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‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step down
Read full article: ‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step downJudson head football coach Mark Soto announced his decision to step down on Wednesday after 31 years on the sideline.
New drone footage shows empty site of former ITC building months after demolition
Read full article: New drone footage shows empty site of former ITC building months after demolitionNew video captured by KSAT’s Drone 12 highlights the now-empty site of the former Institute of Texan Cultures building in downtown San Antonio.
Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and diehard Spurs fans go bald for fresh start
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and diehard Spurs fans go bald for fresh start"The shaved head look is catching on": San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses, so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is.
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Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points
Read full article: Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop pointsMichael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
Read full article: Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhillNicol Delago claimed her first World Cup victory in a downhill with 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn in third place for her fifth podium in five downhills this season.
ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof
Read full article: ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proofThe Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff ended up with another team playing for the national title.
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysBo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.
No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at Miami
Read full article: No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at MiamiLong before Angelo Pizzo penned the scripts for two of America’s most iconic sports movies, he and his father would make the one-block walk from their home to Indiana’s football stadium.
Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and diehard Spurs fans go bald for fresh start
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and diehard Spurs fans go bald for fresh start"The shaved head look is catching on": San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses, so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is.
Giovanni Franzoni's win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
Read full article: Giovanni Franzoni's win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host ItalyHost Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics three weeks away.
Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open
Read full article: Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian OpenMadison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom.
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
Read full article: NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial serviceHundreds from the NASCAR community gathered at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum for a memorial service honoring former driver Greg Biffle, his family, and others killed in a plane crash last month.
Wembanyama returns from injury scare to fuel Spurs past Bucks, 119-101
Read full article: Wembanyama returns from injury scare to fuel Spurs past Bucks, 119-101Victor Wembanyama returned from an injury scare to record 22 points and 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Read full article: Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion DodgersKyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr chatted with Jonathan Kuminga about his uncertain situation
Read full article: Warriors coach Steve Kerr chatted with Jonathan Kuminga about his uncertain situationCoach Steve Kerr spoke with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the morning shootaround Thursday about the player’s situation being out of the rotation for more than a month now with expectations he will be traded before the deadline next month.
Wembanyama shaves head, shines brightly in leading Spurs past Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Read full article: Wembanyama shaves head, shines brightly in leading Spurs past Antetokounmpo, BucksSan Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is.
Fernando Mendoza hopes to cap an incredible journey with Indiana's 1st national title
Read full article: Fernando Mendoza hopes to cap an incredible journey with Indiana's 1st national titleFernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana’s campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program.
VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games
Read full article: VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC gamesVirginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
Read full article: John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources sayJohn Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team’s head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to Nuggets
Read full article: Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to NuggetsDallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half.
Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa
Read full article: Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 comeback victory over IowaBraden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night.
NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gambling
Read full article: NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gamblingThe NCAA sent a letter asking federal regulators to suspend prediction markets for college sports.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Read full article: It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, tooUSA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract.
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Read full article: Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draftOregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland
Read full article: Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homelandGreenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step down
Read full article: ‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step downJudson head football coach Mark Soto announced his decision to step down on Wednesday after 31 years on the sideline.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this season
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this seasonShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night.
David Stearns says he's not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is best
Read full article: David Stearns says he's not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is bestNew York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason.
Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder
Read full article: Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulderSnowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland.
Mario Cristobal's path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP title
Read full article: Mario Cristobal's path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP titleMario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
Read full article: Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the CardinalsThe Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
Read full article: Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extensionCarolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic seasonMikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race.
Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing
Read full article: Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growingSnoop Dogg has made a splash as an NBA analyst, joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during the second half of Peacock's recent Warriors at Clippers broadcast.
US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview
Read full article: US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic previewThe week of the Super Bowl in San Francisco features two marquee flag football games.
Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65
Read full article: Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65Jim Hartung, a two-time U.S. Olympian who helped lead the Americans to their first and only gold medal in the men's sport in 1984, has died.
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Read full article: How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinkingBelgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Read full article: Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World CupSenegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season
Read full article: Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the seasonManchester United has turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season.
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
Read full article: Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in HobartVenus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sportsThe Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list
Read full article: Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th place on the NBA's all-time scoring listJames Harden has passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise’s 1st road playoff win
Read full article: Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise’s 1st road playoff winThe Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6.
No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship game
Read full article: No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship gameNo. 10 Miami needs everything at its disposal to slow down top-seeded Indiana’s high-scoring offense in next week’s College Football Playoff championship.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
Read full article: Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died.