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‘It’s awesome’: Smithson Valley, longtime head coach Hill notch first football state title win in school history
Read full article: ‘It’s awesome’: Smithson Valley, longtime head coach Hill notch first football state title win in school historyThe fifth time is the charm for Smithson Valley Rangers head football coach Larry Hill. He finally has his state championship.
‘We want to be the team to get him one’: Larry Hill, Smithson Valley seeking program-first state title
Read full article: ‘We want to be the team to get him one’: Larry Hill, Smithson Valley seeking program-first state titleThe UIL Class 5A Division I state championship football game will feature a combined 784 wins between both head coaches.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffs
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT Q&A to discuss the Spurs arena after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday discussed on a possible tax vote for the downtown arena.
May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questions
Read full article: May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questionsBexar County voters could be asked to approve using and possibly raising an existing tax to build a downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
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A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayed
Read full article: A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayedWhen Penn State moved a different linebacker into what had been Tyler Elsdon’s starting spot, Elsdon made a choice that doesn’t really fit into the storyline college football has been selling these days.
Matthew Seidler denies allegations of wrongdoing from wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler
Read full article: Matthew Seidler denies allegations of wrongdoing from wife of late Padres owner Peter SeidlerOne of the brothers sued by the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler for control of the team says her allegations of wrongdoing are untrue.
UCLA's Mick Cronin calls his players 'soft' and 'delusional' after losing for 3rd time in 4 games
Read full article: UCLA's Mick Cronin calls his players 'soft' and 'delusional' after losing for 3rd time in 4 gamesUCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins’ third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness.
Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players
Read full article: Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis playersIf it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.”.
Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030
Read full article: Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix but one of the sport’s most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.
Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home lossThe Golden State Warriors are soul searching after another embarrassing defeat at home, this time to the Miami Heat two days after a 30-point pounding from the Sacramento Kings.
West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25
Read full article: West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasons.
Trae Young's 49-foot buzzer-beater lifts Hawks to a 124-121 win over the Jazz
Read full article: Trae Young's 49-foot buzzer-beater lifts Hawks to a 124-121 win over the JazzTrae Young hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from beyond the halfcourt line to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz.
'This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to lose
Read full article: 'This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to loseTennessee coach Rick Barnes believes losing at Florida will be good for his team.
Ready for takeoff: Duke star Cooper Flagg puts highlight-dunk signature on Pittsburgh win
Read full article: Ready for takeoff: Duke star Cooper Flagg puts highlight-dunk signature on Pittsburgh winDuke star freshman Cooper Flagg had a highlight-reel moment with a coast-to-coast dunk while being fouled Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfiresLos Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles.
Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud, swift debut match
Read full article: Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud, swift debut matchLudvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL history.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
Read full article: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illnessThree-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness.
No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
Read full article: No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defenseAlijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.
Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source saysJustin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind
Read full article: Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mindIn an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that might even end with a championship trophy in the case.
Smithson Valley HC Larry Hill named finalist for Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year Award
Read full article: Smithson Valley HC Larry Hill named finalist for Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year AwardFresh off his first high school football state championship, Smithson Valley head football coach Larry Hill has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year Award.
Vikings' Flores will take all requested interviews, but says head coach vacancy has to be right fit
Read full article: Vikings' Flores will take all requested interviews, but says head coach vacancy has to be right fitMinnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he will accept each head coach interview request that comes to him.
Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops
Read full article: Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoopsIn college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.
Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says
Read full article: Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father saysElon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool.
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
Read full article: Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentenceThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord's 5 TD passes earn him a spot on AP's all-bowl team
Read full article: Syracuse QB Kyle McCord's 5 TD passes earn him a spot on AP's all-bowl teamThe expansion of the College Football Playoff has led to an evolution in how The Associated Press puts together its all-bowl team.
NFL coaching searches have complicated rules about timing and interviews
Read full article: NFL coaching searches have complicated rules about timing and interviewsThe overlap of the NFL playoffs and coaching search season will have many of the league’s top assistants pulling double duty this month.
The 49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, AP source says
Read full article: The 49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider following a season when repeated blunders in the kicking contributed to a losing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter
Read full article: Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starterBradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns.
Chargers plan to sign Ezekiel Elliott to practice squad after his release by Cowboys
Read full article: Chargers plan to sign Ezekiel Elliott to practice squad after his release by CowboysThe Los Angeles Chargers are planning to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad pending a physical.
North Dakota State wins 10th FCS title as Miller accounts for 4 TDs in 35-32 win over Montana State
Read full article: North Dakota State wins 10th FCS title as Miller accounts for 4 TDs in 35-32 win over Montana StateCam Miller ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead North Dakota State to its record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Read full article: Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for returnDallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt
Read full article: Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship huntSmothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship.
Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the team
Read full article: Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the teamSheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather than her.
Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington
Read full article: Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in WashingtonPresident Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to city control.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he put Jerod Mayo in 'untenable situation,' vows to correct course
Read full article: Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he put Jerod Mayo in 'untenable situation,' vows to correct courseWhen Robert Kraft hired Jerod Mayo a year ago, he felt he’d identified the right person to follow Bill Belichick.
Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
Read full article: Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winnerFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing.
Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
Read full article: Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinalOne victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.
Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25
Read full article: Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25Tennessee picked up four more first-place votes and remains at No. 1 for the fifth consecutive week in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll.
NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep Daboll
Read full article: NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep DabollNew England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be back next fall.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship
Read full article: Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationshipFour-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, are no longer in a relationship.
Novak Djokovic says he still feels 'trauma' when he travels to Australia because of his deportation
Read full article: Novak Djokovic says he still feels 'trauma' when he travels to Australia because of his deportationNovak Djokovic says he still feels a bit of trauma when he travels to Australia.
Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead way
Read full article: Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead wayThe Big Ten and Southeastern Conference each has seven teams ranked in the AP top 25 women’s basketball poll, including four apiece in the first 10.
Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 games
Read full article: Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 gamesDoug Pederson is out as Jacksonville’s head coach after the franchise’s “best team assembled” won just four games.
Jaguars return home after getting stuck on Indianapolis tarmac for 7 hours during storm
Read full article: Jaguars return home after getting stuck on Indianapolis tarmac for 7 hours during stormThe Jacksonville Jaguars are home after spending seven hours waiting through a winter storm on the tarmac at Indianapolis International Airport.
Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
Read full article: Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Lawsuit alleges Fox Sports ex-host harassed hairstylist and offered her $1.5M for sex
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges Fox Sports ex-host harassed hairstylist and offered her $1.5M for sexA woman who worked as a hairstylist for Fox Sports alleges in a lawsuit that former on-air host Skip Bayless offered her $1.5 million to have sex with him.
Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen
Read full article: Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane SteichenIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay intends to bring back longtime general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for another season.