erin popovich passed away yesterday after a battle with extended illness. the pair had been married for four decades. warriors coach steve kerr played under popovich and knew erin well. >> it hits home, especially for those of us who were part of this spurs family and who have been so impacted by pop and erin over the years. it's a tough day. >> long-time spurs manu ginobili and tony parker reacted to the sad news. >> she was a great lady. great lady. very caring. showed a lot of love. she was unbelievable. >> we want to support pop. we got to go out there and compete today. but -- for sure we are struggling. >> it's not clear when gregg popovich will return to the team. erin popovich was 67 years old. >>> the oldest brother of stephon clark, the unarmed black man shot and killed by sacramento police, has been arrested. 25-year-old stevante clark arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats and calling 911 to annoy or harass. that's according to the police department. clark was booked into custody at 12:10 this afternoon. he's been in the spotlight since

and the spurs coach gregg popovich and the death of his wife, erin, was on the mind of both teams lastht, before and during the game. gregg popovich did not coach last night. he took time to step away from the game to deal with his wife's death. the warrior's head coach steve kerr talked about his friend, erin popovich. >> erin was sort of the balance that pop needed. [ laughing ] i still remember when he traded me to portland in 200 . he called me up to tell me the news. he said i don't think i can go home because erin is going to be so mad at me. >> erin popovich died at the age of 67. they were married 40 years and had two children together. >>> this morning the board that oversees the oakland coliseum will meet behind closed-doors to discuss the legal action against the warriors. there is a dispute between the alameda city and coliseum authority about the lease agreement. they say they are not obligated to pay the outstanding $40 million. both sides are looking to an arbitrator to try to settle the case. >>> well, let's get you out the door here at 5:18. sal? >> good morning. we ha

erin popovich was 67 and had been battling an illness for some time. the couple had been married for four decades, had four children and two grandchildren. >> it's about the brotherhood we built as nba players, everybody in the nba family. feel so bad for the popovich family. that's tough to hear about. >> it's not known where gregg popovich will be with the team tonight. he did run the team's practice yesterday. >>> last night steph curry tweeted, i can't imagine what coach popovich is going through. but i am lifting up prayers for you and your family. >> we'll have continuing coverage of the warriors and spurs playoff series. mike shumann will bring us reports in later editions of abc 7 news. >>> b.a.r.t. police looking for a man captured on cell phone video committing lewd acts on a pittsburg bay point bound train. a rider tells us he propositioned her and touched himself last friday. the victim called b.a.r.t. police but officers couldn't find him. last seen leaving the train at the daly city b.a.r.t. station. >>> a filipino peace activist denied e

erin popovich is had been battling a long time illness. the couple had been married for more than 40 years. there is no word to whether gregg popovich will coach the spurs tonight. kevin durant seems shaken when he was told. >> i want, but she know that the entire mba family is supporting him. -- nba family is supporting him. >> steph curry also offered his condolences to gregg popovich. he posted this message on twitter saying he is praying for popovich and his family. >>> the anaheim sharks be the ducks last night. they are moving on to the second round of the stanley cup playoffs. >> they went to the net. he got it. he scored. >> they had the early lead in the first.. the sharks came back less than two minutes later. here is the winning goal. all of the sharks were winning to share the credit. jones said he made an important safe. he said everyone was able to step up. >> they are a fast team they come at you with all four lines. they are a tenacious, hard- working team. we need to make sure that we are prepared. that we are ready to go.

erin popovich the wife of coach gregg popovich has died at the age of 67. the spurs released this statement: and players all over the league are expressing their condolence steph curry tweeted "i can't imagine what coach popovich is going through, b >> and players all over the league are expressing their condolences: kevin durant had this message. >> just want pop to know that the whole family is supporting him and got his back through it all. it's bigger than the game or winning or losing. it's about the brotherhood that we feel as nba players, everybody in the nba family. >> erin popovich had been sick for some time before her death yesterday. she leaves behind her husband, two children and two grandchildren. >>> 7 minutes after 5:00. and americans getting hit with billions of robo calls every year. we are going to have more on the new push to crack down and some tips on how to block the calls. >> and a family trapped during historic flooding in hawaii gets a helping hand from a legendary surfer. >> weather will be normal today. where we should be for apr

