Tom Orsborn
@tomorsborn.bsky.social
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
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On Bo French, Arch Manning, A.I. slop, gutter racism, chuckling reporters, university curriculum changes, why apologies are good, and why, now as ever, football does not build character, but can reveal it:
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How Longhorns' big win over Ohio State revealed the bad along with the good
There is more than one way for a school and a state to show who it values, and who it doesn’t. And yes, football can be a positive part of that. But a game can’t hide who you really are.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
On Bo French, Arch Manning, A.I. slop, gutter racism, chuckling reporters, university curriculum changes, why apologies are good, and why, now as ever, football does not build character, but can reveal it:
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This is one hell of a piece of reporting, and writing, by @willbunch.bsky.social. Just a crucial piece of journalism that shows what's happening with ICE in places we don't often pay attention to:
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In Pa. coal country, local police join with ICE to bring arrests, fear | Will Bunch
Schuylkill County is the new face of Trump’s mass deportation, as local cops, lured by federal cash, bust scores of migrants.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This is one hell of a piece of reporting, and writing, by @willbunch.bsky.social. Just a crucial piece of journalism that shows what's happening with ICE in places we don't often pay attention to:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/penn...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/penn...
The Austin Spurs on Thursday announced the hiring of the 12th head coach in franchise history.
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Meet Chris Kent, the G-League Austin Spurs' new head coach
Chris Kent will serve as the 12th head coach in the history of the Spurs' G League team following a stint as Florida State's director of player development.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The Austin Spurs on Thursday announced the hiring of the 12th head coach in franchise history.
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San Antonio photographer Ron Cortes captured the image of Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama featured on NBA 2K27’s cover — one of many memorable shots from his decades-long career. bit.ly/4d6RpqC
September 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
San Antonio photographer Ron Cortes captured the image of Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama featured on NBA 2K27’s cover — one of many memorable shots from his decades-long career. bit.ly/4d6RpqC
De’Aaron Fox wants to make sure the Spurs hit the ground running at the start of training camp.
The regular season tuneup doesn’t start until the last week of September, but Wemby and others are getting a head start by working out at Fox's home in Houston.
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The regular season tuneup doesn’t start until the last week of September, but Wemby and others are getting a head start by working out at Fox's home in Houston.
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How De'Aaron Fox is helping Spurs prepare for training camp
The All-Star guard wants to make sure the team is ready to hit the ground running when camp starts later this month.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
De’Aaron Fox wants to make sure the Spurs hit the ground running at the start of training camp.
The regular season tuneup doesn’t start until the last week of September, but Wemby and others are getting a head start by working out at Fox's home in Houston.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The regular season tuneup doesn’t start until the last week of September, but Wemby and others are getting a head start by working out at Fox's home in Houston.
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Hypocrisy Alert:
Parton was, arguably, America’s most well-known drag performer. Dolly once mailed a rhinestoned guitar to a drag queen suing Texas over its drag ban. Gov. Bill Lee wants to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton—the same governor who signed America's first public drag ban.
Parton was, arguably, America’s most well-known drag performer. Dolly once mailed a rhinestoned guitar to a drag queen suing Texas over its drag ban. Gov. Bill Lee wants to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton—the same governor who signed America's first public drag ban.
Tennessee's governor loves Dolly—but not the LGBTQ people she stood up for
Bill Lee wants to rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton. Repealing the state's drag ban would be a better tribute.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Hypocrisy Alert:
Parton was, arguably, America’s most well-known drag performer. Dolly once mailed a rhinestoned guitar to a drag queen suing Texas over its drag ban. Gov. Bill Lee wants to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton—the same governor who signed America's first public drag ban.
Parton was, arguably, America’s most well-known drag performer. Dolly once mailed a rhinestoned guitar to a drag queen suing Texas over its drag ban. Gov. Bill Lee wants to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton—the same governor who signed America's first public drag ban.
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Opinion | We are conditioned to love. But the question of how to persevere in a climate of hatred and inhumanity is more difficult.
As ICE deportations surge, find the courage to support immigrants and families
We are conditioned to love. But the question of how to persevere in a climate of hatred and inhumanity is more difficult.
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August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Opinion | We are conditioned to love. But the question of how to persevere in a climate of hatred and inhumanity is more difficult.
