Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
Video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin for first time since short-lived mutiny
A new video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin for the first time since he led a short-lived rebellion last month, and he is seen telling his troops they will spend time in Belarus training its military before deploying to Africa.
Amid infighting among Putin's lieutenants, head of mercenary force appears to take a step too far
For months, the head of the Wagner private military contractor bombarded Russia’s top military leaders with expletive-ridden insults in a rift that has weakened the country’s forces amid the war in Ukraine.
No. 2 Brennan cruises past Harlan in 29-6A clash; Jourdanton knocks off Pleasanton in 5-overtime classic; Churchill edges Madison after lengthy weather delay
Lightning delays and overtime thrillers flooded Week 3's high school football slate, as Brennan took control of District 29-6A with a rout of Harlan, Jourdanton outlasted Pleasanton in a five-overtime classic, and Churchill edged Madison in double overtime in a game that ended well past midnight.
BGC Week 1 Preview: Brandeis vs. O’Connor headlines three best games to stream Friday night
The Texas high school football season is upon us! KSAT 12's Andrew Cely breaks down the three biggest matchups to stream live on the BGC App Friday night, featuring Brandeis vs. O'Connor, Wagner vs. Liberty Hill and Sotomayor vs. LEE.
Brennan, Steele, Johnson and Alamo Heights all finish 10-0; Carrizo Springs secures first undefeated season since 1984; Davila leads Poteet to district title
At the end of the regular season, six teams from the greater San Antonio area finish with undefeated records: Brennan, Steele, Johnson, Alamo Heights, Shiner and Carrizo Springs.
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Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 start
The race to the playoffs officially begins in Week 4 of the high school football season, as district play kicks into high gear. Big Game Coverage (BGC) will be there every step of the way, starting with a pivotal battle between hard-nosed, smash-mouth football teams at Ranger Stadium on Friday night.
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Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 start
The race to the playoffs officially begins in Week 4 of the high school football season, as district play kicks into high gear. Big Game Coverage (BGC) will be there every step of the way, starting with a pivotal battle between hard-nosed, smash-mouth football teams at Ranger Stadium on Friday night.
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Annual Peanut Butter Bowl expands to 10 games, 20 high school football teams in 2021
The annual Peanut Butter Bowl, held in every high school football season since 2016 as a food drive to collect peanut butter and combat chronic hunger, has expanded to 10 games and 20 different teams this season including a pair of Austin schools.
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Kiana Williams thrilled to start WNBA career with Dan Hughes, Seattle Storm
Wagner alumna and Stanford grad Kiana Williams is excited to start her professional basketball career with the Seattle Storm, where she can learn from WNBA legend Sue Bird and former San Antonio Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes.
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South San boys earn District 27-6A’s final playoff berth with two wins on last day of regular season
SCHERTZ – For the first time in three years, the South San boys basketball team is heading to the playoffs after defeating both Wagner and Smithson Valley on the final day of the regular season to clinch District 27-6A’s final playoff berth.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Wagner boys keep season alive with double-overtime victory over Clemens
WATCH: It ain't over till it's over! @WagnerboysBball's Jasean Jackson (@jjack_210) converts a 4-point play to send their game against @SamuelClemenBB into overtime & @DavonteDurst hits an enormous three in Double OT to lift the T-Birds to a thrilling 70-65 win! #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/o7XIAcD6Nc
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City of Converse honors fallen 9/11 heroes with stair climb
SAN ANTONIO – The City of Converse and Judson ISD honored those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, with a stair climb at D. W. Rutledge Stadium. The stair climb began following a brief remembrance ceremony Friday morning. The stair climb was closed to the public due to COVID-19, and participants started in waves. Also on Friday, a special wreath-laying ceremony to honor LTC Karen Wagner will be held at Fort Sam National Cemetery. Wagner, who graduated from Judson High School in 1979, died at the Pentagon during the attack.
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UIL denies star football players’ appeal for transfer to Judson
SAN ANTONIO – The University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee has turned down an appeal by former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles and former Wagner running back L.J. Butler to play football for the Judson Rockets this season. After hearing testimony via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon from the players' parents, athletic directors, principals and both of their former head coaches, the committee determined that both players had transferred to Judson primarily for athletic purposes. Battles enrolled in Judson last February after leading the Broncos to the UIL State quarterfinals in each of the last two years, while Butler transferred in June after developing into one of the Thunderbirds' primary offensive weapons. The District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted unanimously against both players suiting up for Judson on Aug. 12.
