SPORTS
Burbank softball standout signs commitment to Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Read full article: Burbank softball standout signs commitment to Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityIt was a special day at Burbank High School, where softball standout Evelyn Lopez signed her commitment letter to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She earned the scholarship after years of working on her craft.
KSAT CONNECT: Spurs fans celebrate Game 4 win on SW Military Drive
Read full article: KSAT CONNECT: Spurs fans celebrate Game 4 win on SW Military DriveSan Antonio Spurs fans took to the streets following the team’s latest win against the Portland Trail Blazers, turning parts of the city into a rolling celebration marked by honking and Spurs flags waving out of windows.
Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s return
Read full article: Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s returnIn Victor Wembanyama’s first game back from concussion protocol, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 after recovering from a 19-point deficit in the waning seconds of the first half.
Victor Wembanyama cleared to play in Spurs-Trail Blazers Game 4
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama cleared to play in Spurs-Trail Blazers Game 4San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is cleared to play against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday afternoon, five days after he fell face-first and sustained a concussion in Game 2.
Castle, Harper shine as Spurs defeat Trail Blazers, take 2-1 series lead without Wembanyama
Read full article: Castle, Harper shine as Spurs defeat Trail Blazers, take 2-1 series lead without WembanyamaStephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
MORE SPORTS HEADLINES
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games
Read full article: Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup gamesScenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998 — Japan’s first appearance in the World Cup.
Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against Timberwolves
Read full article: Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against TimberwolvesNikola Jokic snapped out of his prolonged funk with a triple-double, Spencer Jones provided a key spark and the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination with a chippy 125-113 win over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series.
Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-all
Read full article: Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-allShea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 after squandering a three-goal lead, tying their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Sloppy Pistons are 1 loss from becoming 7th No. 1 seed to lose to an 8 seed in the NBA playoffs
Read full article: Sloppy Pistons are 1 loss from becoming 7th No. 1 seed to lose to an 8 seed in the NBA playoffsThose 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests
Read full article: Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrestsFormer NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series leadDesmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to Philly
Read full article: Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to PhillyThe Pittsburgh Penguins kept their season alive, edging the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 to send the best-of-seven series back to Philly.
Paul Skenes rents a bounce house for Pirates' clubhouse to celebrate Konnor Griffin's 20th birthday
Read full article: Paul Skenes rents a bounce house for Pirates' clubhouse to celebrate Konnor Griffin's 20th birthdayA bounce house stood in the middle of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse before Monday night’s game against St. Louis, courtesy of NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes.
Paige Bueckers says it's all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings
Read full article: Paige Bueckers says it's all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas WingsDallas Wings star Paige Bueckers says her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.
New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough
Read full article: New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each boroughNew York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets.
Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics
Read full article: Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA OlympicsSprinter Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that would give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul.
Wolves confirm Edwards has no structural damage in his knee, but he'll be out for at least a week
Read full article: Wolves confirm Edwards has no structural damage in his knee, but he'll be out for at least a weekMinnesota All-Star Anthony Edwards will be sidelined for at least a week with a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer
Read full article: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transferTexas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrier
Read full article: Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrierSabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in marathon running will prove to the world he is competing clean.
Joel Embiid made a gutsy return from an appendectomy. The 76ers are still in trouble against Boston
Read full article: Joel Embiid made a gutsy return from an appendectomy. The 76ers are still in trouble against BostonJoel Embiid thought he had a stomach bug during the Philadelphia 76ers' road trip in Texas.
Champions League semifinals offer contrast of easy-on-the-eye PSG-Bayern and robust Atletico-Arsenal
Read full article: Champions League semifinals offer contrast of easy-on-the-eye PSG-Bayern and robust Atletico-ArsenalThe two Champions League semifinals starting this week have a bit of a beauty and the beast contrast.
Mbappé diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against Barcelona
Read full article: Mbappé diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against BarcelonaReal Madrid says star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left hamstring, putting in doubt his participation in the Spanish league clasico in two weeks.
Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4
Read full article: Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers
Read full article: Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against LakersAmen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton ejected after 'unnecessary and excessive' elbow to Alperen Sengun
Read full article: Lakers’ Deandre Ayton ejected after 'unnecessary and excessive' elbow to Alperen SengunLos Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after receiving a flagrant foul 2 for hitting Alperen Sengun in the face with his elbow and forearm.
Celtics spoil Embiid's return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Celtics spoil Embiid's return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series leadPayton Pritchard made six of Boston’s 24 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 11 assists to help the Boston Celtics spoil Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar's career
Read full article: MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar's careerNathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-1 victory.
Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'
Read full article: Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'Kevin Durant missed Houston’s win over the Lakers in Game 4 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series with an ankle injury.
Carson Hocevar earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway
Read full article: Carson Hocevar earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega SuperspeedwayCarson Hocevar has earned the first victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career, outdueling Chris Buescher with a last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway.
Brotherly boost: A dramatic Zurich Classic win by the Fitzpatricks puts Alex on the PGA Tour
Read full article: Brotherly boost: A dramatic Zurich Classic win by the Fitzpatricks puts Alex on the PGA TourMatt Fitzpatrick and younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to pull out a dramatic, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour through 2028.
Embiid’s gutsy return after appendectomy falls flat as Celtics rout 76ers for 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Embiid’s gutsy return after appendectomy falls flat as Celtics rout 76ers for 3-1 series leadJoel Embiid's surprise return after an appendectomy doesn't help the 76ers against Boston.
Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series leadVictor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion and the San Antonio Spurs took a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-93 victory.
Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s return
Read full article: Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s returnIn Victor Wembanyama’s first game back from concussion protocol, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 after recovering from a 19-point deficit in the waning seconds of the first half.
Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says he's disappointed with the way his concussion was handled
Read full article: Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says he's disappointed with the way his concussion was handledAfter San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to play in Game 4 of the team’s first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, he said he was disappointed with how the process was handled.
Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Women's Champions League semifinals
Read full article: Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Women's Champions League semifinalsArsenal has benefited from two defensive blunders to rally for a 2-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinals and keep on course to defend its title.
Wolves' Anthony Edwards has bone bruise in left knee and is likely to miss weeks, AP source says
Read full article: Wolves' Anthony Edwards has bone bruise in left knee and is likely to miss weeks, AP source saysThe left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team’s first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Read full article: Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 secondsSabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history.
Former Smithson Valley, UTSA and Texas linebacker Trey Moore selected by Miami Dolphins
Read full article: Former Smithson Valley, UTSA and Texas linebacker Trey Moore selected by Miami DolphinsMoore is one of several Texas-area players whom KSAT 12 covered during their respective NFL Pro Days who have now earned professional opportunities.
Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 leadAyo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Bryce Harper leads Phillies past Braves 8-5 in 10 innings to stop 10-game losing streak
Read full article: Bryce Harper leads Phillies past Braves 8-5 in 10 innings to stop 10-game losing streakBryce Harper had four RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Crosby and Letang strike as the Penguins stave off a sweep with a 4-2 Game 4 win over Flyers
Read full article: Crosby and Letang strike as the Penguins stave off a sweep with a 4-2 Game 4 win over FlyersSidney Crosby and Kris Letang each scored goals, helping the Penguins avoid a first-round series sweep with a 4-2 win over the Flyers in Game 4 on Saturday night.
Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to leg injuries in Game 4 against Nuggets
Read full article: Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to leg injuries in Game 4 against NuggetsDonte DiVincenzo's season ends with an Achilles tendon injury, while Anthony Edwards' knee injury remains unclear.
Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streak
Read full article: Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streakTy France homered twice and Gavin Sheets hit a two-run single during a four-run seventh inning as the San Diego Padres rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City.
Towns has a triple-double and the Knicks beat the Hawks 114-98 to tie the series at 2-2
Read full article: Towns has a triple-double and the Knicks beat the Hawks 114-98 to tie the series at 2-2Karl-Anthony Towns had his first postseason triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points and the New York Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night, tying the Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2.
Boldy's deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2
Read full article: Boldy's deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
Fitzpatrick brothers post a tournament-record 57 and take a 4-shot lead in the Zurich Classic
Read full article: Fitzpatrick brothers post a tournament-record 57 and take a 4-shot lead in the Zurich ClassicMatt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex have a four-shot lead through 54 holes at the Zurich Classic.
Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead
Read full article: Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 leadPaolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Colorado Avalanche enter Game 4 with a chance to close out the Los Angeles Kings
Read full article: Colorado Avalanche enter Game 4 with a chance to close out the Los Angeles KingsThe Colorado Avalanche have a chance to close out the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series on Sunday night.
Todd Pletcher's Renegade draws the inside No. 1 post and opens as the Kentucky Derby favorite
Read full article: Todd Pletcher's Renegade draws the inside No. 1 post and opens as the Kentucky Derby favoriteRenegade opens as the morning line favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says
Read full article: Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka saysHouston coach Ime Udoka says injured star Kevin Durant is doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night is still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination.
Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months
Read full article: Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 monthsCaitlin Clark was excited to get back on the court and play in a WNBA game even if it was just the preseason.
Castle, Harper shine as Spurs defeat Trail Blazers, take 2-1 series lead without Wembanyama
Read full article: Castle, Harper shine as Spurs defeat Trail Blazers, take 2-1 series lead without WembanyamaStephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 years
Read full article: Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 yearsBeckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead.
James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets
Read full article: James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the RocketsLeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown
Read full article: Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and BrownJayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night.
Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussionSan Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussion.
Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory
Read full article: Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victoryThe Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.