Team rallies around youth baseball player injured by line drive, wins championship

Max Figueroa’s friends and teammates visited him in the hospital, brought him his championship ring, and named him their MVP. SAN ANTONIO — The winning team at this weekend’s Centex Elite Baseball May Classic won their championship without one of their pitchers, but his presence was still felt on the field. Though Max Figueroa spent … Read more

Incarnate Word introduces Shane Heirman as men’s basketball coach, former Spur Jaren Jackson as assistant

As the Cardinals search for their first ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth, they turn to 34-year-old Heirman. SAN ANTONIO — New Incarnate Word men’s basketball coach Shane Heirman knows that his program is a project. “I need nastiness out there, I need competitors, I need grit,” said Heirman today at his introductory press conference. … Read more

Petit basset griffon Vendéen wins Westminster dog show

This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for his rare rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the … Read more