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Welcome to the Victor Wembanyama economy. Plus: Should I ‘buy’ a sports bar?
This week's sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes Spurs relegation, NFL and CFP expansion and curious investment.
Spurs, Victor Wembanyama will play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris, Manchester in January 2027
Teague: Spurs used Lakers' game plan versus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
According to former All-Star Jeff Teague, the Lakers may have given the rest of the NBA the blueprint for how to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Spurrier headlines latest SC Athletic Hall of Fame class
Former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier was immortalized Monday as part of the latest SC Athletic Hall of Fame class.
Mitch Johnson has 'no idea' if Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox will be ready for Game 2 vs. Thunder
Scientists spur growth of implanted liver tissue
Researchers developed a way to control the growth of lab-grown liver tissue after it was implanted into mice.
Wemby and the Spurs win instant classic over the Thunder
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Thunder in an epic Game 1.
Spurs-Thunder matchup lives up to the hype, and Victor Wembanyama goes completely beyond it
Spurs-Thunder Game 1: 12 numbers that defined Victor Wembanyama's and San Antonio's historic double-OT victory over OKC
Victor Wembanyama does it all with 40-20 game in 2 OTs to send Spurs past Thunder in Game 1 classic
San Antonio business owner leads cleanup effort on SW Military Drive after Spurs playoff wins
A San Antonio business owner is turning post-playoff celebration messes into a community movement, and he’s hoping others will join in.
Carter Bryant helps Spurs steal Western Conference finals opener
Game one of the NBA Western Conference finals is in the books and it was an instant classic. The San Antonio Spurs stole game one against the Oklahoma City Thunder, in double overtime, 122-115 behind a 41-point, 24-rebound performance from Victor Wembanyama. OWembanyama’s performance will forever be talked about but what will be overlooked is […]
Victor Wembanyama does it all with 40-20 in 2 OTs to send Spurs past Thunder in Game 1 classic
Wembanyama played the most minutes of his basketball career and made the most of them in an all-time performance.
From The Sports Desk: The NBA’s Final Four is here
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the New York Knicks in the East, and the San Antonio Spurs will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West. Here’s what you need to know.
McFarlane on Alonso appointment, player fitness and Spurs
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:15 BST). Chelsea announced former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as their new manager on Sunday.
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.
Are the Knicks and Cavs really the best the East has to offer to the Thunder or Spurs?
Spurs vs. Thunder: Who wins epic West showdown with NBA Finals on the line? Series keys, schedule and prediction
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Analysis: Brighton face nervy final day
Brighton travelled to Leeds United knowing a win would secure European football for only the second time in their 124-year history. Leeds - playing with freedom after securing another year of top-flight football - made their life extremely difficult in the first half. Veltman's shot was blocked by Jaka Bijol and a swerving effort from Gross that needed Darlow to save were the only times they threatened before Van Hecke spurned the gilt-edged chance to put them in front in the 44th minute.
‘Never-ending’ AI slop strains corporate hacking reward schemes
‘Bug bounty’ programmes have seen a jump in spurious AI-generated submissions
Anthony Edwards catches flak for congratulating Spurs with eight minutes left in game
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drew heavy criticism for congratulating the Spurs during a 30-point blowout loss before the fourth quarter ended.
Spurs win to move into Western Conference finals
Stephon Castle stars as the San Antonio Spurs seal their spot in the Western Conference finals with a convincing win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Spurs blow out Wolves to advance to Western Conference Finals
For the first time since 2017, the Spurs are back in the Conference Finals.
Spurs-Thunder: And just like that, the heavyweight battle is upon us ... and San Antonio seems ready
Spurs vs Timberwolves how to watch; Timberwolves game today live
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 6 takes place tonight. Here's everything you need to know about the game.
‘A breath of fresh air’: San Antonio businesses cash in on Spurs’ playoff run
San Antonio is feeling more than just playoff excitement as businesses are seeing a real financial boost with the Spurs advancing through the postseason.
Exclusive: At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions
A looming 18-day strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung that has triggered worries within the government, rattled foreign investors and threatened global supply chains rests on one crucial question: who should share in the spoils of the AI boom?
