{
  "id": 3797655,
  "title": "Spurs Jackals to hold auditions as fan group adds 100 members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/spurs-jackals-to-hold-auditions-as-fan-group-adds-100-members",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:01:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-jackals-hold-auditions-fan-190148847.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Spurs Jackals, a passionate fan group founded by Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, are expanding their ranks with auditions on September 19 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The organization aims to add 100 new members for the 2026-27 season, bringing a raucous and enthusiastic energy to every home game.\n\nInterested fans can learn more by visiting Spurs.com/Jackals or texting JACKALS to 210-444-5940. The Jackals, who dress in full Spurs regalia, pound drums, and lead chants, are known for their rowdy and passionate fan experience.\n\nMembership costs $999 per person and provides access to preseason and regular-season home games, exclusive swag, and discounts at the Spurs Fan Shop. Unlike the long-established Baseline Bums, the Spurs Jackals are a membership-based support group, open to individuals aged 18 or older.",
  "summary": "The Spurs Jackals will host Sept. 19 auditions at Frost Bank Center as Victor Wembanyama's fan group adds 100 members for 2026-27.",
  "key_points": [
    "Spurs Jackals auditions held on September 19 at Frost Bank Center",
    "Group aims to add 100 new members for 2026-27 season",
    "Membership costs $999 per person with exclusive benefits"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}