Breaking News

Sports

Wembanyama deal extended

National Sports

Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the financial figures were not disclosed by either side. The Spurs, who went to the NBA Finals this past season behind the All-NBA center and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, announced that Wembanyama had signed, simply saying the sides agreed on ...

All eyes are on Norway star Haaland at World Cup

National Sports

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. As they would say in Norway, “Lykke til.” Translated: Good luck. “Has anyone ever stopped Erling ...

Merino kicks Spain into World Cup semis

National Sports

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face ...

Fink deserves congratulations

Sports

If you think that finishing next to last with a score of 29-over par at the U.S. Senior Open championship is a failure, your thought process is completely wrong. Altoona's Artie Fink Jr. beat out over 2,500 other golfers nationwide who attempted to qualify for the prestigious event. To reach the pinnacle of senior golf is an amazing feat in itself, and I congratulate Artie for this great achievement. John Pierce Cocoa Beach, Florida (Note: The writer is formerly of Bellwood).