Buford's letter says the contribution "comes from visitor-based revenue" and "is legally restricted to venues and tourism-related projects." But that applies only to the state's portion of hotel taxes. That revenue can be spent only on projects that support tourism. Buford defended the draft financing plan, which city officials are working to make final by the end of the year. "This is a responsible public-private partnership built around clear commitments," Buford wrote.
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Days after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for a public vote on the city's contribution to a $1.3 billion NBA arena, the Spurs put out a letter saying that's not necessary. The open letter from Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO R.C. Buford doesn't mention Jones by name, but it is clearly directed at her — and any City Council member who's on board with her proposal. "The vote has taken place. The commitments have been made. The work is underway," the letter states. Bexar County voters "made their voices heard" when 52% approved the county's $311 million contribution to the project last November, Buford said in the letter, which SS&E released Tuesday.
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Gregg Popovich is moving in a positive direction as he continues to recover from his health issues. San Antonio Spurs CEO RC Buford provided the uplifting update on the basketball legend in his recent appearance on Trashtalk. "He continues to rehab with more purpose and diligence than I think any of us could have imagined," Buford revealed when asked about Popovich's current health status. "He's improving, and his presence is always there to support the team."
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Victor Wembanyama is preparing to bring several San Antonio Spurs teammates together in France ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Spurs CEO R.C. Buford revealed that a group of players and coaches will travel to Paris to spend time and work with Wembanyama before training camp. "Our coaches, our players are going to be here together next week doing some work… in Paris," Buford said during an appearance on TrashTalk. "They're coming over to see Victor, about 8 or 10."
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At his first two colleges, Washington Huskies wide receiver Christian Moss wore a different jersey number.
This fall won't be any different as the 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior will wear No. 5, the same number he wore back in 2021 as a senior at North Cobb High School in Georgia.
Moss began his college football career at Virginia Tech after coming on late as a senior. A breakout game against Buford High School, a 28-14 victory for North Cobb, saw the Peach State product record a pair of touchdowns and put up a 100-plus yard game against the Georgia high school football powerhouse, and in turn, his recruitment began to take form.
He ultimately chose the Hokies and then-coach Justin Fuente, but only played two seasons in Blacksburg before an injury led to his removal from the Atlantic Coast Conference program's roster, which forced Moss to miss the entire 2023 season.
This spring proved to be no different, as Moss missed the majority of UW's spring football practices while recovering from a hamstring injury. Moss is expected to compete for the starting X receiver role in fall camp along with freshman Jordan Clay and sophomore Chris Lawson, in addition to Ohio State transfer Bodpegn Miller.

The Atlanta Braves made a trade on Thursday night to help out the team's catching depth.
The Braves acquired former Buford High School and Georgia Tech star Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Atlanta sent relief pitcher Hunter Stratton back to Pittsburgh, the team that drafted him.
Atlanta also optioned catcher Jair Camargo to Gwinnett and designated catcher Sandy Leon for **** ignment.
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Bart grew up in Buford High School, where he was first drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. He opted to stay home and play college baseball at Georgia Tech instead. He won the ACC Baseball Player of the Year and Johnny Bench Award during his junior season in 2018.