Game Six Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
San Antonio faces a road test with a chance to go to the Western Conference Finals.
New Science Plan Spurs DWR Efforts for Longfin Smelt
Tucked within the UC Davis campus, a quiet but critically important effort is helping preserve the Longfin Smelt, a vulnerable fish species native to the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Scientists with DWR and UC Davis are collaborating to better understand and conserve this declining species through immediate conservation actions and long-term research.
From The Sports Desk: James Harden spurs Cleveland to overtime win over Detroit
The Cavaliers made an epic comeback and are now one win from the Eastern Conference finals.
Spurs playoff run drives sales for San Antonio businesses
The San Antonio Spurs' playoff run has impacted local businesses in a significant way. KSAT's Madalynn Lambert has the latest.
Fans, businesses already preparing for Eagles game in London
The team announced Wednesday morning that it will play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
AI’s rapid growth spurs regulatory reaction in Colorado
The 2026 legislative session was marked by a major push to regulate artificial intelligence, a technology advancing at breakneck speed. Colorado is at the forefront of AI policy, becoming the first state to pursue regulation on “algorithmic discrimination” by passing a law in 2024. Supporters have lauded the legislation, saying it’s necessary to put guardrails […]
AI’s rapid growth spurs major legislative action in Colorado
The 2026 legislative session was marked by lawmakers’ push to establish guardrails on artificial intelligence, a technology advancing at breakneck speed. Colorado has remained at the forefront of AI policy, becoming the first state to pursue comprehensive regulation with Senate Bill 205 in 2024. On the other hand, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen told Colorado Politics […]
From The Sports Desk: Wemby’s revenge
After San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 for elbowing an opponent, he had a masterful performance in Game 5 to lead the Spurs to victory over Minnesota.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment chooses developers for new basketball arena downtown
Spurs Sports & Entertainment chooses developers for new basketball arena downtown
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
Initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs. On Wednesday, it announced a nationwide six-month freeze on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the moratorium will help prevent fraud and protect vulnerable patients. The initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force. Several alleged fraud schemes have been prosecuted in the hospice and home health care categories, and states have acknowledged it's a legitimate concern. But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns about punishing law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
Gilts Become ‘Half-Hour Trade’ on Politics, HSBC’s Kettner Says
(Bloomberg) -- The UK’s fractious politics is making investors wary of long-term wagers in the country’s gilt markets, according to HSBC Holdings Plc’s Max Kettner.Most Read from BloombergAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaNvidia’s CEO Joins Trump in China With AI in the SpotlightInside a Year of Chaos and Conflict at Kevin Hart’s Media CompanyMamdani Scraps Property Tax Hike, Counts Second-Home Revenue“I’d love to buy them because obviously long-end yields are so en
Timberwolves-Spurs: Victor Wembanyama returns with a vengeance to lead San Antonio to 3-2 series lead
Victor Wembanyama put his stamp on Game 5 early, and the Spurs are a win away from the Western Conference Finals.
Spurs-Timberwolves: Victor Wembanyama returns with a vengeance to lead San Antonio to 3-2 series lead
Victor Wembanyama put his stamp on Game 5 early, and the Spurs are a win away from the Western Conference Finals.
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals with an emphatic 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.San Antonio kept the points flowing in the fourth, outscoring Minnesota 35-24 to wrap up a deserved victory.
Spurs-Timberwolves: Victor Wembanyama returns with a vengeance to lead San Antonio to 3-2 lead
Victor Wembanyama put his stamp on Game 5 early, and the Spurs are a win away from the Western Conference Finals.
NBA Media Called Out For 'Wild' Treatment Of Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama returned to the spotlight Tuesday night for Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of Game 4 for throwing an elbow at Timberwolves forward Naz Reid. There's no question his absence played a huge role in San ...
These Women-Owned Businesses Are Riding the Spurs Wave
San Antonio's Spurs fever is spilling into the boutique scene — and one group of women-owned small businesses is here for ALL of it. 🖤🪨 Spurs-inspired pieces are flying off the shelves at Poderosa Co this playoff season. The crowds are showing up, the energy is electric, and this all-women crew is proving that small business + a winning team = pure magic. Come support local, come support art, come support them. 🙌
Business owner warns Washington’s 'millionaires tax' could spur an exodus of top earners
A sense of frustration is growing among some of Washington state’s job creators.
