San Antonio Brahmas drop opener at Alamodome, which will host the XFL’s championship game

XFL co-owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a big announcement at the game, saying that the XFL’s championship game will be held right here in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio has a new professional football team, and the Brahmas made their XFL debut at the Alamodome Sunday afternoon. XFL co-owner Dwayne “The Rock” … Read more

History-making college gymnastics team to compete at William & Mary

Fisk University is the first HBCU to have a gymnastics team competing at the NCAA level. NORFOLK, Va. — The first gymnastics team at a Historically Black College or University competing at the NCAA level will take on William & Mary Sunday. Fisk University will visit this weekend and for the team’s assistant coach, that means … Read more

Mac McClung soars to slam dunk title at All-Star Saturday

Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years. SALT LAKE CITY — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years. And Damian Lillard represented his school … Read more

Last-place Jackets beat struggling West-leading Stars 4-1

The Stars lost for the seventh time in nine games. DALLAS — Two overturned goals after an early start on the second night of a back-to-back coming off a road game says it all for the struggling Dallas Stars. Adam Boqvist broke a tie early in the third period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets … Read more

Astros Foundation donates $1M for new baseball, softball stadiums at TSU

“TSU students deserve the opportunity to go from playing and watching baseball at a city park to having their own stadium on campus,” Astros Foundation Director Paula Harris said. Currently, the TSU Tigers baseball team plays offsite at MacGregor Park and the softball team plays at Memorial Park. “I am truly grateful for this transformative … Read more