The men’s basketball team is set to host Rice Monday night at the Moody Center. AUSTIN, Texas — Early Monday morning, the University of Texas community woke up to learn the head men’s basketball coach, Chris Beard, was arrested overnight under accusations of domestic violence. Police responded to a Tarrytown residence after receiving reports of … Read more
DALLAS — Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is joining the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Monday. Hilton, a 10-year NFL veteran, had been with the Colts for the entirety of his career until he became a free agent following the 2021 season. He has not been with any team so far this season. … Read more
“A Dangerous Business” by Jane Smiley (Alfred A. Knopf) After a fall publishing season filled with Big Books by John Irving, Cormac McCarthy and Barbara Kingsolver, to name just a few, it’s refreshing to read this taut tale from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley (“A Thousand Acres”). Set in Monterey, California, about a decade before … Read more
Messages of concern and support for Leach poured over social media Sunday from former players, and colleagues and rivals across college football. JACKSON, Miss — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition Monday, the day after what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home in Starkville forced him to … Read more
Travis Bush will reportedly be the first ever coach for the UTRGV Vaqueros program. The new program will begin Football Championship Subdivision competition in 2025. SAN ANTONIO — The head football coach for Canyon High School will soon be leading the new football program at UT Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg. Travis Bush will reportedly … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Dr. Ryan McCorkle for his weekly visit to break down the recent Spurs player injuries and why Blake Wesley’s injury needs the most time to heal. Also, McCorkle talk about his sneakers collection and reveals he is a customizer as well. … Read more
Tributes to Wahl have poured in since his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar. WASHINGTON — The body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl were repatriated to the United States on Monday after his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar, a senior State Department official said. … Read more