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Amante Martin, Kaleb Menard named Willie Ray Smith Award winners

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:41:49 GMT

Amante Martin and Kaleb Menard, standout players from Southeast Texas, earn the prestigious Willie Ray Smith Awards, highlighting a season of record-breaking impact

Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

Legacy Christian Academy boys make history at state

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:06:12 GMT

Legacy Christian Warriors boys basketball team advances to their first-ever state championship, embodying a journey marked by resilience and a deeply forged team cul

Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:52 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Sheinbaum in a phone call on Thursday that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup host.

Finalists named for 2026 Willie Ray Smith Award

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:14:40 GMT

Eight top high school football players in Southeast Texas vie for the 2026 Willie Ray Smith Award, set to honor outstanding offensive and defensive talents on March

You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

Texas Game Wardens have a warning after what was found on boater's trailer

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Texas Game Wardens posted photos of an invasive plant that a hunter at a Texas lake was recently cited for.

Lamar Cardinals guard shows faith through team gift

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:09:56 GMT

Lamar guard B. B. Knight's act of gifting engraved Bibles to teammates and staff underscores leadership through service and unity, impacting the team's culture.

WATCH: New police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:40 GMT

Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway.

Lamar University appoints Jace Hutchins as new pitching coach for 2026 season

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:06:55 GMT

Lamar University welcomes Jace Hutchins as their new pitching coach, following his successful tenure with the Chicago Cubs and Texas A&M.

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:55:42 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

Early Signing Day brings big hauls for SETX programs

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:42:15 GMT

Port Arthur Memorial and Orangefield celebrate as six local athletes commit to college football programs

FIFA's president has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:12:37 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country.

Nederland trio signs collegiate National Letters of Intent

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:02:09 GMT

Three Nederland athletes signed National Letters of Intent, continuing their academic and athletic careers at various colleges

These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were most-viewed Winter Games since 2014, NBC says

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:14:28 GMT

The network said it saw a 96% increase in viewership since the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Braxton was a 10-season WNBA veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty.

Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way to select theaters as part of Apple TV's latest partnership with the sport.

When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

What Olympic records were broken at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:23:13 GMT

Nine Olympic records were set in speed skating and short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Dutch skaters and Team USA's Jordan Stolz leading the surge.

'I looked on the ice and saw my teeth': Jack Hughes takes high-stick hit before Olympic gold-winning goal

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:28:43 GMT

“I looked on the ice and saw my teeth,” Jack Hughes said. He already had one knocked out in an NHL game a few years ago, too. “I was like, ‘Here we go again.’”

Team USA: Johnny Gaudreau's children brought on ice in touching tribute to rising hockey star

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:24:17 GMT

Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in 2024 when they were hit by an SUV while riding bikes near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding.

Closing Ceremony: Here's what to know ahead of the final celebration for Milan Cortina Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:19:47 GMT

For the first time in Winter Olympics history, two cauldrons will be extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Team USA's final medal count for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:56 GMT

The United States had a record-setting performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning more gold medals than any other year competing in the Winter Games.

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:20 GMT

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey.

Team USA and Canada battle it out on the ice in the gold medal game for the men's hockey final

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:04:28 GMT

The two rivals entered the tournament as the heavy favorites, after bringing NHL players back to the Olympic for the first time in 12 years.

Skier Eileen Gu learns about her grandmother's death shortly after gold medal halfpipe win

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:46:13 GMT

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu learned about her grandmother's death shortly after her gold medal victory. "She inspired me so much," Gu said.

When are the next Paralympics? What to know about the 2026 Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:38:36 GMT

Competition in Italy continues as the 2026 Winter Paralympics open next month, featuring 650-plus athletes and 79 gold medals across six sports.

Who are Terry Gannon, Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski? Meet the Closing Ceremony hosts

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:05:13 GMT

Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will host NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony coverage. Here’s what to know.

Where are the next Winter Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:52 GMT

As the competition in Italy wraps up, fans may be wondering when and where the next Winter Olympics will be held.

Where are the next Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:18 GMT

As the 2026 Winter Olympics come to a close, it's never too early to look ahead to the next Games.

Did Eileen Gu win gold in the freeski halfpipe?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:15:35 GMT

Eileen Gu and Zoe Atkin were the two favorites in the freestyle skiing event. Both athletes were born in the U.S. but compete for other countries in the Olympics.

Did US speedskater Jordan Stolz win his third gold medal at the 2026 Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:22:21 GMT

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz raced one final time at the 2026 Winter Games for a chance to take home a fourth medal during the men's mass start final on Saturday.

This Olympic sport may not return in 2030

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:24:21 GMT

The IOC is considering removing the sport from future Winter Olympics due to the small TV audience and podium positions dominated by a tiny group of nations.

Alysa Liu's bold 'halo hair' style was done by a St. Louis hairstylist

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:57 GMT

Hairstylist Kelsey Miller, who helped Liu achieve the look she wanted, suspects more people will get the style after her gold medal win.