Tom Orsborn
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In my 40th year as a reporter with the San Antonio Express-News and my 11th consecutive season as one of the E-N’s Spurs beat writers. Also do occasional stories on food insecurity issues. Proud San Antonio College alumnus. 🏳️🌈ally
A league source said Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
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MRI reveals Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain, Spurs announce
A league source said the All-Star center will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A league source said Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
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Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
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79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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Mitch Johnson was asked about the status of Wemby & Castle after Sunday’s game.
He hinted they could face Memphis on Tuesday without at least one of them if there’s even a slight chance of further injury.
“We’re not going to risk it,” the coach said.
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He hinted they could face Memphis on Tuesday without at least one of them if there’s even a slight chance of further injury.
“We’re not going to risk it,” the coach said.
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How long will Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle be sidelined?
The San Antonio Spurs could face Memphis on Tuesday without the services of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Mitch Johnson was asked about the status of Wemby & Castle after Sunday’s game.
He hinted they could face Memphis on Tuesday without at least one of them if there’s even a slight chance of further injury.
“We’re not going to risk it,” the coach said.
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He hinted they could face Memphis on Tuesday without at least one of them if there’s even a slight chance of further injury.
“We’re not going to risk it,” the coach said.
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"I try to stay aggressive regardless of who's out there, but obviously not having two guys who have the ball in their hands a lot" means more production, Fox said of posting season highs in points and assists for the shorthanded Spurs.
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De'Aaron Fox comes up big for shorthanded Spurs in win over Kings
The speedy guard posted season highs for both points and assists in leading the Spurs to a 123-110 win over the Kings.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"I try to stay aggressive regardless of who's out there, but obviously not having two guys who have the ball in their hands a lot" means more production, Fox said of posting season highs in points and assists for the shorthanded Spurs.
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Castle described his hip injury as “just soreness.”
November 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Castle described his hip injury as “just soreness.”
Mitch Johnson said he thought the Spurs “responded really well” to the injury adversity they faced:
“I thought everybody stepped up for the most part, still want to be more consistent at times, but that's the never-ending battle.”
“I thought everybody stepped up for the most part, still want to be more consistent at times, but that's the never-ending battle.”
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Mitch Johnson said he thought the Spurs “responded really well” to the injury adversity they faced:
“I thought everybody stepped up for the most part, still want to be more consistent at times, but that's the never-ending battle.”
“I thought everybody stepped up for the most part, still want to be more consistent at times, but that's the never-ending battle.”
Mitch Johnson had no update regarding the extent of Castle’s hip injury.
November 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Mitch Johnson had no update regarding the extent of Castle’s hip injury.
Regarding Wemby’s status for Tuesday vs. Memphis, Mitch Johnson says he knows the star center is “chomping at the bit” to return, but the club will continue to be cautious due to the danger of a minor calf injury being a “gateway” to somethjng more serious.
“We aren’t going to risk it,” he said.
“We aren’t going to risk it,” he said.
November 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Regarding Wemby’s status for Tuesday vs. Memphis, Mitch Johnson says he knows the star center is “chomping at the bit” to return, but the club will continue to be cautious due to the danger of a minor calf injury being a “gateway” to somethjng more serious.
“We aren’t going to risk it,” he said.
“We aren’t going to risk it,” he said.
Already without Wemby on Sunday, the Spurs watched Castle exit early due to injury.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle exits Sunday's game early due to injury
The team announced shortly after halftime it would play the rest of the contest without the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Already without Wemby on Sunday, the Spurs watched Castle exit early due to injury.
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Sean Elliott said Gregg Popovich "passed along a ton of great advice to all the young people” last week at Trinity University’s conference for future health care leaders.
"Pop was absolutely tremendous," Elliott said.
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"Pop was absolutely tremendous," Elliott said.
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Spurs great Gregg Popovich delivered 'absolutely tremendous' talk at Trinity
Former Spurs star Sean Elliott said his former coach's trademark wit came through as he interacted with future healthcare leaders.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sean Elliott said Gregg Popovich "passed along a ton of great advice to all the young people” last week at Trinity University’s conference for future health care leaders.
"Pop was absolutely tremendous," Elliott said.
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"Pop was absolutely tremendous," Elliott said.
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Stephon Castle (left hip) is out for the remainder of today’s game, Spurs announce.
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Stephon Castle (left hip) is out for the remainder of today’s game, Spurs announce.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson had some good news before Sunday’s game regarding rookie Dylan Harper’s recovery from a left calf strain.
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The latest on Dylan Harper's injury
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson offered an update on the rookie guard before Sunday's game against Sacramento
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November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson had some good news before Sunday’s game regarding rookie Dylan Harper’s recovery from a left calf strain.
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Mitch Johnson said Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is “progressing” and no longer has to wear a walking boot on his left leg after suffering a calf strain in a game against Phoenix on Nov. 2.