erin popovich passed away yesterday. she had been battling an illness for some time. >>> number three, minnesota prosecutors will announce today whether anyone will face charges in the death of prince. the pop icon was found alone and unresponsive in his elevator two years ago. >>> city crews will spend the day impounding more electric scooters blocking san francisco sidewalks. confiscations come after the board of supervisors voted requiring the programs to get permits for their vehicles. >>> number five, an extended period of warmer and drier weather develops today. almost getting back to average, one to five degrees short of it. wait until you see the weekend temperatures. >>> number six, so far, so good for the thursday morning commute. we're looking at the bay bridge toll plaza that is starting to fill in. those metering lights are on as of 5:23 this morning. >>> number seven, target bringing back its car seat trade in event. sunday through may 5th you can bring in any unwanted car seat. you'll get a coupon for 20%

the head coach steve kerr talked about erin popovich. >> erin was sort of the balance that pop neededlaughing ] i still remember when he traded me to portland in 200 . he called me up to tell me the news. he said i don't think i can go home because erin is going to be so mad at me. >> she died at the age of 67. the couple had been married for 40 years and had two children together. >>> this morning the board that oversees the oakland come coliseum will meet behind closed-doors to discuss the legal action against the warriors. there is a dispute regarding the warrior's lease agreement. the team says it is not obligated to pay the remaining $40 million in outstanding debt payments to renovations to oracle arena. both sides are turning to an ash traitor to try to -- arbitrator to try to settle the case. >> and now to the morning commute with sal. good morning! good morning! >>> look another 101 northbnd it looks pretty good from san martin to morgan hill to the valley. no issues here. 280 northbound in host, it is light. if you are -- in san jose it is light. if you are up early, it is a

greg and erin popovich met while he was koefrping at the air force academy. they had two children jill and mikey. r.c. buford had this statement on her passing today. >>> we mourn the loss of erin. she was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligence woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us. >>> today at the warriors practice head coach steve kerr who played for and considered coach popovich as mentor was too upset to speak. but kevin durant, who like everyone was shocked when he heard the news, tried to put the sad situation in perspective. >> man. prayers and condolences to all the family. man. >> reporter: it has not been determined if gregg popovich will be court side tomorrow for game three and the spurs are asking the media to respect the family's privacy. reporting in san antonio, mike shumann, abc7 news. >> well, 400 members of the california national guard are now at the border with mexico. the mobilization was announced earlier tonight by governor brown's office. it's part of the president's plan to secure troops at the border as part of im

erin popovich passed away yesterday at the age of 67. the team did not give any more details other than that. the warriors are among many in the nba reacting to that news including star kevin durant who found out about this at practice. >> win or lose it's about the brotherhood we built as nba player. >> warrior star steph curry tweeted, i can't imagine what coach popovich is going through but i am lifting up prayers to you and your family. the warriors are leading the series two games to none. >> at 4:34 right now, could homeless encampment. they are calling on sjsu to make a plan. they have 300 homeless students, legalized housing or tent cities. overpass looked at details on the issue, tracked homeless hot spots. it said more than 200,000 reported being hemless in the 2016-2017 school year. that's 3% of california students. >>> 3:35, new details on the san jose's first b.a.r.t. station. under construction eight eight, 101. building up around the area. the artist rendering of the transit buildings last night psi called marketplace san

. >> erin popovich died yesterday after a long illness. gregg popovich was not at tonight's game in san antonio, understandably so. his dear friend, steve kerr, was there. kerr said he chatted with pop earlier today. as for the game, this about sums it up. the warriors miss a shot, get the rebound, miss another shot, get the rebound. finally on the third attempt, klay thompson with the three-pointer. warriors win 87-76. the only drama of the game came in the final minutes. watch there. k.d.'s left ankle. he sprains it, appears to be. he leaves the game. coach kerr says k.d. will be okay. warriors win 110-97. they take a commanding 3-0 series lead. they could sweep the series sunday afternoon. >> defense. that's the whole thing. they're a team that executes really well, but we're more talented than they are. so if we defend them, we've got more speed, more quickness. we can get some stops and get out in transition, and that's our advantage. >> they are much more stacked than the spurs. >>> the slumping giants wrapping up their series in ariz

