Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard’s legal troubles still stand after fiancée’s statement

Beard remains sidelined after his fiancée said she never intended to have him arrested. AUSTIN, Texas — The fiancée of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard released a statement before Christmas saying she never intended to have him arrested. But those words may not stop him from being called to a Travis County courtroom. Beard’s … Read more

Hypnotoad creator says it’s ‘awesome’ TCU players and fans embrace his creation

“The Hypnotoad is like a strange angel, that’s what I would say,” Hypnotoad creator Eric Kaplan said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Whether in Amon G. Carter Stadium, in downtown Fort Worth or scrolling through social media on a Saturday while watching college football, it’s nearly impossible to avoid interacting with TCU’s viral new, meme mascot. … Read more

Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s ‘remarkable improvement’

Hamlin is communicating via writing, and doctors say his first question upon waking up was “did we win?” CINCINNATI — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was … Read more

AP sources: NFL won’t resume Bills-Bengals game

Seedings could be determined by winning percentage. In that case, the Chiefs would remain in the top spot with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac … Read more

Spurs trade with Celtics for cash, Vonleh

SAN ANTONIO — In a roster move, the San Antonio Spurs have made a trade with Boston for cash and center Noah Vonleh, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. San Antonio will reportedly waive Vonleh. The Spurs are also waiving center Gorgui Dieng, which will open a roster spot. The Celtics are trading … Read more