“It's getting better and it'll be good to have him back on the court ramping up here pretty soon,” Johnson said.
“It's getting better and it'll be good to have him back on the court ramping up here pretty soon,” Johnson said.
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Mitch Johnson said Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is “progressing” and no longer has to wear a walking boot on his left leg after suffering a calf strain in a game against Phoenix on Nov. 2.
“It's getting better and it'll be good to have him back on the court ramping up here pretty soon,” Johnson said.
“It's getting better and it'll be good to have him back on the court ramping up here pretty soon,” Johnson said.
Victor Wembanyama will miss his first game of the season after the Spurs ruled him out with a calf injury before they faced Sacramento on Sunday.
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Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama with calf injury
The 7-foot-4 All-Star center missed his first game of the season after the team scratched him before hosting Sacramento on Sunday.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Victor Wembanyama will miss his first game of the season after the Spurs ruled him out with a calf injury before they faced Sacramento on Sunday.
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Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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Shameful that DHS is trying to co-opt Norman Rockwell's images as part of its anti-brown-people, cleansing-of-America propaganda campaign. In the 1960s Rockwell created some of the most iconic paintings of the Civil Rights movement. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/a...
Norman Rockwell’s Family Condemns Homeland Security’s Use of His Work
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November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Shameful that DHS is trying to co-opt Norman Rockwell's images as part of its anti-brown-people, cleansing-of-America propaganda campaign. In the 1960s Rockwell created some of the most iconic paintings of the Civil Rights movement. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/a...
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Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big miss was right play for Spurs in long run
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big versus Golden State Warriors miss was right play for San Antonio Spurs in long run
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November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
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Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
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What Draymond Green said about Victor Wembanyama following dust-up
The NBA has been testing the mettle of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who passed with flying colors against Draymond Green.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
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Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
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With the Spurs celebrating Hispanic Heritage at today's game, thought it would be a good time to again post this story I wrote in October about how they aren't backing down in the face of Trump's crusade against DEI:
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Spurs continue theme nights 'fostering inclusivity and belonging'
Even as some companies have fallen in line with the Trump Administration's efforts to roll back DEI, the Spurs' schedule includes a Pride Night and nights to honor women, Blacks and Hispanics.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
With the Spurs celebrating Hispanic Heritage at today's game, thought it would be a good time to again post this story I wrote in October about how they aren't backing down in the face of Trump's crusade against DEI:
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Victor Wembanyama is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season after the Spurs listed him as questionable for Sunday's home game against Sacramento.
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Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable for Sunday versus Sacramento
The 7-foot-4 All-Star landed on the injury report Saturday with a tight left calf.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Victor Wembanyama is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season after the Spurs listed him as questionable for Sunday's home game against Sacramento.
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Spurs add Wemby to injury report for Sacramento:
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Spurs add Wemby to injury report for Sacramento:
In a rare public appearance after suffering a stroke last November, Spurs coaching great Gregg Popovich participated in a conference Thursday at Trinity University for what the school called "future healthcare leaders."
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Spurs legend Gregg Popovich made rare public appearance
The Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion spoke Thursday night at an event for what the school called "future healthcare leaders."
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November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In a rare public appearance after suffering a stroke last November, Spurs coaching great Gregg Popovich participated in a conference Thursday at Trinity University for what the school called "future healthcare leaders."
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Draymond Green on blocking out Wemby on Fox’s last shot:
“It wasn’t going nowhere – that’s money on the line. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Don’t give a (bleep) who you are. Ain’t nothing happening like that. No put-back opportunities.”
“It wasn’t going nowhere – that’s money on the line. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Don’t give a (bleep) who you are. Ain’t nothing happening like that. No put-back opportunities.”
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Draymond Green on blocking out Wemby on Fox’s last shot:
“It wasn’t going nowhere – that’s money on the line. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Don’t give a (bleep) who you are. Ain’t nothing happening like that. No put-back opportunities.”
“It wasn’t going nowhere – that’s money on the line. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Don’t give a (bleep) who you are. Ain’t nothing happening like that. No put-back opportunities.”
De’Aaron Fox said the final shot felt good leaving his hands:
“It wasn’t left. It wasn’t right. It was short, so that’s something you live with.”
Wemby said he had no problem with Fox taking it:
“We trust De’Aaron with those kind of shots.”
“It wasn’t left. It wasn’t right. It was short, so that’s something you live with.”
Wemby said he had no problem with Fox taking it:
“We trust De’Aaron with those kind of shots.”
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
De’Aaron Fox said the final shot felt good leaving his hands:
“It wasn’t left. It wasn’t right. It was short, so that’s something you live with.”
Wemby said he had no problem with Fox taking it:
“We trust De’Aaron with those kind of shots.”
“It wasn’t left. It wasn’t right. It was short, so that’s something you live with.”
Wemby said he had no problem with Fox taking it:
“We trust De’Aaron with those kind of shots.”