. >> and i am >> erin popovich has passed away. sources tell espn she has been ill. >> in a statement released in the past 30 minutes. spurs general manager said quote we mourn the loss of erin. she was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to us all. >> the warriors in learning about the news. > now it is not clear of of of o popovich will coach the game. >> and we are learning new details tonight about the southwest airplane blast. federal regulators announced it will order inspection on blades. the inspection will focus on the specific type of engine involved in yesterday's engine. a crack in the engine. federal investigators are trying to figure out how a window came out of the plane after t engine exploded. >> a texas rancher and texas firefighter pulled riordan back into the play. >> 737 jets will not jets will t grounded. latest findings. >> reporter: investigators say it was caused by metal fatigue. discovered a crack which then caused another crack to form. >> it was on the interi

. >> and i am >> erin popovich has passed away. l espn she has been ill. >> in a statement released in the past 30 minutes. spurs general manager said quote we mourn the loss of erin. she was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to us all. >> the warriors in learning about the

erin popovich, wife of gregg popovich, passed away.s emotional when asked about the news. >> i'm a huge pop fan. i love pop. it is such a tragedy. my best wishes goes out to pop and his family. i don't know what to say. >> the warriors will play tonight. all eyes will be on if pop is there and how that goes for their team. >> this woman from indiana says her husband duped her into joining isis. what she said she has gone through as a result, next. >>> all it took was a vacation for an american woman's world to be turned upside-down. her name is sally sam. she said she was duped into joining isis by her husband. enduring the horror of ritual beatings and torture. now all she wants to do is return hole to indiana. nick paton walsh has the story. >> reporter: the story of how indiana family went from a mundane life of sports is tkars and the delivery business to joining isis and to see their son here, the face of isis propaganda against america is one of mystery, compassion, and animal savagery that stretches belief. >> get ready. for the

heavy hearts in san antonio as the spurs were without gregg popovich after his wife erin passed awayesday. >> we have lindsay with more. >> steve kerr mentioned the death was unexpected. the goal was to avoid losing a third game in the series. spurs star tony parker shed light on the impact that erin popovich had on the team. >> she was a great lady. i always some them and mom and dad. i arrived when i was 19. it was very emotional. >> gregg did not coach last night remaining with his family. the assistant coach filled in. no noticeable tribute. a heavyweig weight around the t. the spurs would lose the game 110-97. after the game, the focus remained on the popovich family. not basketball. >> it is hard to think about that for me personally right now. there are other stuff bigger than basketball. >> very difficult time, obviously, for pop and his family. for all of us who love pop and loved erin and feel for the family. it is a difficult day. >> no timetable for the return of coach pop. >>> the sixers embiid was back. he was the force on the floor for philadelphia. in impact and attir

erin popovich died after battling an illness. he doesn't want to be a distraction this evening and he wants the team to focus on the game rather than him. >> he hits home especially for those of us who were part of this spur's family and who have been so impacted by pop and erin over the years. it's a tough day. >> steve kerr considers popovich a mentor for him. we know him pretty well around him. he was a former instant for the warriors back in 1990. he's well respected across the league. >>> are you ready for some football now? the nfl schedules just released and the raiders and 49ers are going primetime. the 49ers have a new darling across the nfl. they'll have five primetime games, five of them, two right here on nbc bay area, two on monday night and one on thursday night. those nbc games october 21st when they host the rams and december 2nd in seattle. the raiders and new head coach john crudeen play four primetime games, among them thursday night when they play the 49ers at leavi stadium and here on nbc sunday night footbal

. >>> basketball seems secondary last night in san antonio a day after erin popovich, the wife of the spurs head coach, gregg popovich, died. pop did not coach last night. instead, his assistant filled in. pop requested they not have a moment of silence in the arena. turn back the clock night for tony parker. kept the spurs close. he had 16 points off the bench. draymond green pilled up the stat sheet. cut to the rack in the second quarter, should have counted for more than two but the warriors led by 6 at the break. kevin durant made one three all night. this was it. game high 26 including 17 in the first half. not an incredibly flashy game for the warriors. they did just enough to win. david west kept the play alive for klay who hits a three, 19 points in the game. it was garbage time when durant sprained his left ankle trying to save the ball and moments later shaun livingston did the same thing! both players should be fine. that's the good news. the warriors win, 110-97. and despite taking a 3-0 series lead, it was a somber mood. >> it's a very difficult time obviously for pop and

. >>> basketball seems secondary last night in san antonio a day after erin popovich, the wife of the spurs head coach, gregg popovich, died. pop did not coach last night. instead, his assistant filled in. pop requested they not have a moment of silence in the arena. turn back the clock night for tony parker. kept the spurs close. he had 16 points off the bench. draymond green pilled up the stat sheet. cut to the rack in the second quarter, should have counted for more than two but the warriors led by 6 at the break. kevin durant made one three all night. this was it. game high 26 including 17 in the first half. not an incredibly flashy game for the warriors. they did just enough to win. david west kept the play alive for klay who hits a three, 19 points in the game. it was garbage time when durant sprained his left ankle trying to save the ball and moments later shaun livingston did the same thing! both players should be fine. that's the good news. the warriors win, 110-97. and despite taking a 3-0 series lead, it was a somber mood. >> it's a very difficult time obviously for pop and

erin popovich's wife passed away. despite his tough exterior, he is a tough coach in the league.otional when asked. >> i'm a huge pop fan. i love pop. that's such a tragedy. you know, my best wishes go to pop and his family. >> a tough moment for lebron. twitter went bananas after the game. a lot of people criticizing allie laforce for asking the question. lebron said he wasn't blind sided. he overnight posted this video through his media company uninterrupted. >> a lot of people felt i was blind sided. that is absolutely false. allie told me she was going to ask me the question and if it was okay. and once i started talking about it, once we were on air, my emotions took over. >> the power of having your own media company. >>> to baseball, despite a power outage across puerto rico, major league players took part in the second time with back-up generators. puerto rico was dominant on the mound. this game went into the wee hours. 16 innings. eddie rosario scoring a game-winning run for the twins. quite a juxtaposition. >> the game brings a lot of joy. you showed the first game. ex

aaron popovich the -- erin popovich the wife of the spurs coach died today.he had been ill for an extended period of time. the warriors boarded a charter flight to san antonio at oakland airport this morning. they hit the road with a 2-0 lead in the series. game 3 is tomorrow night. game 4 is sunday. the two teams will then head back to oakland if a fifth game is necessary. >>> one play-off game in the books tonight. the cavs came in tonight against indiana down a game at home. when in doubt, just let lebron james do his thing. he runs the floor then goes strong to the hoop. he scored the first 16 points for the cavs who jumped out to a 16-1 lead. larry nash, jr., with the lob to james. james totaled 46 points as the cavs win 100-97 to even the series at one game each. >>> the nfl draft is right around the corner. today the 49ers heard the annual team day. 50-some players with local ties either college or high school worked out in what's largely a nice pr move by teams. one guy who was an exception was stanford quarterback quentin meeks. another working out.

erin popovich was battling a long-time illness. kevin durant was asked about the death yesterday, and he told reporters the nba is one big family. >> i want pops to know the whole nba family is supporting him, and we have his back through it all. it's bigger than the game and bigger than winning or losing, and it's about the brotherhood that we have built as nba players. >> steph curry also offering condolences to popovich. he posted this photo with the message he's praying for popovich and his family. >>> the san jose sharks are moving on to the second round of the stanley cup playoffs after shutting down the ducks 2- 1 at the tank last night. >> to the wing, going high, and now to the net, trying to find it, and he scores! >> the sharks got the early lead in the 1st period, and then they managed to hold off the ducks until the 3rd. the sharks coming back less than 2 minutes later with the winning goal. the sharks were willing to share the credit with the goalie saying he made important saves, and now jones says everyone will step

