collective bargaining agreement.
NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources sayThe NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will be again discussed by the league’s board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter tell The Associated Press.
Paul Skenes shines in the WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outings
Read full article: Paul Skenes shines in the WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outingsPaul Skenes shined in the World Baseball Classic semifinal, dominating an All-Star lineup in the United States' 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic.
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Read full article: Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLBA close called third strike ended the Dominican Republic’s rally attempt and sent the United States into the World Baseball Classic title game.
The PWHL is riding a post-Olympic boost in ticket sales and marketing opportunities
Read full article: The PWHL is riding a post-Olympic boost in ticket sales and marketing opportunitiesThe Professional Women's Hockey League is enjoying a major post-Olympic boost that's no better reflected than with the New York Sirens.
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game
Read full article: U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title gameGunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 and move a win from its second World Baseball Classic championship.
New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics
Read full article: New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 OlympicsA work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Henderson starts at third for US over Bregman, then homers in WBC
Read full article: Henderson starts at third for US over Bregman, then homers in WBCGunnar Henderson started at third base for the United States over Alex Bregman Sunday in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, then homered in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic.
Laporta wins 5 more years as president of Barcelona after thousands vote in club election
Read full article: Laporta wins 5 more years as president of Barcelona after thousands vote in club electionJoan Laporta has been reelected as the president of Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse.
Italian team players celebrate WBC success with la dolce vita: espresso, wine and Armani
Read full article: Italian team players celebrate WBC success with la dolce vita: espresso, wine and ArmaniItaly reached its first World Baseball Classic semifinal, and the team’s espresso-and-wine celebrations have gained some level of attention in a soccer-obsessed nation.
Cluff and Kaufman-Renn power No. 18 Purdue past No. 3 Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten final
Read full article: Cluff and Kaufman-Renn power No. 18 Purdue past No. 3 Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten finalOscar Cluff scored 21 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 20 and No. 18 Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan 80-72 for the Big Ten Tournament championship.
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells
Read full article: Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian WellsJannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set tiebreak and claim the title without dropping a single set.
WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session
Read full article: WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon sessionWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says progress is being made towards getting a new collective bargaining agreement done.
Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
Read full article: Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversalIran’s women’s soccer team has left Malaysia for Oman after five of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.
Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA TournamentUConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madness needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.
March Madness women’s bracket: UTSA draws No. 16 seed, will face unbeaten UConn
Read full article: March Madness women’s bracket: UTSA draws No. 16 seed, will face unbeaten UConnUConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madness needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.
Arkansas tops Vanderbilt 86-75 to win SEC Tournament title
Read full article: Arkansas tops Vanderbilt 86-75 to win SEC Tournament titleDarius Acuff Jr. scored 30 points and handed out 11 assists, leading No. 17 Arkansas to its first Southeastern Conference Tournament championship and first automatic NCAA Tournament berth since 2000, beating 22nd-ranked Vanderbilt 86-75.
US beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics, Paralympics
Read full article: US beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics, ParalympicsThree weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the sweep at Milan Cortina.
Bruno Fernandes nears assists record as Man United beats Aston Villa 3-1, Liverpool held by Spurs
Read full article: Bruno Fernandes nears assists record as Man United beats Aston Villa 3-1, Liverpool held by SpursBruno Fernandes has moved closer to breaking the Premier League’s assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa.
Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot
Read full article: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shotDuke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East war
Read full article: Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East warUEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been canceled after the widening Middle East war.
Olympic champion Shiffrin takes record 8th slalom win of season but main rival Aicher is 2nd
Read full article: Olympic champion Shiffrin takes record 8th slalom win of season but main rival Aicher is 2ndOlympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin has won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season.
Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' dominant start
Read full article: Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' dominant startKimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis
Read full article: Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semisWilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic to advance to the semifinals.
No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon Scheyer
Read full article: No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon ScheyerIsaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.