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Erin Benavides, 54, a former Texas prosecutor and ex-wife of NBA star Brent Barry, died by suicide in Port Aransas on Oct. 14. She had resigned from her role in August 2026. Benavides was previously at the center of a 2010 scandal involving an alleged emotional affair with Tony Parker, then married to Eva Longoria.
New police details confirm the suicide of Erin Benavides, a former Texas prosecutor and ex-wife of NBA player Brent Barry, who died in October 2026. Investigators found three firearms and multiple bullets at her Port Aransas home, where she was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities confirmed no foul play is suspected, though the investigation remains active. Benavides had resigned from her position as an assistant district attorney in August 2026, two months prior to her death.
ESPN faced backlash during Game 1 of the Knicks–Spurs NBA Finals after using an AI-generated image of Tony Parker in a broadcast graphic. Fans and media criticized the choice as inauthentic, with calls for an explanation. The altered image—based on a real Parker photo—has raised questions about AI use in live sports graphics, just as New York won 105–95 and San Antonio eyes its sixth title, leaving ESPN to address the decision before Game 2.
The basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony featured memorable moments from the Class of 2023, including Tony Parker joking about Tim Duncan not liking him, Gregg Popovich stealing the show with his wit and anecdotes, Kobe Bryant's influence being felt throughout the evening, and Dwyane Wade bringing his dad on stage to celebrate their induction.
Tony Parker, the former San Antonio Spurs guard, is set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and will be presented by his former teammates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Parker reflects on his journey from being a late first-round pick to becoming a Hall of Famer, emphasizing the importance of the mental side of the game. He discusses his proudest moments, including winning four NBA championships with the Spurs and his gold medal with the French national team. Parker also expresses his pride in being the first Frenchman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and discusses the impact he has had on French basketball. He also talks about the special bond he shares with Duncan, Ginobili, and head coach Gregg Popovich, as well as the excitement surrounding the arrival of French prospect Victor Wembanyama to the Spurs.
Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, Becky Hammon, and Gregg Popovich are among the headliners of the 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. The class also includes former North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano, the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, former Purdue coach Gene Keady, former Texas A&M women’s coach Gary Blair, longtime coach at Division III Amherst David Hixon, and Gene Bess. The class will be enshrined on Aug. 11 and 12 at ceremonies in Connecticut and Massachusetts.