Wembanyama Posts 52 Points, 24 Rebounds
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Victor Wembanyama turned in the biggest game of his career Wednesday night, piling up 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocked shots as the San Antonio Spurs survived a late Dallas rally and won 112-111 at Frost Bank Center. The deciding point came at the line. With the score tied at
Valkyries Fans Pack the Embarcadero for WNBA Title Parade
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Golden State Valkyries fans turned out by the thousands along the city waterfront on Wednesday, cheering the newest champions of the WNBA during a two-hour victory parade down The Embarcadero. The route ran from the Ferry Building near Mission Street south to King and 2nd streets, with the celebration set for
Reds Name Former Guardians Aide Joe Torres Pitching Coach
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Cincinnati Reds have a new pitching coach, and manager Terry Francona went back to his Cleveland roots to find him. The club announced Wednesday that it hired Joe Torres, who has been the No. 2 pitching coach for the Guardians since 2022. Torres, 44, takes over for Derek Johnson. Johnson stepped
Ravens Near Trade for Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett
BALTIMORE, Md. — Down two quarterbacks, the Baltimore Ravens are closing in on a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for veteran passer Jacoby Brissett, with the deal expected to be wrapped up over the weekend. Neither club has announced the move, and the terms have not been made public. Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur declined
Doncic Flags Courtside Fan Who Threw Ball at Referee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Luka Doncic made sure arena security noticed a courtside spectator who hurled the ball at a referee Wednesday night, and the man was escorted out of Golden 1 Center as the Los Angeles Lakers went on to beat Sacramento 116-103. The incident came with 2:35 to play in the third quarter. When
LeBron, East-Leading 76ers Visit Cavaliers in NBA Cup Play
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The hottest team in the Eastern Conference heads to Cleveland on Friday night. The Philadelphia 76ers, 8-1 and atop the East, take on the 4-4 Cavaliers in an NBA Cup group-stage game, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern. It is the second meeting between the clubs in a little over two
Mariners Turn to Filling Coaching Staff Under Jason Kanzler
SEATTLE, Wash. — With its new manager in place, the Seattle Mariners now have to build the staff around him. The club formally introduced Jason Kanzler on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park, and team leaders say roughly half of the major league coaching jobs are still open. Kanzler, 36, is the 22nd manager in franchise history.
Miami Star Malachi Toney Needs Ankle Surgery
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Top-ranked Miami will head to Notre Dame this weekend without its most productive receiver. Malachi Toney hurt his ankle during practice Wednesday and is expected to have surgery for a high ankle sprain. There is hope inside the program that the injury will not end his season. No exact timeline has
Brandon Aiyuk Files for Reinstatement
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers receiver who has spent months on the team’s reserve/left squad list, has asked to be reinstated and intends to report to the club’s training facility on Friday afternoon, a step that will force the club to decide his future. Aiyuk, 28, has not played since
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Speaks
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain — FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said in a statement released by his club on Wednesday that he is living through the hardest days of his life, two days after his collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel ended in the 30-year-old striker’s death. Owono, 25, said he was struggling