Lake Garda offers scenic escape ahead of Winter Olympics in Italy

As Italy gears up for the Winter Olympics, Lake Garda emerges as a serene escape, offering historic charm and natural beauty. SIRMIONE, Province of Brescia — As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics, travelers are turning their attention to Lake Garda, the country’s largest lake and a popular destination in northern Italy. Stretching 32 … Read more

Team USA Curling to wear special sportswear at Winter Olympics

PORTLAND, Ore. — When Team USA Curling competes at the Winter Olympics in February, athletes will take to the ice wearing uniforms designed by Columbia Sportswear. The Portland-based company partnered with Team USA Curling more than a year ago to create both competition uniforms and village wear. Designers focused on combining outdoor performance with patriotic … Read more

North Texas teen goes from the ‘worst soccer player ever’ to playing in Europe

Easton Brooks was determined to pursue soccer, despite his early struggles. CARROLLTON, Texas — Mark and Kristie Brooks, of Carrollton, say their youngest son was born to play baseball. Mark played, their first two played, and their youngest was named after a prominent baseball manufacturer. “The name Easton came from Easton equipment,” Mark said. So, … Read more

UTSA seeking 3rd-straight postseason victory in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against Florida International

The Roadrunners look to bring home home their third-straight bowl victory under head coach Jeff Traylor in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against FIU. SAN ANTONIO — UTSA has earned a sixth-straight bid to a bowl game under Jeff Traylor, who looks to bring home their third-straight postseason victory against the Florida International Panthers in … Read more

Where will Texas schools play during bowl season? Here’s the full list

Bowl season is here, and eight Texas teams are bowl eligible. We listed out where all the 8 bowl-eligible teams will be playing. DALLAS — All the conference championships are over and the College Football Playoff selection committee has picked the 12 schools that will vie for the national championship.  Two Texas schools made it into … Read more

No. 13 Texas Longhorns just miss College Football Playoffs, will play Michigan in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

The Longhorns were just one ranking short of reaching the College Football Playoffs for the third-consecutive year following weeks of debate on their return. AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 13 Texas Longhorns were one of the first teams out of the final College Football Playoff rankings, marking the first time they’ve missed out on a … Read more