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UIL denies star football players' appeal for transfer to Judson
UIL denies star football players' appeal for transfer to JudsonPublished: September 8, 2020, 6:11 pmThe University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee has turned down an appeal by former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles and former Wagner running back L.J. Butler to play football for the Judson Rockets this season.
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Moscow demands that Belarus free 33 detained Russians
In this photo taken from video released by Belarusian KGB, State TV and Radio Company of Belarus on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Belarusian KGB officers detain Russian men in a sanitarium outside in Minsk, Belarus. (Belarusian KGB, State TV and Radio Company of Belarus via AP)MOSCOW The Kremlin demanded Friday that Belarus quickly release 33 Russian private security contractors it detained on terrorism charges, dismissing accusations of plots during the Belarus presidential campaign as bogus. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects Belarus to quickly free the detainees. He frequently accused the Kremlin of harboring plans to incorporate Belarus with Russia and vowed to resist them. Belarus election officials have blocked his two main challengers from being registered to run against him.
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Wagner grad Kiana Williams still hopeful for senior season at Stanford
SAN ANTONIO After her junior season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wagner grad and current Stanford senior Kiana Williams has been diligently training at home in San Antonio in preparation for her senior season. MORE INSTANT REPLAY FEATURES
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Judson RB L.J. Butler discusses decision to leave Wagner
UNIVERSAL CITY As he prepares for his first season with the Judson Rockets, running back L.J. Butler discusses his difficult decision to leave Wagner. Wagner will compete against Judson in District 27-6A. Butler is the second high-profile player to transfer into Judson this offseason, alongside former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles. MORE LOCAL FOOTBALL COVERAGEBrackenridges Willie Hall preparing for final season as head coachYMLA Lions preparing for first varsity football season
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Wagner, Cole basketball teams honored by UIL with State Championship trophy
Wagner, Cole basketball teams honored by UIL with State Championship trophyPublished: June 11, 2020, 11:40 amWith the boys state basketball tournament officially canceled, the UIL honored all of the remaining qualifiers, including the Wagner Thunderbirds and Cole Cougars, with trophies.
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Wagner QB Isaiah Williams builds practice net from scratch with his grandfather
Wagner QB Isaiah Williams builds practice net from scratch with his grandfatherPublished: June 8, 2020, 1:24 amDue to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Wagner quarterback Isaiah Williams has had to get creative to stay in shape. With help from his grandfather, Williams built his own practice net from scratch and now has a means of training for both football and baseball.
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Wagner QB Isaiah Williams builds practice net from scratch with his grandfather
SAN ANTONIO Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Wagner quarterback Isaiah Williams has had to get creative to stay in shape. With help from his grandfather, Williams built his own practice net from scratch and now has a means of training for both football and baseball.
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Wagner QB Isaiah Williams builds practice net with his grandfather
SAN ANTONIO – With the coronavirus pandemic closing the majority of training facilities across the country, Wagner high school quarterback Isaiah Williams and his grandfather decided to build a practice net in their backyard in order to continue preparing for the upcoming season.
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Wagner’s Braelon Seals commits to Blinn College
SAN ANTONIO – For the second week in a row, a Wagner basketball player commits to play college basketball next season. This week, it’s senior Braelon Seals, who’s heading to Blinn College where he plans on studying Kinesiology with the goal to become a basketball coach.
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BGC Game of the Week Preview: Wagner vs Veterans Memorial
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Veterans Memorial’s first season of play at the varsity level has been a dream. After losing the first two games of the season to Floresville and Champion, the Patriots have run the table in District 13-5A with six straight wins. They’ve done it with a balanced attack, amassing more than 1,200 yards on the ground and 931 yards in the air. Now, the Patriots prepare for a showdown against perennial powerhouse Wagner with a chance to clinch their first-ever district title. But since that game, the Thunderbirds have reeled off seven straight wins by averaging 66.5 points per game, compiling over 3,200 yards on the ground.
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BGC Preview 2018: Wagner vs Brackenridge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – One of the big games in our Big Game Coverage Friday night on KSAT 12 will feature the Wagner Thunderbirds against the Brackenridge Eagles. ”It’s a very tough opponent coming up,” Wagner senior slotback Karlton Black said. “It’s honestly a big motivation,” said Brackenridge senior outside linebacker Isaac Anaya. “They’re very dangerous,” Wagner senior linebacker Gregory Steptoe said. We’re ready to come out and show what we’ve got.”“The two best teams in the district going head-to-head," Brackenridge senior defensive lineman Samuel Lopez said.