erin popovich passed away yesterday at 67 years old. the warriors are among many in the nba reacting to that news including star kevin durant who found out about this at practice. >> it's bigger than the game, bigger than winning or losing. it's about the brotherhood we built. >> warrior star steph curry tweeted, i can't imagine what coach popovich is going through but i am lifting up prayers to you and your family. the warriors are leading the series two games to none. >>> it is 6:34. continuing coverage we're now hearing from the pilot who safely landed that southwest plane in philadelphia after its engine exploded. captain tammie jo shults made history as one of the first female fighter pilots in the navy. she's now being credited for keeping an amazing sense of calm after the fan blade punctured the plane. >>> as captain and first officer of the crew of five who worked to serve our customers aboard flight 1380, we all feel we were simply doing our jobs. the author of a book called "military moms" knows shults personally. >> i'm real

the spurs say that erin popovich passed away yesterday at 67. the team did not provide anymore details. the warriors are among many in the nba reacting to this news including star kevin durant who found out after practice yesterday. >> bigger than the game. bigger than winning or losing. it is about the brotherhood that we've built as nba players. >> warriors star steph curry tweeted i can't imagine what coach popovich is going through but i lift up prayers to you and your family. the warriors leading the series two games to none. >>> if the co-workers are bleary eyed this morning, they may have been up late celebrating something big. the sharks playoff win. >> shoots, they score! >> all right. did you see it? i heard it. i could hear the neighbors down the street. tomas deflected this goal with ten minutes left in the third period breaking a tie and the sharks held on to defeat anaheim 2-1 at the shark tank. the win means a sweep of the ducks. fans afterwards were pretty pumped up. >> sharks territory! we don't like ducks! we like sharks, baby!

erin popovich, long time wife of spurs head coach gregg popovich, passed away after an undisclosed illness word on if popovich will be on the bench when the warriors take on the spurs in game three tomorrow in san antonio. >>> baseball, a's and white sox, dallas braydon enjoying some cracker jacks. andrew triggs had the shortest start of his career lasting only an inning and 1/3, his earned run average skyrocketing to 5.82. a's trail in the 4th but rally back, jed lowrie had his sixth home run in the year. top of the 9th, one out from ending the game, but tim anderson lined a base hit to left field, drives in the tying run. it's the first run allowed this season. right now it is 4-4 and that game is in the 15th inning and it's lasted 11-11 is the score. the game is in the 15th inning. they started at 12:30. it is 6:30 right now. that's it from here. i tell you what. the sharks have not lost to the ducks all season. they are 6-0-1. if that trend continues, the sharks will have swept the ducks and it's on to round 2. >> nice. >> mighty fine, love the teal tie. thanks, dennis. >>> coming up i

he is not there for the game because gregg popovich has left the team to be with family one day after his wife erine to an unnamed illness that she had been battling for quite some time. popovich and erin were married for 40 years. they had two children, four grandchildren and nobody on the warriors was closer to gregg and his wife than the head coach steve kerr so today's practice obviously took on a much different tone than it normally would and after practice, a lot of the talk was about gregg and his wife. >> erin was, um, sort of, um, the balance that pop needed. ha ha ha. i still remember when he traded me to portland in 200 he cled me up to tell me the news. he said i don think i can go home because erin is going to be so mad at me for trading you and, um, you know, margot and erin were close and i have stayed in touch over the years. and so yeah, i mean, she was, um, she was part of the family. >> all right. right now, without popovich on the bench, the spurs and warriors are all tied up at 10 apiece. we'll have highlights obviously for you later on. >>> other nba action, 76ers returned wit

switching on over to the spurs--tragic news hit the franchise today as spurs head cach gregg popovich's wife... erin... has died. not many details have been released, however she was battling an illness for quite some time. the popovichs were married four decades and had two children popovich ran the spurs' practice today... no word on what his coaching plan are for tomorrow's game 3 or the remainder of the series this afternoon, the warriors offered their condolences. "i don't even know what to say i mean that's ... man thats tough ... man. you get so much support from so many people that ... you would've never crossed paths with if it wasn't for basketball. just want pop to know that the whole nba family is supporting him and got his back through it all." the struggling giants trying to avoid a fifth straight loss... tonight in arizona... --bruce bochy...looking contemplative... --top 6th... scoreless... evan longoria, looks like the slump is overg... after two multi-hit games in san diego... he hits a 2-run bomb tonight... 2-0 giants --but the snakes tie it in the 8th... extra innings...

