{
  "id": 16232408,
  "title": "Why are the Spurs in Austin this weekend? Thank F1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/why-are-the-spurs-in-austin-this-weekend-thank-f1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T21:45:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-spurs-austin-weekend-thank-214506104.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Antonio Spurs are in Austin for an early-season game against the Phoenix Suns, as part of the I-35 Series. This marks the first time the team has played in Austin during the October season. The move was made to coincide with two major events in town: the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas and the Texas Longhorns football game against Mississippi. The Spurs have played in Austin every season since 2022-23, but only now are they doing so in October. The team aims to expand its fanbase along the Interstate 35 corridor by attracting fans from around the world and corporate sponsors. Although playing in a neutral court on a neutral court is less than ideal, the Spurs are excited to return to a city that feels like a home away from home.",
  "summary": "By joining the bill in a massive sports weekend in Austin, the Spurs are hoping to attract international eyeballs and corporate sponsorship dollars",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/heres-where-to-watch-f1-united-states-grand-prix-2026-live-online",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "F1 United States GP: Charles Leclerc completes perfect Friday by topping FP2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/f1-united-states-gp-charles-leclerc-completes-perfect-friday-by",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:07:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in practice for US Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/leclerc-tops-times-for-ferrari-in-practice-for-us-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:30:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Marquez shrugs off crash to take pole at wet Australian Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/marquez-shrugs-off-crash-to-take-pole-at-wet-australian-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-24T01:01:45.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}