From The Sports Desk: Inside the drawing room
NBC News takes you behind the scenes at the NBA draft lottery. Plus, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanayama gets ejected, and Erling Haaland is our next World Cup player to watch.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won't face fine, suspension after Game 4 ejection for elbowing Naz Reid
Wembanyama gets ejected early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4
With one frustrated swing of his right elbow on Sunday night, Wembanyama changed the course of Game 4 — and perhaps the series.
The results West Ham need to survive
West Ham United could feasibly be relegated next Sunday - with a week of the Premier League season to go. Spurs, who are one point above the Hammers with a game in hand, will be safe if they win two of their final three games. After playing Leeds, they face Chelsea away and then Everton at home on the final day.
Victor Wembanyama’s immediate reaction after getting ejected
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama’s initial reaction moments before his ejection was pure confusion. The 22-year-old was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. At the…
It’s unfair, but Victor Wembanyama has to be bigger person
Victor Wembanyama's ejection from Game 4 could lead to an NBA suspension, potentially costing the Spurs their playoff series.
Dylan Harper achieves historic Manu Ginobili feat amid Spurs Game 4 loss to Timberwolves
After Victor Wembanyama got ejected, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson saw Dylan Harper rise to the occasion and get a record last reached by Manu Ginobili despite the loss to the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves rally after Victor Wembanyama's first career ejection to beat Spurs in Game 4, even series
Victor Wembanyama was fighting for a rebound before his right elbow drilled Naz Reid in the chin.
Will Victor Wembanyama be suspended after Flagrant Foul 2?
Victor Wembanyama received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and was ejected in the Spurs' Eastern Conference semifinal against the Timberwolves.
Specter of an all-GOP governor race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
Open Thread: The Spurs moms have been visible this season
Happy Mother’s Day! I realize today is Game 4 and there are options for discussion, but for now, let’s be grateful for those women who enrich our lives. Whether it’s your mother, or the mother of your children, or that nurturing aunt or neighbor, this is a great day to reach out and remind that […]
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
GUEST ROOM | Unfinished Campus Business: Memorializing Three Young People Who Gave Their Lives for the Right to Vote
Bill Schechter ’68 argues that three civil rights activists, including a Cornell alum, whose murders spurred the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 deserve to finally have a memorial erected at Cornell as a daily expression of the University's unwavering values.
Spurs and Knicks win on road in Conference semis
Victor Wembanyama scores 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs go 2-1 up in the NBA's Conference semi-finals - while the New York Knicks are one win from progressing.
Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108: Back to Reality
Anthony Edwards returned to form with 32 points over 40 minutes of play but could not overcome Wembanyama’s 39 and 15.
Victor Wembanyama drops 39 points as Spurs take 2-1 lead over Timberwolves
The Spurs have the Timberwolves on the ropes.
Spurs playoff run boosts sales for displaced San Antonio vendors after Painted Tree closure
Two San Antonio small business owners displaced by the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques say the San Antonio Spurs’ playoff run is helping keep their businesses alive.
Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series
San Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history.
The Spurs are back, plus the unicorn recipe for firing a coach
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I’m thinking about Chonkers this morning. Coming up: 🤠 Spurs look unstoppable 👀 Escaping the buyout trap 🙏 RIP, Ted Turner We had multiple playoff games again in both the NBA and NHL last night. They can be divided into two sections: interesting games and interesting results. Follow me here, starting with results: NBA: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95. Boring game, as San Antonio was up 20 in the second quarter. Interesting...
NBA playoff winners and losers: Knicks overwhelm 76ers in crunch time, Spurs bounce back emphatically
The 76ers were doomed by a cold fourth quarter, while the Spurs responded to their Game 1 loss in blowout fashion
Spurs respond to Game 1 loss with beatdown of Timberwolves in Game 2
Victor Wembanyama and co. didn't play around in Game 2.
Anthony Edwards may see more minutes, Ayo Dosunmu available for Spurs-Timberwolves Game 2
Timberwolves Announce Ayo Dosunmu Update Before Game 2 vs. Spurs
The Timberwolves announced a key update on Ayo Dosunmu's injury status after he missed Game 1 against the Spurs.
