Okay, so the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies was a bit of a sleeper. The latter fought valiantly without stars Marc Gasol and Michael Conley, but the final results weren’t close. The basketball world saw this sweep coming from a mile away. But San Antonio’s second-round series against the Oklahoma City […]
2015-15 San Antonio Spurs Preview: The Race for Seis
As the Spurs kick off the 2015-16 NBA season, there’s no shortage of anticipation of their new look. Here’s what to look for in their “Race for Seis.”
How Much Longer Does the Spurs Big 3 Have Together?
While Kawhi Leonard has added a fourth prong to the San Antonio Spurs’ star presence, there’s still all kinds of emotional attachment to the old Spurs Big 3 in this town—the Tim Duncan-Tony Parker-Manu Ginobili triumvirate that’s won more playoffs games than any trio in history. They are the faces of San Antonio’s five championships, […]
Culinaria’s “Best of Mexico” Shows Off Classic SA Cuisine
For those who’ve fallen in love with South Texas’ bounty of Mexican (and Tex-Mex) flavors, Culinaria’s “Best of Mexico” was pure bliss. Held at The Shops at La Cantera in May, the event boasted dishes from the finest Mexican and Latin restaurants in San Antonio. If you missed it this year, don’t make the same […]
Breaking Down the Spurs Opening-Round Series vs. the Clippers
San Antonio begins the playoffs on the road against a fearsome offense looking to break out in the playoffs. Any repeat hopes first must go through L.A.
Explaining the San Antonio Spurs’ Postseason Magic
How did the San Antonio Spurs become the very best in the playoff business? We explore the method to their mad success.
Stromboli and Subs at Ray’s Pizzaria
Ray’s Pizzaria has been serving up more than pizza alone since 2009, and I put those other Italian-American goodies to the test on a recent weekend visit. There are three locations in San Antonio (including options on Loop 1604 and Fredericksburg Rd.)— I visited the Blanco iteration on an icy cold evening that demanded something […]