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The team announced they’ve granted Gamel his unconditional release. HOUSTON — With just days to go until opening day, the Houston Astros are trimming their roster, and on Saturday, they cut an outfielder who saw playing time last season. The Astros announced they’ve granted outfielder Ben Gamel his unconditional release. Last season, Gamel had 81 … Read more

The Wolverines, who made a surprising run to the Big Ten tournament title, won for the fifth time in nine days. DENVER — Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle’s surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. Gayle scored 21 of … Read more

Sims was the first overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft after a stellar four-year career at Texas, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. AUSTIN, Texas — Legendary Texas Longhorns football player and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims has died at the age of 65. Sims passed … Read more

The action comes after Donald Trump signed an executive order that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs. NEW YORK — Major League Baseball removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations … Read more

No Texas squad has made the Final Four when San Antonio is the host city. Will that change in 2025? SAN ANTONIO — Spring has sprung, which means Fiesta isn’t too far away for San Antonio. But the city is getting an early taste of the party atmosphere with the return of the Final Four, … Read more

The Alamodome is preparing to host 65,000 fans for the Final Four, unveiling new suites and revamped spaces. SAN ANTONIO — It is a controlled chaos that is happening inside the Alamodome.  The San Antonio stadium is gearing up to host the Final Four in two weeks. Right now, it is in transformation mode to … Read more