‘I’m ready for it’ | UTSA product Sincere McCormick to make 1st NFL start

From UTSA’s practice squad to NFL starter, the Las Vegas Raiders have named Sincere McCormick as their starting running back. SAN ANTONIO — The Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce announced former UTSA product Sincere McCormick as the starting running back for Week 15. In 2021, his junior season and final collegiate campaign, McCormick … Read more

‘I’m ready for it’ | Former UTSA product Sincere McCormick to make 1st NFL start

From UTSA’s practice squad to NFL starter, the Las Vegas Raiders have named Sincere McCormick as their starting running back. SAN ANTONIO — The Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce announced former UTSA product Sincere McCormick as the starting running back for Week 15. In 2021, his junior season and final collegiate campaign, McCormick … Read more

Wembanyama’s versatility forces a different defensive approach, says Blazers big man

“You treat him like a guard,” said Portland’s Deandre Ayton ahead of his team’s Friday game against the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Pick any spot on the court, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama can likely play that position effectively. Point guard? He can dribble the ball and facilitate.  Shooting guard? He can knock … Read more

‘Just catches it where he wants’: Portland’s Deandre Ayton on the challenges of guarding Wemby

“You treat him like a guard,” said Portland’s Deandre Ayton ahead of his team’s Friday game against the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Pick any spot on the court, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama can likely play that position effectively. Point guard? He can dribble the ball and facilitate.  Shooting guard? He can knock … Read more

‘Captain America’ was on his way to a Children’s Hospital holiday parade in Colorado when he needed some help

The Colorado Captain was on his way to the holiday parade at Children’s Hospital Colorado when he got an assist from a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy. LONE TREE, Colo. — Even Captain America needs some help sometimes. The man known as the Colorado Captain, who promotes children’s causes and raises money to fight pediatric cancer, … Read more

Homeless man tries to save 15-year-old crash victim from burning vehicle in Washington

Known as “Jeff the Giant,” Jeff Pangburn is well-known around Oak Harbor. OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Jeff Pangburn has lived on Whidbey Island for 43 years. It’s his home, even if he doesn’t technically have one. “I stay out in the woods,” Pangburn said. “It’s my time with God.” For the past 15 years, Pangburn … Read more

Virginia teacher passes around cotton during a history lesson

LEESBURG, Va. — A recent incident at Riverside High School in Loudoun County has raised concerns over cultural sensitivity and the treatment of Black students.  The situation unfolded last Thursday during a U.S. history lesson about the invention of the cotton gin and slavery. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) confirmed Thursday, that during the lesson, … Read more