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Three San Antonio-tied athletes heading to Paris Olympic Games
Fred Kerley, born in San Antonio, took home Olympic silver at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The 2024 Olympic Games will begin July 26, bringing together competitors from more than 200 countries. Here’s a rundown of athletes with Alamo City ties. Fred Kerley. Born in San Antonio, Olympic sprinter Fred...
Muralist dedicates new work to San Antonio Spur Chris Paul
The intersection of San Pedro at Cypress, just a little south of San Antonio College, there's a tune-up shop, a Starbucks, a Walgreens and a convenience store. But it’s what’s next to that convenience store on the wall of a vacant brick building that really makes that corner of San Antonio stand out.
MacArthur ballplayer working to return to the field following brain surgery
Ever since he was little, Ben Salazar has always found a way to play baseball. "My oldest tried his first t-ball at five and Benny was four and he just couldn't stand that he couldn't be out there," said Kori Salazar, Ben's mom. "He loved to catch even then." "Catching...
COMMENTARY: UTSA AD Lisa Campos is on FIRE with her head coaching hires
SAN ANTONIO — I’d guess that UTSA Athletics Director Lisa Campos doesn’t need my approval for anything. She’s got a very healthy bank account. She’s doing just fine. But you know what, I’m gonna brag on her anyway. She’s on FIRE with recent head...
Nicholls tabbed favorite as Southland announces preseason football poll, all-conference teams
FRISCO, Texas – Defending Southland Champion Nicholls is the preseason favorite for the football season, the league announced Monday during Southland Football Opening Drive. The Colonels received nine first-place votes and 119 total points to take the spot. The Colonels took home the Southland Conference title with an undefeated...
UTSA Roadrunners mourn loss of former men’s basketball coach
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio announced Friday the death of former UTSA men’s basketball head coach Stu Starner. The Roadrunners’ third head coach in program history was 81. Starner, who coached at Montana State for seven seasons during the 1980s, took over...
TCA welcomes Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has welcomed Olympic Transport, as its first carrier member from Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Olympic Transport to the TCA family,” said Jim Ward, President of TCA. “Their inclusion not only marks a significant milestone in our association’s history but also strengthens our position as a dynamic North American trade association.”
UTSA Claims First Conference Title with Victory Over Western Kentucky
UTSA claimed its first conference championship in December 2021 by defeating Western Kentucky 49-41 in the third-best game of the Jeff Traylor era, marking a historic moment for the program. UTSA won the game against Western Kentucky with a score of 49-41. This victory secured the first conference championship for...
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
Saturday Night’s Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Arkansas
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Missions continued their three-game series with the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night. After dropping game one on Friday, the Missions lost their second consecutive contest on Saturday. After trailing 8-2, San Antonio fought back with three runs in the eighth inning. However, Arkansas claimed the victory with a final score of 8-5. Juan Mercedes was the starting pitcher for the Travelers. The right-hander allowed two baserunners in the top of the first inning. With one man down, Brandon Valenzuela singled to center field. After retiring the next batter, Robbie Tenerowicz singled to left field. Marcos Castanon flew out to end the inning.
Wirchansky Leads Travs to Post-Break Win
North Little Rock, AR—Danny Wirchansky turned in another quality start and the Arkansas Travelers put up a four-run fifth inning on their way to a 5-2 victory over the San Antonio Missions on Friday night in the first game out of the All-Star break. Allowing only two runs over six innings, Wirchansky earned his fifth win of the season with Luis Curvelo (2 IP) and Troy Taylor (Save, IP) throwing scordless relief to close out the game. The Travs won despite being outhit in the contest, five to four.
DCI San Antonio 2024 Live Updates From The Alamodome
One of the hottest events of the DCI summer tour is as the DCI Southwestern Championship, also known as DCI San Antonio 2024. All the action starts at 2:30 p.m. EST at the Alamodome In San Antonio, Texas. The Blue Devils look to keep the winning streak here at the...
Travs Rally For Walk-Off To Sweep San Antonio
North Little Rock, AR—The Arkansas Travelers rallied from three runs down for a 4-3 walk-off win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday afternoon at Dickey-Stephens Park to sweep the three game series. Brock Rodden capped the rally with a sacrifice fly scoring pinch-runner Blake Rambusch in the bottom of the 9th. Hogan Windish had two RBI hits including the game-tying double in the final inning. Arkansas’ bullpen of Raul Alcantara (2 IP), Logan Gragg (IP) and Troy Taylor (Win, IP) pitched scoreless baseball to close out the game. Starter Michael Morales bounced back after surrendering home runs in the opening two frames to work five innings.
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