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La Vernia heads to McLane Stadium, seeks revenge against Kilgore in state semifinal of HS football playoffs
Read full article: La Vernia heads to McLane Stadium, seeks revenge against Kilgore in state semifinal of HS football playoffsFor the second straight season, La Vernia and Kilgore will battle in the Class 4A Division I state semifinals.
Boerne Greyhounds, Randle Lions prepare for Class 5A-D2 playoff showdown at Alamodome
Read full article: Boerne Greyhounds, Randle Lions prepare for Class 5A-D2 playoff showdown at AlamodomeThere’s nothing like football practice in December. The Boerne Greyhounds are all about it because it means they are still alive for a state championship.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ruled out for NBA Cup quarterfinal against Lakers
Read full article: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ruled out for NBA Cup quarterfinal against LakersVictor Wembanyama will miss the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the team announced Tuesday.
Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points, Cavaliers beat Spurs 130-117
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points, Cavaliers beat Spurs 130-117Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and eight assists, Jaylon Tyson scored 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-117 on Friday night.
Kornet blocks Wagner’s last-second layup as Spurs hold off Magic, 114-112
Read full article: Kornet blocks Wagner’s last-second layup as Spurs hold off Magic, 114-112Luke Kornet blocked Franz Wagner’s last-second layup, De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 114-112 on Wednesday night.
The rise of ‘Johnny Football’: A look back on Tivy alum’s ascent to the Heisman
Read full article: The rise of ‘Johnny Football’: A look back on Tivy alum’s ascent to the HeismanKSAT 12 Sports looks back at the rise of Tivy High School's Johnny Manziel, from Antler quarterback to Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M
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Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Read full article: Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetingsColorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
Read full article: Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ruled out for NBA Cup quarterfinal against Lakers
Read full article: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ruled out for NBA Cup quarterfinal against LakersVictor Wembanyama will miss the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the team announced Tuesday.
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
Read full article: Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryoutThe St. Louis Blues have signed Dillon Dube to an American Hockey League professional tryout agreement.
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
Read full article: Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met GalaThe next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May.
A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
Read full article: A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVPA’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons.
La Vernia heads to McLane Stadium, seeks revenge against Kilgore in state semifinal of HS football playoffs
Read full article: La Vernia heads to McLane Stadium, seeks revenge against Kilgore in state semifinal of HS football playoffsFor the second straight season, La Vernia and Kilgore will battle in the Class 4A Division I state semifinals.
Jeers as Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Man City and pressure grows on Alonso. Arsenal wins, PSG draws
Read full article: Jeers as Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Man City and pressure grows on Alonso. Arsenal wins, PSG drawsThe pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League raised further questions about his future.
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Read full article: Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in SeattleEgypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case
Read full article: US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption caseU.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments.
Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Read full article: Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinalsDesmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Orlando Magic reached the semifinals of the NBA Cup with a 117-108 win over the Miami Heat.
Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
Read full article: Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff fieldNotre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion.
Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Read full article: Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions lingerMike Trout, the U.S. captain at 2023 World Baseball Classic, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
Read full article: Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigatorsFIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators.
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
Read full article: Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source saysThe Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
Read full article: Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contractKyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract.
Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
Read full article: Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves MetsA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
AP All-Big Ten: Indiana's Cignetti repeats as coach of year; Hoosiers and Buckeyes dominate 1st team
Read full article: AP All-Big Ten: Indiana's Cignetti repeats as coach of year; Hoosiers and Buckeyes dominate 1st teamIndiana and Ohio State dominated The Associated Press All-Big Ten honors.
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
Read full article: Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco in sexual abuse caseAn appeals court in the Dominican Republic has ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco,.
Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th timeShohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win
Read full article: Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern winLiverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost.
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuitNASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters.
Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles
Read full article: Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over EaglesCameron Dicker kicked a decisive 54-yard field goal, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Boerne Greyhounds, Randle Lions prepare for Class 5A-D2 playoff showdown at Alamodome
Read full article: Boerne Greyhounds, Randle Lions prepare for Class 5A-D2 playoff showdown at AlamodomeThere’s nothing like football practice in December. The Boerne Greyhounds are all about it because it means they are still alive for a state championship.
Spurs spoil Queen’s first triple-double and hold on to beat the Pelicans 135-132
Read full article: Spurs spoil Queen’s first triple-double and hold on to beat the Pelicans 135-132Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, rookie Dylan Harper capped a 22-point performance with a driving floater for the lead with 9 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs recovered from losing a 20-point halftime lead to defeat the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 135-132.
Smithson Valley Rangers return to state semifinals to face Port Arthur Memorial
Read full article: Smithson Valley Rangers return to state semifinals to face Port Arthur MemorialThe Smithson Valley Rangers are back in the state semifinals for the third straight season and the ninth time in program history.
Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists
Read full article: Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalistsNotre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.
Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers
Read full article: Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writersBarry Bonds and Roger Clemens face only one more chance to enter baseball's Hall of Fame under current rules.
Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt
Read full article: Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurtThe Indianapolis Colts may be turning back the clock with their top two quarterbacks hurt.
Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10
Read full article: Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
Read full article: Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'
Read full article: Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he hasn't spoken to Mohamed Salah since the forward's public criticism of the club.
World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather
Read full article: World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weatherFIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Read full article: Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust caseAn economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Read full article: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting chargesMiami Heat player Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Vanderbilt was serious about scheduling a 13th game to bolster its CFP chances
Read full article: Vanderbilt was serious about scheduling a 13th game to bolster its CFP chancesVanderbilt coach Clark Lea lobbied all week and offered to add a 13th game to the schedule, “in the parking lot” if they had to, for one more shot at impressing the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Texas State eyes third program bowl win against Rice in Armed Forces Bowl
Read full article: Texas State eyes third program bowl win against Rice in Armed Forces BowlTexas State will face Rice in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2, setting up a rematch of their 2023 postseason game.
Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfect
Read full article: Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfectMario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football.
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Read full article: Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and ClemensJeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win
Read full article: Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 winThe Green Bay Packers have overtaken the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North.
Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead
Read full article: Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division leadAaron Rodgers threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and even ran for TD in perhaps his best game with the Steelers, and Pittsburgh took sole possession of first place in the AFC North, holding on for a 27-22 win over the Ravens when a Baltimore touchdown with 2:43 remaining was overturned by a replay review.
Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals thanks to Josh Allen's 4 TDs, Christian Benford's pick-6
Read full article: Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals thanks to Josh Allen's 4 TDs, Christian Benford's pick-6The Buffalo Bills have won their second straight, rallying from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 39-34.
QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbow
Read full article: QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbowWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced out again at Minnesota after landing hard on his previously injured left elbow during an interception return.
Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFP
Read full article: Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFPNotre Dame has announced it will not participate in a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff.
Dolphins' Achane leaves with a rib injury; Jets rookie QB Cook steps in for injured Taylor
Read full article: Dolphins' Achane leaves with a rib injury; Jets rookie QB Cook steps in for injured TaylorMiami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left the 34-10 victory against the New York Jets after injuring his ribs.
Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injury
Read full article: Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injuryIndianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, already playing with a broken bone in his left leg, injured his right Achilles tendon against Jacksonville.