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San Antonio Spurs writer @sbnation.bsky.social | San Antonio FC beat reporter for Lone Star Sports Journal | Global TV news @FwrdAxis.com

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Alex Crognale scoring bangers? It's definitely a new San Antonio FC. #USL-C

08.03.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

53' | SAFC 2-1 PHX
A penalty on San Antonio leads to a goal from John Scearce, bringing the visitors back within one. #SAvPHX

08.03.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

49' | SAFC 2-0 PHX
Nice defensive pressure from SAFC leads to Alex Crognale getting his first of the year on a pretty shot from distance.

08.03.2026 02:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
San Antonio FC's average positions during the first half of its match against Phoenix Rising FC on March 7, 2026

San Antonio FC's average positions during the first half of its match against Phoenix Rising FC on March 7, 2026

HMMM... πŸ€”πŸ”¬πŸ“
...Yeah, that's a three-man backline despite what SAFC showed. FWIW, Blanco is farther forward than O'Connor-Ward, sure, but not central at all, very much a wing back. #SAvPHX #Defend210

08.03.2026 02:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

HT: SAFC 1-0 PHX
The lone goal of the half came just six minutes in from Jorge Hernandez. Since then, neither side has had too many chances. The wind is likely also a factor. #SAvPHX

08.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Officials adding 1 minute of stoppage time to the end of the half. #SAvPHX

08.03.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At the half hour mark, SAFC still leading 1-0 on Hernandez's goal 6 minutes in. Defense and backline have been tested, but they are up for the challenge.

08.03.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

6' | SAFC 1-0 PHX

Jorge Hernandez gets the scoring started for the 2026 season as he buries the ball off the feed from Parano. Good start for the guys in red.

08.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The players for both clubs stand in solidarity for 1 minute straight amid ongoing CBA negotiations between USLPA and the league. Supporters group chanting β€œPay your players” #StandUpForStandards

08.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Starting XI for SAFC tonight against Phoenix

The Starting XI for SAFC tonight against Phoenix

Joey Batrouni starting in place of Richard Sanchez is a change for Carlos Llamosa.

08.03.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The injury report for San Antonio FC tonight against Phoenix.

08.03.2026 00:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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And we’re officially in a weather delay. Doors to the stadium will open at 6:45pm as of now.

#SAvPHX

08.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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San Antonio FC-Phoenix Rising πŸ”œ

2026 USL Championship season opener.

07.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!! πŸ€œπŸΌπŸ€›πŸΌ

07.03.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spurs rally from 25 down to stun Clippers in electrifying comeback Victor Wembanyama finishes the job as San Antonio storms back in the second half.

NEW STORY: "Everybody gets everybody's back."

For much of the night, it felt like the Spurs were simply trying to survive. But basketball games, especially ones involving this young Spurs team, have a way of turning quickly.

My latest for @sbnation.bsky.social ⬇

07.03.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That 25 point lead for the Clippers is gone. Spurs on a 13-0 run and Vassell's three gives San Antonio the 99-97 lead with 7:35 left in regulation.

07.03.2026 04:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ty Lue needs a timeout as the Frost Bank Center is rockin'. The Fox-Wemby PnR gets De'Aaron two points to get the Spurs within 5 points. Spurs were down 25 points in the 3rd quarter.

07.03.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Spurs outscore the Clippers 35-26 in the 3rd quarter to cut the deficit to 11 entering the final 12 minutes.

07.03.2026 04:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And the Clippers respond with 5 straight. Timeout Mitch Johnson.

07.03.2026 04:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

After trailing by 24, the Spurs are now down just 12 points. Spurs on a 17-4 run.

07.03.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

A solid defensive quarter for the Clippers sees the Spurs trail 66-46 at halftime.

Spurs are 7-23 from 3 (30%) and were outscored 34-21 in the 2Q.

Wemby leads the Spurs with 14 points.

07.03.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Spurs' offense is dying by three ball in this second quarter. Just looking hesitant and not in their flow, credit to the Clippers defense.

07.03.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Klaw doing the things Spurs fans once cheered him for. He gets the steal and hoop as Mitch Johnson needs another timeout. Los Angeles starts the 2Q on a 6-0 run.

07.03.2026 03:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

End of 1Q: Spurs 25, Los Angeles 32

Clippers doing a nice job disrupting the Spurs' offensive flow. Spurs with 4 TOs to the Clippers' 1.

07.03.2026 03:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mitch Johnson is not happy with Steph Castle after that turnover, yelling "c'mon Steph" while clapping his hands. Spurs leading 12-11 in the 1st quarter.

07.03.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kawhi Leonard with LOUD boos as he's introduced. Spurs fans never forget (even though they should).

07.03.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey! Been a busy few weeks on the politicial side of things, but I am back!

07.03.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Spurs will start their usual five of Wembanyama, Champagnie, Vassell, Castle, and Fox tonight against the LA Clippers.

07.03.2026 02:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A long sports weekend begins tonight with Spurs-Clippers. Let’s get it!

07.03.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Give me OKC and Denver in a seven game series πŸ”₯

28.02.2026 05:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0