switching on over to the spurs--tragic news hit the franchise today as spurs head cach gregg popovich's wife... erinas died. not many details have been released, however she was battling an illness for quite some time. team general manger r.c. buford released a statement saying quote-- "we mourn the loss of erin... she was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us." the popovichs were married four decades and had two children popovich ran the spurs' practice today... no word on what his coaching plan are for tomorrow's game 3 or the remainder of the series this afternoon--the warriors offered their condolences. "i don't even know what to say i mean that's ... man thats tough ... man. you get so much support from so many people that ... you would've never crossed paths with if it wasn't for basketball. just want pop to know that the whole nba family is supporting him and got his back through it all." to the rest of the nba playoffs-- --cavs-pacers game 2 in cleveland. indiana got em good in the series opener --tonight lebron james...returne

switching on over to the spurs--tragic news hit the franchise today as spurs head cach gregg popovich's wife... erindied. not many details have been released, however she was battling an illness for quite some time. the popovichs were married four decades and had two children popovich ran the spurs' practice today... no word on what his coaching plan are for tomorrow's game 3 or the remainder of the series this afternoon, the warriors offered their condolences. (wipe to sot: durant) "i don't even know what to say i mean that's ... man thats tough ... man. you get so much support from so many people that ... you would've never crossed paths with if it wasn't for basketball. just want pop to know that the whole nba family is supporting him and got his back through it all." finally, the sharks...one period away from moving on to the 2nd round of the stanely cup playoffs. here's an update from the shark tank... sharks-ducks. marcus sorensen scored a 1st period goal... martin jones great again between the pipes... sharkies looking good... up 1-0... now in the 3rd. coming up in sports at 10, we'll

erin. steve kerr played four seasons for the spurs and has remained close to the popovich family. >> hits home us who were part of this spurs family and who have been so impacted by pop and erin over the years. so it's a tough day. i still remember when he traded me to portland 2001. he called me up to tell me the news. he said, "i don't think i can go home because erin is going to be so mad at me for trading you." >> they tip off in 10 minutes. >>> sharks finished off the sweep of the ducks last night. they'll face the golden knights in the 2nd round and coach pete deboer knows las vegas fans and casinos will be against san jose. >> i haven't dove into them enough. i know we'll be heavy, heavy underdogs. hopefully you guys right that and we'll go from there. >> pretty incredible actually. las vegas is an expansion team that began the year at a 200-1 long shot to win the stanley cup. now they're the co-favorites to win it all along with the predators, san jose 8-1 odds. the 49ers are 14-1 odds to win the super bowl, raiders 22-1. we mention this because the nfl schedules were released today. s

san antonio's assistant coach filled in for head coach gregg popovich whose wife, erin, died the dayore. the game was tight during three quarters but the warriors starting hitting the three quarters and kevin durrant did that, leading the warriors with 26 points and 9 rebounds. and after that dramon greene said the warriors can actually play better. >> there is no doubt in my mind we will get to that level. but as bad as we were playing to where we are now, it is pretty solid. the first round, if you can still win and not be clicking and peaking at that time it is great and i don't think we are. >> if he says it, i believe it! on sunday the warriors will go for the first round sweep of the spurs in san antonio. >>> this morning the board thatover sees the oakland coliseum will meet behind closed-doors to discuss the legal action against the warriors. there is a dispute between the team and water authority regarding the warrior's lease agreement. the team says it is not obligated to pay the remaining $40,000 in outstanding debt payments for renovations at oracle arena. they are both m

