Bengals, Cowboys to face off in ‘The Simpsons’ alternate broadcast of Dec. 9 game

In this iteration, Bart will team up with the Bengals while Homer joins the Cowboys. Others Simpsons characters, including Marge, Lisa and Maggie, will also appear. BRISTOL, Conn. — Ay, Caramba! Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.” The Dec. 9 Monday night game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also air … Read more

Spurs’ comeback bid falls short against Rockets, despite Branham catching fire in the third

Houston got its revenge after losing to San Antonio two days earlier. The Spurs are now 1-2 on the season. SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Green scored 34 points and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 106-101 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Jabari Smith added 17 points and … Read more

COMMENTARY: A Texas A&M upset, a UTSA collapse and other Texas college football observations from Week 9

The Longhorns remain the top-ranked Texas team at No. 6. But the Aggies could be quickly gaining. SAN ANTONIO — Nine weeks of the college football season in the books, and Indiana is for real!  The football team, I mean. How did Notre Dame lose to Northern Illinois last month? And Alabama is back! Nah, … Read more

Texas Tech kicker’s touchdown celebration sparks controversy

The move caught the attention of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. FORT WORTH, Texas — A college football player’s touchdown celebration is sparking some controversy on social media. It happened after Texas Tech scored a touchdown during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against TCU. After that touchdown, Texas Tech kicker Reese Burkhardt lifted his … Read more