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Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says
Read full article: Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency saysThe federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.
Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homes
Read full article: Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homesA Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers.
US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
Read full article: US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailerU.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio.
US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
Read full article: US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travelGas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.
Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little water
Read full article: Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little waterAuthorities say seven people have been arrested after smuggling 26 migrants near San Antonio, Texas, in a secret compartment of a trailer with little water and in sweltering heat.
Texas sheriff says 7 suspects arrested, 11 migrants hospitalized after sting near San Antonio
Read full article: Texas sheriff says 7 suspects arrested, 11 migrants hospitalized after sting near San AntonioSeven migrant smuggling suspects have been arrested and 11 migrants are hospitalized after a law enforcement sting near San Antonio.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
Read full article: Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relativesIn the small town of Comitancillo in Guatemala’s mostly Indigenous highlands, two murals memorialize the nearly two dozen local migrants who died in mass tragedies en route to the United States recently.
More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
Read full article: More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizensMore than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York.
Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OTVictor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
Read full article: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankleSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital city
Read full article: Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital cityNikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base.
College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies
Read full article: College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policiesFormer Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.
Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debuts
Read full article: Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debutsNejc Gradišar scored in the 26th minute of his international debut following an American giveaway, and Slovenia extended the United States’ winless streak against European opponents to six with a 1-0 victory in an exhibition between nations missing top players.
Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115
Read full article: Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115Devin Vassell had 36 points, Victor Wembanyama had 13 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing skid with a 129-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Suspect in custody after 6 dead, 3 injured in daylong series of attacks in Texas
Read full article: Suspect in custody after 6 dead, 3 injured in daylong series of attacks in TexasAuthorities say a Texas man suspected of killing his parents in the San Antonio area and four others in Austin in a violent trail of separate attacks had cut off his ankle monitor from a previous misdemeanor domestic violence arrest.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the ClippersSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
Read full article: Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdownVictor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder seemed to be trying to avoid creating a rivalry after the much-anticipated first regular season meeting between two of the NBA’s top rookies.
Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'
Read full article: Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'Bill Self says he intends to finish his coaching career at Kansas, one day after the announcement of a lifetime contract that will pay the Hall of Famer $53 million over the first five years.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next weekNCAA President Charlie Baker is expected to testify in front of a Senate committee next week during the 10th hearing on Capitol Hill over the last three years on college sports.
Man pleads guilty to smuggling-related charges over Texas deaths of 53 migrants in tractor-trailer
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to smuggling-related charges over Texas deaths of 53 migrants in tractor-trailerOne of six men charged in Texas over 53 migrants who died last year in a sweltering tractor-trailer has pleaded guilty to smuggling-related charges.
Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm
Read full article: Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter stormThe sweltering heat wave in Texas has the power grid manager again asking residents to cut electricity use.
Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can't meet that standard
Read full article: Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can't meet that standardA vision of putting an armed guard at every school in Texas is crashing into the reality of not enough police or funding.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
Wembanyama and Mbappé the big draws as Olympic soccer and basketball tickets go on sale
Read full article: Wembanyama and Mbappé the big draws as Olympic soccer and basketball tickets go on saleMore tickets go on sale Wednesday for four sports at the Paris Olympics that will be staged in cities far from the French capital, including soccer and basketball.
The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives
Read full article: The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ livesBeyond medical bills in the millions and the weight of trauma and grief, mass shooting survivors and their family members contend with scores of changes showing how their lives have been upended by violence.
USA Basketball fills World Cup roster with Josh Hart as last commit, source tells AP
Read full article: USA Basketball fills World Cup roster with Josh Hart as last commit, source tells APNew York guard Josh Hart has given his commitment to USA Basketball to play in this summer’s World Cup, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.
French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla over
Read full article: French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla overAfter being pulled in many directions as one of the most hyped prospects in the NBA history, French phenom Victor Wembanyama is finally enjoying being a player again.
US arrests 4 Mexican nationals in 2022 deaths of 53 migrants trapped in hot tractor-trailer
Read full article: US arrests 4 Mexican nationals in 2022 deaths of 53 migrants trapped in hot tractor-trailerU.S. authorities have announced the arrests of four men they say were part of a human smuggling effort last year that ended in the deaths of 53 migrants, including eight children, who were left in a tractor-trailer in the scorching Texas summer.
Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting for hours to greet him
Read full article: Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting for hours to greet himThe chants from hundreds of fans, some of whom waited outside for hours in nearly 100-degree heat, started at the very moment Victor Wembanyama stepped out of the private plane that carried him to his new NBA home.
Spurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of the Summer League in Vegas
Read full article: Spurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of the Summer League in VegasNo. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio and No. 2 pick Brandon Miller of Charlotte might go head-to-head on the first day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought
Read full article: Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff droughtThe San Antonio Spurs are looking to end their four-year playoff drought with the addition of Victor Wembanyama.
