Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama arrived in the United States the subject of a considerable amount of hype—unquestionably the most of any international prospect ever, and maybe the most of any prospect since LeBron James.
In a small sample size of preseason action, the French giant has shown tentative signs of meeting the moment. Case in point: San Antonio’s nationally televised exhibition against the Heat Friday evening.
Wembanyama dazzled in leading the Spurs’ young roster, exploding for 23 points, four rebounds and four assists in San Antonio’s 120–104 victory.
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The Bears will honor the late, great Dick Butkus for the remainder of the 2023 season with a jersey patch commemorating the legendary linebacker’s No. 51, the team announced Friday.
Chicago will debut the homage in Week 6 for the team’s home game against the Vikings as part of a host of tributes in honor of Butkus, who died at the age of 80 on Oct. 5. The navy, football-shaped patch, positioned on the upper left chest, will be outlined in orange with white lacing and Butkus’s iconic jersey number on the inside.
The Spurs rookie finished with 23 points. You’re going to want to see how he scored some of them.
The Spurs rookie finished with 23 points. You’re going to want to see how he scored some of them.
Lexi Thompson came up just short of PGA Tour history this week in Las Vegas.
After over a month away from action, Rangers ace Max Scherzer appears closer to a return for the American League Championship Series against the Astros. And, the star pitcher, apparently, feels very good about his chances of playing.
Scherzer, who last pitched on Sept. 12, raised eyebrows this week in the aftermath of the Rangers’ ALDS win over the Orioles as he continues to work his way back from a strained teres major muscle behind his right shoulder.
Israel ordered half of the besieged region’s population to evacuate their homes on Friday.
Joe Biden said the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza was a “priority” as Israel called on the entire population of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate ahead of a ground offensive.
Both Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix started out their careers outside of the Pac-12. Now, the two are set for a showdown with Heisman implications.
‘Me not realising that I’m having a life-threatening allergic reaction…’