gregg popovich received an outpouring of condolences for the loss of his wife, erin yesterday... ng steve kerr and the warrirors...popovich is not coaching the game tonight... but as you can imagine, it's a very emotional time for the organization... spurs players mentioned before the game, how difficult it is to not have pop out there even during shootaround... it's just different.. spurs gm r.c. buford says that popovich asked the team to turn their focus to basketball in his absence...a very pop like thing to say...and, you have to think the spurs are going to come out playing with a lot of energy... and try to get a win for pop and for erin... the warriors are on the floor right now, looking to take a 3- nothing lead over the spurs... but this is the biggest struggle they've had all series.. san antonio keeping things close.. the warriors struggled from the three tonight..and although close..the this has been a surprising series... the pelicans silencing the trailblazers backcourt... it's all about the pelicans big men tonight... mirotic and the bro

spurs head cach gregg popovich's wife... erin... has died after a long illness... the team... other than a statement from team general manger r.c. buford "we mourn the loss of erin... she was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us." the popovichs were married four decades and had two children. popovich ran the spurs' practice today... no word on what his coaching plan are for tomorrow's game 3 or the remainder of the series back to the warriors... they boarded their charter floght for san antonio this mormning and practiced in texas... they lead the first round best-of-seven series 2 games to none... but were at home in oakland... quinn cook... looks like a nice salad in his hand... kevin durant, klay thompson and the rest of the team hopes to close out the spurs today and sunday to advance to the second round to face the winner of the new orleans pelicans and the portland trail blazers... the pelicans lead that series 2-0.... winning the first two in portland here is steve kerr on game 3(sot: kerr) "the

popovich after the loss of his wife eri... but the spurs putting their emotions to the side to play for erin... assitant coach etorree messina stepping in for the popovich tonight... --and how about a little retro tony parker.. a good game off the bench putting up 16 points ... spurs hanging around... rudy gay has been a spark for the spurs... caps off 9-2 run.. spurs up by 5 in the second...but the warriors turn it on from the three... klay thompson drain the trey..the warriors struggled from behind the arc but found it in the second half...warriors up by 6 into the break... kevin durant-- pull up three .. his only one of the night puts the warriors up by 12... kevin durant with a brief scare in the 4th... i don't think warrior fans can take it.. no more injuries.. looks like kd is fine.. walked it off...and the warriors walk it like they talk it.. 110-97...here's steve kerr on popovich's loss-- the pelicans also improved to 3-0 in their series with the trailblazers... so it's looking like new orleans will be heading to oracle arena for the start of the semi finals... we'll take a

the wife of gregg popovich died yesterday. erin had been battling a long- time illness. the couple was married for 40 years with two children and two grandchildren. there's no word yet with popovich will be coaching in game three of the series tonight. reporters asked kevin durant about the death during practice yesterday. >> i just want pop to know that the whole family is supporting him, and we have his back through it all. it's bigger than the game, and it's bigger than winning or losing. it's about the brotherhood that we have built as the nba players. >> stephen curry also offering condolences to coach popovich. he posted this picture to twitter saying he is praying for popovich and his family. >>> the sharks beat the ducks, and they are moving on to the second round of the stanley cup playoffs. >> going on. and finding it, and he scores! >> yes, the sharks got the early lead in the 1st period, holding off the ducks until the 3rd, but the sharks came back, less than 2 minutes later, and hurdle scored the winning goal. the sharks are willing to share the credit, and t

popovich.. his wife of 40 years erin just died.. she was just 67 years old.hey found out... the warriors were wrapping up a light practice in san antonio yesterday when they heard the news. coach steve kerr who's been a close family friend for years, couldn't bring himself to comment.. but kevin durant and others in the basketball world have been offering their sympathy.. ( darya ) when stuff like this happens.. it makes all your problems.. all your battles.. your work.. in this case basketball seem so small and insignificant. we don't know if popovich will coach the game tonight.. and we had no idea what he was going through all the while... apparently his wife had been suffering for months and even years.. and popovich kept working.. sometimes that keeps you going and tak

