San Antonio
city in Bexar, Comal, and Medina counties in Texas, United States; seat of Bexar County
- 2d ago
Texas flash floods kill one, revive trauma of last year's disaster that killed 139
Torrential rains swelled the Guadalupe River, forcing evacuations and rescues across Kerr, Uvalde and Kendall counties. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed a fatality and warned of record-breaking rainfall.
- Jul 11
Victor Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M Spurs extension, forgoing supermax to preserve cap space
The French star signed a maximum rookie-scale extension Friday, rejecting a supermax payday to give San Antonio room to build a championship roster.
- Jul 6
Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift Tacoma production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to build a new plant in San Antonio, shifting production of its popular Tacoma pickup from Mexico to the United States by 2030.
- Jul 1
Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors in trade with Clippers, seven years after leading Toronto to its only NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to Los Angeles. Leonard, who led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019, is willing to sign an extension with Toronto.
- Jun 21
San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at Alamodome
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at the Alamodome, citing his history of antisemitic remarks and hate speech. Her statement follows similar pushback from Florida Senator Rick Scott and cancellations in Europe.
- Jun 20
USMNT secures World Cup group top spot with 2-0 win over Australia, but Pulisic injury looms large
The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday to clinch first place in Group D, yet the absence of star playmaker Christian Pulisic and a subdued second half prompted renewed questions about the team’s knockout-round ceiling.
- Jun 17
Bystanders rescue five from burning NetJets jet after Texas highway crash
A Cessna Citation operated by NetJets crash-landed on Loop 20 in Laredo on Tuesday night after reporting mechanical issues. Bystanders and police rushed to free the six people on board; five survived and one died.
- Jun 15
Chicago Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach, betting on young talent
Tiago Splitter, who led the Portland Trail Blazers to their first playoff appearance since 2021 as an interim coach, is set to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls, per multiple reports.
- Jun 15
New York Knicks end 53-year title drought, spark citywide celebrations, late-night TV tour, and baby-naming trend
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on June 13 to win their first NBA championship since 1973. The victory unleashed a citywide celebration that is still unfolding with late-night TV appearances, a planned parade, and even a predicted baby-naming boom.
- Jun 14
New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years as Jeremy Sochan becomes first Polish champion
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, winning the 2026 NBA Finals 4-1 and securing their first championship since 1973. Jeremy Sochan became the first Polish player to earn an NBA ring.
- Jun 14
New York Knicks end 53-year title drought, beat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the Knicks erased a 16-point deficit to clinch the series 4-1 and secure their third championship, the first since 1973.
- Jun 14
Knicks end 53-year title drought, parade set for Thursday as celebration turns chaotic
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday to win their first NBA championship since 1973. A ticker-tape parade is scheduled for Thursday, while overnight celebrations turned violent with a teenager shot and buses set on fire near Madison Square Garden.
- Jun 13
Leire Díez's seized notebooks expose a PSOE-linked network to manipulate judicial investigations across Spain's state institutions
Diaries confiscated from former PSOE militant Leire Díez map a coordinated effort to interfere in sensitive court cases, drawing in the attorney general's office, Guardia Civil leadership, and senior party figures.
- Jun 13
Mañueco unveils new Castilla y León government with Vox, keeping controversial environment chief in a new role
Alfonso Fernández Mañueco presented his new 12-member executive on Saturday, bringing Vox back into the regional government nearly two years after the far-right party walked out.
- Jun 13
Jalen Brunson scores 45 as Knicks beat Spurs to win first NBA championship in 53 years
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 behind a 45-point performance from Jalen Brunson, securing their first NBA title since 1973 and ending a 53-year drought.
- Jun 11
Anunoby tip-in with 1.2 seconds left caps 29-point comeback, puts Knicks one win from NBA title
OG Anunoby tipped in Jalen Brunson's missed three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, lifting the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
- Jun 10
Somali referee Omar Artan barred from US World Cup over alleged terror links, returns to hero's welcome
Omar Artan, set to be the first Somali to officiate a World Cup, was denied entry to the United States after border officials flagged alleged connections to suspected terrorist organizations. He returned to Mogadishu to a hero's welcome.
- Jun 9
Wembanyama's 32 points lift Spurs past Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals Game 3 as Trump draws boos
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, snapping New York's 13-game playoff win streak. President Donald Trump, in attendance, was loudly booed by the crowd.
- Jun 8
Spurs cut Knicks' Finals lead to 2-1 as Trump draws boos and tight security at Madison Square Garden
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, snapping New York's 13-game playoff win streak. President Donald Trump, the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, was loudly booed during the national anthem.
- Jun 5
Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 on Wembanyama blunder, take 2-0 lead back to New York as ticket prices explode
A misplaced pass by Victor Wembanyama in the dying seconds handed the New York Knicks a 105-104 win in San Antonio and a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, sending the series to a frenzied Madison Square Garden where get-in prices have already passed $9,000.