Former Minnesota Vikings QB Tommy Kramer, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2024, traveled from Minnesota to San Antonio with the help of a friend for the 1971 Lee Volunteers’ induction into the S.A. Sports Hall of Fame Saturday. Kramer’s record-setting passing led Lee to a state title.
August 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Former Minnesota Vikings QB Tommy Kramer, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2024, traveled from Minnesota to San Antonio with the help of a friend for the 1971 Lee Volunteers’ induction into the S.A. Sports Hall of Fame Saturday. Kramer’s record-setting passing led Lee to a state title.
Took a break from the Spurs for this look back at Lee High School's groundbreaking 1971 Class 4A state championship team, which will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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How Lee’s groundbreaking passing attack won the 1971 Texas football championship
Led by Tommy Kramer and Richard Osborne, the Volunteers captured the city's imagination en route to winning the Class 4A state football crown.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Took a break from the Spurs for this look back at Lee High School's groundbreaking 1971 Class 4A state championship team, which will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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#Spurs and second-year guard Taelon Peter have agreed to a training camp deal, a league source confirmed.
The 6-foot-3 Peter, the 54th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 4.5 points in 38 games for Indiana last season on a two-way contract.
Deal first reported by @hoopshype.
The 6-foot-3 Peter, the 54th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 4.5 points in 38 games for Indiana last season on a two-way contract.
Deal first reported by @hoopshype.
August 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#Spurs and second-year guard Taelon Peter have agreed to a training camp deal, a league source confirmed.
The 6-foot-3 Peter, the 54th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 4.5 points in 38 games for Indiana last season on a two-way contract.
Deal first reported by @hoopshype.
The 6-foot-3 Peter, the 54th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 4.5 points in 38 games for Indiana last season on a two-way contract.
Deal first reported by @hoopshype.
Took a break from the Spurs to write about former San Antonio Sports chief Susan Blackwood's special link to a legendary team that forever changed women's basketball.
"We wanted the best of the best," she said.
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"We wanted the best of the best," she said.
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How San Antonio's Susan Blackwood left a lasting mark on women's basketball
The former San Antonio Sports executive has a special link to a legendary team that changed women's basketball and led to the creation of the WNBA.
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August 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Took a break from the Spurs to write about former San Antonio Sports chief Susan Blackwood's special link to a legendary team that forever changed women's basketball.
"We wanted the best of the best," she said.
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"We wanted the best of the best," she said.
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“My biggest thing, one of my pet peeves, is guys that don’t play hard…I have zero tolerance for that.” - Spurs assistant coach Corliss Williamson.
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Corliss Williamson brings 'Big Nasty' approach to Spurs coaching staff
The former NBA player got his first taste as an NBA head coach in the Summer League. Now, he aims to help the Spurs continue developing a hard-nosed identity on defense.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“My biggest thing, one of my pet peeves, is guys that don’t play hard…I have zero tolerance for that.” - Spurs assistant coach Corliss Williamson.
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Seven of Victor Wembanyama's teammates, including recently signed Tobias Harris, have joined the 22-year-old superstar for workouts this week in France.
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See which Spurs teammates joined Wembanyama for practice in France
The list of teammates traveling across the Atlantic to practice with the 22-year-old superstar included recently signed forward Tobias Harris.
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August 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Seven of Victor Wembanyama's teammates, including recently signed Tobias Harris, have joined the 22-year-old superstar for workouts this week in France.
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That’s it for me from Vegas. Time for a breather in a cooler climate.
July 13, 2026 at 5:41 AM
That’s it for me from Vegas. Time for a breather in a cooler climate.
Back from France, Peter J. Holt, R.C. Buford and Brian Wright are on hand for tonight's game.
July 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Back from France, Peter J. Holt, R.C. Buford and Brian Wright are on hand for tonight's game.
Carter Bryant on hand to support his teammates.
July 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Carter Bryant on hand to support his teammates.
Carter Bryant's stint in Vegas has indeed ended after two games.
July 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Carter Bryant's stint in Vegas has indeed ended after two games.
Spurs will be without Carter Bryant vs. Bucks tonight after Corliss Williamson indicated he may be done playing here in Vegas.
Also, no Tarris Reed Jr., who is out for rest after notching 5 points and 9 rebounds (4 on offensive end) in the 70-49 win over New York on Saturday.
