Chris Francis

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis

The WNBA is one month from their 29th season and has a new crop of star players to bolster its popularity. Tonight the league’s entry draft was held and like last season when Caitlin Clark was the number one overall pick. This year’s top player is also no surprise. UConn’s Paige Bueckers, who led the Huskies to an NCAA title just a week ago is on her way to Dallas to revive a Wings franchise that finished 9-31 last season. Another feather in the cap of the league.

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava wanted to be paid. More. So, in a first of its kind college football “holdout” he decided not to show up for the end of the team’s spring practices. Over the weekend Iamaleava entered his name in the transfer portal, capping what has been a very public breakup over his name, image and likeness compensation. Reports say the rising sophomore was looking to renegotiate the 4-year, $8 million dollar deal he signed while still in high school.

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis

Rory McIlroy called it the best day of his golfing life. He made his dreams come true with a rollercoaster Sunday in the final round of the Masters. The demons of more than a decade of past failures were out there on the Augusta National course. McIlroy beat them all back, more than once. And then he beat Justin Rose in a playoff to finally put on the coveted green jacket.

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis |Harry Fogle |Oly Noneza

Nearly counted out after a collapse during the final four holes Thursday, Rory McIlroy put himself back in contention at the Masters, charging up the leaderboard with the low round of the day. The Northern Irishman who needs the green jacket to earn the career major grand slam started the back nine with back-to-back birdies on Friday, then eagled 13 and birdied 15 to post a 6 under 66. It was good enough to move him 24 spots up the leaderboard into 3rd place.

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis |Michael Edwards |Oly Noneza

[Chris Francis]The WNBA is just about five weeks away from the start of their regular season and Monday is a big step for many teams and new players. The league draft will be dominated by one big name.. And also for those choosing to stay in college. UConn star guard Paige Bueckers fresh off a national championship win and a dominating performance in the NCAA tournament is the odds on favorite to go number one overall to the Dallas Wings.