Corey Conners wins Valero Texas Open for 2nd time in 5 years
Read full article: Corey Conners wins Valero Texas Open for 2nd time in 5 yearsCorey Conners won the Valero Texas Open for the second time in five years Sunday for his second PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over rookie Sam Stevens.
Patrick Rodgers takes 1-shot lead into Texas Open finale
Read full article: Patrick Rodgers takes 1-shot lead into Texas Open finalePatrick Rodgers shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Valero Texas Open, with his first PGA Tour title and Masters spot at stake.
Rodgers moves into 3-shot lead at Valero Texas Open
Read full article: Rodgers moves into 3-shot lead at Valero Texas OpenPatrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory — and his first Masters appearance — on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a three-stroke lead midway through the second round of the weather-delayed Valero Texas Open.
Veterans Harrington, Kuchar share early lead at Texas Open
Read full article: Veterans Harrington, Kuchar share early lead at Texas OpenVeterans Padraig Harrington and Matt Kuchar each shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the early lead with MJ Daffue and Roberto Diaz in the weather-delayed first round of the Valero Texas Open.
Orlando Magic lose out to San Antonio Spurs in 41st loss of season
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose out to San Antonio Spurs in 41st loss of seasonJeremy Sochan had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs had a franchise-high 22 3-pointers and season-high 39 assists in a 132-114 win over the Orlando Magic.
Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with Mexico
Read full article: Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with MexicoA federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to end the expedited releases of migrants entering the United States from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities.
Baby's death tied to contaminated breast pump, CDC says
Read full article: Baby's death tied to contaminated breast pump, CDC saysFederal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding after a baby died last year from a rare infection tied to a contaminated breast pump.
Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communities
Read full article: Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communitiesThere are over 300 Police Athletic Leagues across the country. Their goal is to keep kids off the street and help them make better choices.
No. 23 USTA tops North Texas 48-27 in C-USA title game
Read full article: No. 23 USTA tops North Texas 48-27 in C-USA title gameFrank Harris threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 49 yards and another score, lifting No. 23 UTSA to its second-straight Conference USA championship with a 48-27 victory over North Texas on Friday night at the Alamodome.
Uvalde mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacre
Read full article: Uvalde mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacreThe mother of one of 19 children killed in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has filed a federal lawsuit against police, the school district and the maker of the gun used in the massacre.
Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory
Read full article: Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victoryLeBron James scored 21 points in his return from a five-game absence, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 on Friday night for their first road victory of the season.
Mission to upskill: How one nonprofit is helping job seekers compete for new opportunities
Read full article: Mission to upskill: How one nonprofit is helping job seekers compete for new opportunitiesProject Quest aims to serve unemployed and under-skilled jobseekers, through training, coaching, and support.
Reports: Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identified
Read full article: Reports: Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identifiedSeveral media outlets have identified the mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio.
Feds want psychological tests for parents of separated kids
Read full article: Feds want psychological tests for parents of separated kidsThe Biden administration is asking that parents of children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border undergo another round of psychological evaluations to measure how traumatized they were by the Trump administration policy.
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard to be moved to mainland
Read full article: Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard to be moved to mainlandFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took the playbook of a fellow Republican, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, to a new level by catching officials flat-footed in Martha's Vineyard with two planeloads of Venezuelan migrants.
4 in custody after shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park leaves 2 people injured, police say
Read full article: 4 in custody after shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park leaves 2 people injured, police sayUvalde police said two people are hospitalized in San Antonio after being shot at Uvalde Memorial Park Thursday evening, according to KSAT.
Illness interrupts O'Rourke campaign for Texas governor
Read full article: Illness interrupts O'Rourke campaign for Texas governorTexas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke says he has cleared his campaign schedule after receiving treatment at a San Antonio hospital for an unspecified bacterial infection.
A survivor of the migrant trailer: ‘They couldn’t breathe’
Read full article: A survivor of the migrant trailer: ‘They couldn’t breathe’Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week in Texas.
US official: Migrants who died cleared inland checkpoint
Read full article: US official: Migrants who died cleared inland checkpointA U.S. official says the tractor-trailer at the center of a disastrous human-smuggling attempt that left 53 people dead had passed through an inland U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint with migrants inside earlier in its journey.
EXPLAINER: Heat, humidity a perilous mix in migrant deaths
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Heat, humidity a perilous mix in migrant deathsAn expert says the combination of heat and humidity would have quickly created life-threatening conditions inside the packed, un-airconditioned tractor-trailer where dozens of migrants were found dead this week.
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
Read full article: Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answersA Mexican immigration official says that in the chaotic minutes after dozens of migrants were found dead inside a tractor-trailer sweltering in the Texas heat, the driver tried to slip away by pretending to be one of the survivors.
51 migrants die after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat
Read full article: 51 migrants die after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heatDesperate families of migrants from Mexico and Central America are seeking word of their loved ones as authorities begin identifying 51 people who died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer without air conditioning in the sweltering Texas heat.