Ayo Dosunmu available for Timberwolves-Spurs Game 2, Anthony Edwards listed as questionable
Gregg Popovich reportedly involved in Spurs' film session following Game 1 loss to Timberwolves
Philly nonprofit spurs popups to give small businesses the spotlight on Market Street
An effort to give local entrepreneurs retail space in vacant storefronts will revitalize a block of Market Street through the end of July.
From The Sports Desk: Ant-Man’s return
Back from injury, Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to an upset win over the San Antonio Spurs to start Round 2 of the NBA playoffs.
Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham: How new head coach has revitalised Spurs in four matches to turn fortunes around
Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason record with 12 blocks, but can’t lead Spurs past Timberwolves in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.
What did Anthony Edwards loudly direct toward the Spurs bench
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who was listed as week-to-week after a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, shocked everyone by returning in just nine days.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 1 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs series
The latest from the next round of the NBA Playoffs.
Anthony Edwards will play in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1
Where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Monday, May 4
The Timberwolves and Spurs open their second-round series in the NBA playoffs.
Wembanyama, Gobert set to match wits as Spurs, Timberwolves meet
Minnesota is trying to reach the Western Conference finals for the third consecutive season, while San Antonio is bidding for its first trip there since 2017.
Brentford 3-0 West Ham
Also, Josh Dasilva is back on the pitch! Brentford are still in there, despite some doubters at the start of the season - but those were not supporters. Jerry: We took our chances with a thing of beauty from Mikkel Damsgaard, but West Ham thankfully were profligate in front of goal, which is why they are in a relegation scrap with Spurs, and we still have a chance of a first European jaunt.
'Salvation in sight' for De Zerbi's Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi had called on Tottenham to silence the voices as this traumatic and turbulent season reached the point of no return. The new head coach referred to the negativity surrounding Spurs as he attempted to mount a late salvage operation to avoid the prospect of the most embarrassing relegation in Premier League history. This was so emphatic and so transformed from what had been served up before De Zerbi's appointment on 31 March, that it's fair to ask pertinent questions.
Analysis: De Zerbi channels positive performance
Roberto De Zerbi had demanded all negative thoughts be dismissed as he attempted to salvage safety in this wretched, turbulent season for Spurs. The response on the pitch was also outstanding as they tore into Villa from the first whistle, pressing high to force goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and his defenders into poor clearances and uncertainty. Spurs suddenly looked like a team bursting with self-belief and confidence as the hosts, closing in on a place in next season's Champions League, were run ragged.
Anthony Edwards reportedly could return to Timberwolves for Game 3 or 4 against Spurs 'at the earliest'
Man Utd beat Liverpool, Spurs climb out of relegation zone
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday.Villa should still secure Champions League qualification, but Bournemouth closed the gap on the top five to six points with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers
How they got here: San Antonio beat No. Portland 4-1, Minnesota beat No. Denver 4-2.
Why UK voters are impossible to satisfy
Brief letters: The neoliberalism problem | Trump’s hypocrisy | Spurred on | Social media and the over-80s | Beatles’ trademark challenge
Will Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards play in Game 1 vs. Spurs?
Anthony Edwards shot free throws at the end of a practice session on Saturday, but remains week-to-week with knee injury.
Austin Democrats brace for more redistricting efforts next year
Recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court could spur a third effort to redraw Texas' congressional maps since the 2020 census.
Embrace science, logic to counter misconceptions: Ahmadiyya leader
Qadian (Gurdaspur): Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, headquartered in Qadian, has issued a strong call for greater focu.
Edwards' Health, Dosunmu's Status, TSJ's Breakout Top 3 Questions For Spurs-Wolves
Does Minnesota have enough to knock off San Antonio?
Are Leeds absolutely safe? What history tells us
Officially, there is still work for Leeds to do to seal their Premier League status for another season. After dispatching Burnley with ease on Friday, the Whites are nine points and four places above 18th-placed Tottenham, who occupy the third and final relegation spot. It is worth pointing out that four of the teams directly below Leeds - Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Spurs - all have a game in hand on Daniel Farke's side.