gregg popovich received an outpouring of condolences for the loss of his wife, erin yesterday... kerr and the warrirors... popovich is not coaching tonight's game which is underway right now...but as you can imagine, it's a very emotional time for the organization... spurs players mentioned before the game, how difficult it is to not have pop out there even during shootaround... it's just dient.. sps gm r.c. buford says that popovich asked the team to turn their focus to basketball in his absence...a very pop like thing to say...and, you have to think the spurs are going to come out playing with a lot of energy... and try to get a win for pop and for erin... <> there are many there are many lists out there, from most beautiful, 40 under 40... rankings for athletes.. this one is a big honor... kevin durant was added to time magazine's 100 most influential people... he's listed in the "titans" category alongside tennis star roger federer and oprah winfrey...k-d has received plenty of accolades for his accomplishment's on the court... but this list recognized his efforts off the flo

to ross. , the warriors beat the spurs last night, despite the absence of gregg popovich following the loss of his wife, erin>> if you can still win without clicking and peaking at that time it is great and i don't think we are. >> that was drey von green. if the warriors win game four they will advance to next round of the play-offs. the warriors gave an update on injured steph curry. they say he is making progress and will begin a modified practice with the team tomorrow. his injured knee will be reevaluated in a week. curry has not played a game in about a month and could miss the start of the second round of the play-offs if golden state advances. >>> and the red sox are in town tonight to play the as at the oakland coliseum. the giants jumped out to an early lead thanks to a home run in the 2nd, the only run the giants score. there was a scary moment in the 3rd inning after the diamondback outfielders collided but in the end they will be okay. and arizona takes a lead here thanks to the home run in the 6th. the giants have not won any of the six series so far this year. they will be in anaheim to host t

so many people poouring out their condolences for gregg popovich after the loss of his wife erin... the spurs putting their emotions to the side to play for pop while he missed tonight's game...--and how about a little retro tony parker.. a good game off the bench putting up 16 points ... spurs hanging around... rudy gay has been a spark for the spurs... caps off 9-2 run.. spurs up by 5..but the warriors turn it on from the three... klay thompson drain the trey..the warriors struggled from behind the arc but found it in the second half...warriors up by 6 into the break... kevin durant-- pull up three .. his only one of the night puts the warriors up by 12... kevin durant with a brief scare in the 4th... i don't think the 4th... i don't think warrior fans can take it.. no more injuries.. looks like kd said he's fine after the game...and the warriors take a 3-nothing lead.... 110-97...- this has been a surprising series... the pelicans silencing the trailblazers backcourt... it's all about the pelicans big men tonight... mirotic and the brow, domintating.. mirotic having his best game

spurs head coach gregg popovich was not with the team just one day after his wife erin passed away afterng from a long term illness. warriors head coach steve kerr who was very close to popovich and his family said not having him there last night just didn't feel right. >> it was strange tonight looking down the sidelines and not seeing pop. i spoke with him today and it's a very difficult time obviously for pop and his family, but for all of us who love pop and loved erin and feel for the whole family. >>> all right, baseball, red hot red sox at the a's tonight, boston a league best 16-2, best start in 31 years. giants place hunter pence on the disabled list, sprained thumb, called up hot hitting mack williamson from sacramento. giants are in anaheim tonight. allen, moving pictures on the late show. >>> hey, do not mess with the benicia high school badminton team. the panthers have taken every opponent this season and torn them apart, ripped american canyon 15-0, winning its first solano county title and the banner doesn't lie, two more regular season games scheduled, next tuesday at va

game did go on be gregg popovich was not there after the sudden death of his wife erin who the team honoredith a moment of silence. as for the game itself, the warriors were in control for most of the night. winning 110-97. kevin durnts had a team high 26 points until this happened -- look -- he reaches over and he tweaks his ankle. it was late in the game. he said he's okay. we hope that the doctors agree. the dubs have three games to none lead with game four coming up on sunday. so you need to drag your tv set on to the patio so you could watch outside. >> and you'll be fine doing that because the weather will be beautiful out there, right, kari. >> a great weekend, a live look outside in palo alto. a lot of people getting friday started with temperatures in the 60s. heading into the mid-70s. we'll hit the high temperature at 3:00 today. and then cooling off quickly for the peninsula. we'll take a look at all of our microclimates coming up next. >>> revealing questions and answers for debt collectors. i'm consumer investigator chris kehma, nbc bay area responds next. to move california fo