AltWeeklies Wire
Spurs 'grind hard' back to the Western Finalsnew

About this time last summer, things were looking pretty bleak for the Spurs. After a historic first-round collapse against the Memphis Grizzlies that accentuated San Antonio's flaws, even All-Star quarterback Tony Parker couldn't mask his disappointment.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
05-24-2012 |
Sports
Western Conference props, academic paper suggest Pop truly is topsnew

Linsanity made its Alamo City debut last week when the Spurs routed the New York Knicks in a 118-105 contest that, despite the star power on display, was somewhat bereft of drama.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
03-18-2012 |
Sports
Tags: San Antonio spurs, linsanity
Ginobli tweets about Jeremy Lin on Valentine's Daynew

When Manu Ginobili took to Twitter on Valentine's night, he didn't tweet about the Spurs victory over the stalled Detroit Pistons.
San Antonio Current |
Ryan Sachetta |
02-27-2012 |
Sports
Tony Parker's trade-in value just went upnew

On the eve of sport's grandest game, San Antonio's longtime quarterback Tony Parker cemented his legacy as the premier point guard in the annals of Spurs' lore. History arrived for Parker in the third quarter of Saturday's 107-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder when he notched career-assist number 4,475 to become San Antonio's all-time dime king.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
02-08-2012 |
Sports
Tags: san antonio spurs, tony parker
How Abstract Expressionism makes for great basketballnew

The modern athlete is the physical artist who’s expected to produce a nightly masterpiece. His or her greatness hinges upon their ability to creatively navigate within the game’s fluid constraints.
San Antonio Current |
Ryan Sachetta |
01-26-2012 |
Sports
Tags: san antonio spurs
Saying 'No' to the Spursnew

A primer for San Antonio's business and political leaders.
San Antonio Current |
Heywood Sanders |
01-19-2012 |
Sports
Tags: San Antonio Spurs, SAISD
Spurs Still Searching for a Working Road-Trip Recipenew

The San Antonio Spurs began the new year on the hardwood feeling Minnesota. Along the way to suffering a 96-106 defeat at the hands of Ricky Rubio and the Timberwolves, the Spurs lost starting shooting guard Manu Ginobili for six weeks to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand.
San Antonio Current |
Manuel Solis |
01-11-2012 |
Sports
Still Dancing With The One That Brung 'Emnew

Mickey and Lois Bell, married 76 years, are diehard San Antonio Spurs fans.
San Antonio Current |
Rudy Gayby |
12-15-2010 |
Sports
Tags: NBA, San Antonio Spurs