Retton was 16 when she became the first American female gymnast to win the all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. WASHINGTON — Retired Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month on a DUI charge in her West Virginia hometown. Court records indicate Retton, 57, was arrested on May 17 and charged with … Read more
Keldon mentions that he might consider owning a home in Laredo. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson took some time out of his offseason to travel to Laredo, TX, to host a meet-and-greet with fans. There, he signed autographs, snapped photos with fans, and much more for the Silver and Black faithful … Read more
The endurance athlete is the first person to swim around the island, taking him 12 days in 47-degree water at the beginning of white shark migration season. DUKES COUNTY, Mass — A British-South African endurance athlete on Monday finished swimming roughly 60-miles (97-kilometers) over multiple days, becoming the first person to swim all the way … Read more
The Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs are the first four teams to be represented by the bots. DALLAS, Texas — Transform and roll coverage! A new partnership is hitting the shelves and field this spring. Transformers and the NFL have teamed up for a unique collaboration, a “first-of-its-kind” line … Read more
A monument erected outside a San Antonio football stadium pays tribute to the veterans, as do the words of those who knew them. SAN ANTONIO — The last day of April marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War—a conflict that took the lives of more than 58,000 U.S. military personnel. Contained in … Read more
This is UT’s fifth straight appearance in the regional tournament and 62nd overall. AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time in two years, the NCAA baseball tournament is coming to Austin. During a selection show on Monday, baseball officials announced Texas is the No. 2 overall seed. The Longhorns will host UT San Antonio, Kansas State … Read more
Six-year-old Charlotte Berlau fulfills her wish to meet golfer Scottie Scheffler, walking alongside him at the Charles Schwab Challenge after battling heart disease. FORT WORTH, Texas — There’s an old saying: “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” It’s not clear who said it first, but whoever did clearly never walked with Charlotte Berlau. The six-year-old … Read more