LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M in 2025-26, AP source says

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26. WASHINGTON — LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the … Read more

Spurs offseason roundup: Kornet, Yabusele, qualifying two-way offers, Mamukelashvili being lured overseas

The San Antonio Spurs may pursue Celtics free agent Luke Kornet to add depth at center. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ offseason is in full swing, and rumors and possible signings are coming in. Here is the latest Spurs offseason news: The Spurs are expected to pursue Celtics free agent big man Luke … Read more

Jake Paul beats former middleweight champ Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision

The YouTuber-turned-boxer dominated the early rounds Saturday night before holding on against Chávez’s late-round rally. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Paul appeared to be taking the biggest risk of his unique boxing career by stepping in the ring with Julio César Chávez Jr., a former middleweight champion and his most accomplished opponent by far. At least … Read more

A win for women’s sports: Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever brings a sold-out crowd to the AAC

Even without superstar Caitlin Clark, Wings vs. Fever electrified a sold-out crowd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. DALLAS — They spent big on tickets, booked flights and hotels, or made the drive for a weekend getaway in Texas. And even with Caitlin Clark sidelined by injury, Friday night still felt like a win … Read more

Central Texas school districts take part in 7-on-7 football tournament in College Station

Fourteen Central Texas-based teams battle the best of the best in Texas at a friendly seven-on-seven football tournament in College Station. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It isn’t about winning; it is about the game.  Fourteen Central Texas school districts are currently participating in a three-day best-on-best seven-on-seven football tournament in College Station that began Friday … Read more

Texas Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament wraps in Corpus Christi

The five-day long event saw a repeat champion at the country club. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The five-day long Texas Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament wrapped up Friday over at the Corpus Christi Country Club. The 104th edition of the tournament started with 85 golfers Monday in the practice round. Those got narrowed down throughout the … Read more