Also, no Tarris Reed Jr., who is out for rest after notching 5 points and 9 rebounds (4 on offensive end) in the 70-49 win over New York on Saturday.
July 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Spurs will be without Carter Bryant vs. Bucks tonight after Corliss Williamson indicated he may be done playing here in Vegas.
Also, no Tarris Reed Jr., who is out for rest after notching 5 points and 9 rebounds (4 on offensive end) in the 70-49 win over New York on Saturday.
Also, no Tarris Reed Jr., who is out for rest after notching 5 points and 9 rebounds (4 on offensive end) in the 70-49 win over New York on Saturday.
Carter Bryant arrived at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday with instructions from his coaches to focus on spreading his wings offensively.
He did not disappoint.
"I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future…” the 20-year-old said.
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He did not disappoint.
"I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future…” the 20-year-old said.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant bounces back in Vegas with strong offensive showing
The second-year forward scored a team-best 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting in a blowout win over the Knicks at the 2026 NBA Summer League.
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July 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Carter Bryant arrived at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday with instructions from his coaches to focus on spreading his wings offensively.
He did not disappoint.
"I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future…” the 20-year-old said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
He did not disappoint.
"I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future…” the 20-year-old said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Carter Bryant, Corliss Williamson applaud Wemby for making team-building contract decision.
"It just says a lot about his character…to be able to sacrifice like that and think about the bigger picture rather than thinking about himself,” Williamson said.
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"It just says a lot about his character…to be able to sacrifice like that and think about the bigger picture rather than thinking about himself,” Williamson said.
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Carter Bryant praises Victor Wembanyama's contract sacrifice for Spurs
The forward joined assistant coach Corliss Willaimson in applauding the 22-year-old Frenchman for leaving money on the table to help build the roster around him.
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July 12, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Carter Bryant, Corliss Williamson applaud Wemby for making team-building contract decision.
"It just says a lot about his character…to be able to sacrifice like that and think about the bigger picture rather than thinking about himself,” Williamson said.
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"It just says a lot about his character…to be able to sacrifice like that and think about the bigger picture rather than thinking about himself,” Williamson said.
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Carter Bryant on Wemby’s team-building extension decision:
“I don't think anybody was surprised on that in terms of the type of person Vic is. He's a winner. So whatever he can do to make the team better, that's what he's going to do every time.”
“I don't think anybody was surprised on that in terms of the type of person Vic is. He's a winner. So whatever he can do to make the team better, that's what he's going to do every time.”
July 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Carter Bryant on Wemby’s team-building extension decision:
“I don't think anybody was surprised on that in terms of the type of person Vic is. He's a winner. So whatever he can do to make the team better, that's what he's going to do every time.”
“I don't think anybody was surprised on that in terms of the type of person Vic is. He's a winner. So whatever he can do to make the team better, that's what he's going to do every time.”
Carter Bryant on his 19-point, efficient shooting night:
“I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future, but just understanding there's a lot of work I have to do to get to that point if I want to be one of the best players in the world.”
“I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future, but just understanding there's a lot of work I have to do to get to that point if I want to be one of the best players in the world.”
July 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Carter Bryant on his 19-point, efficient shooting night:
“I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future, but just understanding there's a lot of work I have to do to get to that point if I want to be one of the best players in the world.”
“I think I showed flashes of what I'm capable of in the future, but just understanding there's a lot of work I have to do to get to that point if I want to be one of the best players in the world.”
Corliss Williamson indicated that this likely was Carter Bryant’s last game in Vegas: “As of now, we're talking about it. We started off saying he's going to play two games, so he's played two. Second game was a lot better and we saw what we needed to see.”
July 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Corliss Williamson indicated that this likely was Carter Bryant’s last game in Vegas: “As of now, we're talking about it. We started off saying he's going to play two games, so he's played two. Second game was a lot better and we saw what we needed to see.”
Carter Bryant follows a 3 with a dunk to hike his team-high scoring total to 19 points.
July 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Carter Bryant follows a 3 with a dunk to hike his team-high scoring total to 19 points.
Much as he did the other night, Bryant is running the offense quite a bit. His mid-range game has been impressive. And he remains vocal whether he's on the court or the bench.
July 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Much as he did the other night, Bryant is running the offense quite a bit. His mid-range game has been impressive. And he remains vocal whether he's on the court or the bench.