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Floresville cruises past Robstown 11-1 in Game 1 of regional semifinal
Read full article: Floresville cruises past Robstown 11-1 in Game 1 of regional semifinalThe Floresville Tigers opened the Class 4A Division II regional semifinal series with an 11-1 win over Robstown on Friday night in Corpus Christi.
Boerne Champion blanks Southwest in Game 3, advances to regional semifinal
Read full article: Boerne Champion blanks Southwest in Game 3, advances to regional semifinalBoerne Champion baseball advanced to the 5A Region 4 Semifinals on Saturday, after shutting out Southwest 6-0 in Game 3 of the area round.
Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewers
Read full article: Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewersJalen Brunson and the New York Knicks’ 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most watched Game 5 since 1998.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones pushes for SAWS rate increase, demands $5M from Spurs ownership
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones pushes for SAWS rate increase, demands $5M from Spurs ownershipMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT anchors Myra Arthur and John Paul Barajas Tuesday to discuss an upcoming vote on a San Antonio Water System water rate increase and a financial dispute with Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
San Antonio family reflects on meeting Victor Wembanyama, Julian Champagnie at hospital
Read full article: San Antonio family reflects on meeting Victor Wembanyama, Julian Champagnie at hospitalTwo popular San Antonio Spurs players surprised multiple patients receiving treatment at a children’s hospital Monday just two days after the NBA Finals ended in five games.
Affidavit: 2 San Antonio men accused of stealing England national team’s gear ahead of World Cup game
Read full article: Affidavit: 2 San Antonio men accused of stealing England national team’s gear ahead of World Cup gameKansas City police arrested two San Antonio brothers who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of soccer gear from a FIFA World Cup team last Friday ahead of the tournament.
‘I could have done better’: Spurs eager to move on from Game 4 collapse, prepare for Game 5 at home
Read full article: ‘I could have done better’: Spurs eager to move on from Game 4 collapse, prepare for Game 5 at homeNearly two full days removed from one of the most painful losses in franchise history, the San Antonio Spurs are back home with another chance to keep their season alive this weekend.
Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets
Read full article: Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed betsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office threatened the Big 12 Conference with legal action if any attempt is made to sanction Texas Tech University over plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming season.
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Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up
Read full article: Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-upTurkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams.
Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win
Read full article: Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title winBrazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House.
Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewers
Read full article: Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewersJalen Brunson and the New York Knicks’ 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most watched Game 5 since 1998.
Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
Read full article: Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in openerLionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.
Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
Read full article: Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than everSome Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money.
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Read full article: Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops AlgeriaLionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose's career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1
Read full article: Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
Read full article: US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup matchThe Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along.
Kylian Mbappé sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup
Read full article: Kylian Mbappé sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World CupKylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1.
'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup
Read full article: 'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World CupThe U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week.
Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
Read full article: Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with GuardiansCooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.
Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meet
Read full article: Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meetOlympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet.
MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show
Read full article: MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The ShowWorld Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams.
George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts
Read full article: George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workoutsGeorge Pickens is back with the Dallas Cowboys for mandatory minicamp after the Pro Bowl receiver skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason.
Canada court denies Ghana bid to get Partey, who faces rape charges, into country for World Cup game
Read full article: Canada court denies Ghana bid to get Partey, who faces rape charges, into country for World Cup gameA Canadian federal judge has rejected Ghana’s bid to get Thomas Partey into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while the midfielder awaits trial on rape charges.
MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride Night
Read full article: MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride NightMajor League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed
Read full article: Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealedOlympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season.
Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
Read full article: Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Read full article: Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this seasonPete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs’ record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4
Read full article: Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first major league player to hit for the cycle this season as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Read full article: Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup openerThe coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
Dustin May perfect into 7th inning and completes 1-hitter as Cardinals blank Padres 3-0
Read full article: Dustin May perfect into 7th inning and completes 1-hitter as Cardinals blank Padres 3-0Dustin May took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing a one-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3-0.
Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi ArabiaAbdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener.
This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!
Read full article: This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing the World Cup in north America but there's real-life aristocracy in Sweden’s squad.
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
Read full article: Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De BruyneRomelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup.
Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
Read full article: Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gamblingTransfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech this fall after all.
World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico
Read full article: World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and MexicoThe biggest World Cup ever has brought some logistics challenges to the 48 teams in a tournament being played across three countries and four time zones.
New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner's Cup final, with a familiar Finals pattern
Read full article: New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner's Cup final, with a familiar Finals patternThe New York Liberty have made the Commissioner’s Cup championship twice before and each time the team also made the WNBA Finals.
Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut
Read full article: Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debutTiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw.
Bulls finalizing hire of former Spurs player Tiago Splitter as head coach, AP source says
Read full article: Bulls finalizing hire of former Spurs player Tiago Splitter as head coach, AP source saysThe Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as coach after the former NBA center served as the interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season.
Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances
Read full article: Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chancesIt would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team.
Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football
Read full article: Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college footballNobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years.
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
Read full article: The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA historyNew York was caught up in the Knicks' championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more.
Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
Read full article: Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams liveAs World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight.
Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F
Read full article: Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group FYasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F.
Carolina's Jordan Staal wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, oldest on record at age 37
Read full article: Carolina's Jordan Staal wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, oldest on record at age 37Jordan Staal has won the Conn Smythe Trophy for leading the Carolina Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup.
Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship
Read full article: Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championshipRod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie.
Rockies hit jackpot with 23 runs in steamy Vegas as A's finish wild stretch in future home
Read full article: Rockies hit jackpot with 23 runs in steamy Vegas as A's finish wild stretch in future homeAll those home games at hitter-friendly Coors Field, and the Colorado Rockies never rang up the scoreboard the way they did Sunday in steamy Las Vegas.
Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
Read full article: Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World CupAmad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Read full article: Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debutIran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico.
Rockies set club record for runs with 23-9 victory over A's in Las Vegas heat
Read full article: Rockies set club record for runs with 23-9 victory over A's in Las Vegas heatWilli Castro had seven RBIs, Hunter Goodman got five hits and the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for runs in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics on a 101-degree afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
Read full article: Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for bothDaichi Kamada deflected a header by teammate Koki Ogawa into the Dutch goal in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.
Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victory
Read full article: Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victoryDenny Hamlin is still planning to retire at the end of next season but won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his third consecutive victory.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson team to win the Dow Championship for their first LPGA Tour titles
Read full article: Gina Kim and Yana Wilson team to win the Dow Championship for their first LPGA Tour titlesGina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup
Read full article: Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World CupKai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.
Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down
Read full article: Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks downLewis Hamilton has won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years
Read full article: Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 yearsIt was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square.
Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
Read full article: Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victoryNestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Hurricanes use stifling defense to blank Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 and win the Stanley Cup
Read full article: Hurricanes use stifling defense to blank Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 and win the Stanley CupThe Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night, using a suffocating defense in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 and winning three straight games of a thrilling final filled with momentum swings and spectacular offense.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
Read full article: Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn.
Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward
Read full article: Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his rewardJalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again.
Too soon: Young Spurs’ season ended in Game 5 as Knicks crowned NBA champions
Read full article: Too soon: Young Spurs’ season ended in Game 5 as Knicks crowned NBA championsThe New York Knicks defeated the Spurs on Saturday night, cementing their status as NBA champions and ending the young San Antonio team’s season.
Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C
Read full article: Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group CJohn McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup.
49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
Read full article: 49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died.
Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goal
Read full article: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goalVinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers
Read full article: Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over TigersTarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland’s Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner’s return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning
Read full article: Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inningLos Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a bid for a no-hitter when Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning.