Spurs' Game 1 domination a perfect example of their well-oiled machine

SAN ANTONIO – The beauty in watching the San Antonio Spurs lies in their precision. San Antonio doesn't beat its opponents with flashy plays or overwhelming athleticism, though the Spurs are more than capable of displaying both at times. Instead, the 

The Spurs totally ripped apart the Thunder in Game 1 of the second round, 124-92. They scored 43 points in the first half alone, which tied the all-time playoff record, and at one point, San Antonio led by 43 points. OKC never held the lead. Before the

An elderly elephant named Sambo collapsed to death while carrying tourists to Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. The female elephant had been working under scorching heat for 45 minutes carrying two tourists, one at a time to the attraction, which

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker wants to be like Kobe Bryant — well, kind of. Parker said Thursday that he can't see himself being like Tim Duncan and playing until he's 40, but he wants to play 20 seasons in the NBA, via the San Antonio Express

Who will advance to the conference finals of the NBA playoffs? Our writers start by predicting Spurs-Thunder, which tips off the second round on April 30. (2) Spurs VS. (3) Thunder. Name, SA, OKC, Games. J.A.. Adande, 7. Kevin Arnovitz, 5. Chris