The NFL academy, which opened in 2019, has been sharpening its local recruitment and the results are starting to show. LONDON, UK — Rafael Varona Blakstad had only asked for directions on campus. The guy wearing NFL Academy gear surprised the London native with his answer. “He said ‘Have you ever played football?’ in the most … Read more
The annual NBA General Manager Survey has been released, and Wembanyama received plenty of praise. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will host the Orlando Magic at the Frost Bank Center tonight. This game will also mark Chris Paul’s debut and Victor Wembanyama’s return to the court. The pair did not play in the … Read more
Prescott bought the home back in 2019. Now he’s apparently building a new one. PROSPER, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just earned a big raise at work, which means he has plenty of extra cash for home projects. Including tearing down the home and building a new one. That’s apparently what Prescott is … Read more
Attorney Tony Buzbee had threatened to have his client speak to the NFL, which had opened an investigation against Deshaun Watson. HOUSTON — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has resolved the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman claiming sexual assault and battery. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, said in a text message … Read more
The Red River Rivalry kickoff time will not be 11 a.m. for the first time in seven years and only the second time in 14 seasons. DALLAS — For the first-ever Red River Rivalry in SEC history, the game has an unusual kickoff time that differs from recent history. The Texas vs. Oklahoma game, played … Read more
Vinnie’s picks for the five best San Antonio-area football programs after six weeks of gridiron action. SAN ANTONIO — Week 6 of Texas high school football is in the books, and here’s Vinnie Vinzetta’s picks for the best San Antonio-area programs at this point in the season. No. 5: Southwest Dragons (5-0) Ranked fifth last … Read more
Maine Gov. Janet Mills paid tribute to Tiant in a social media post, saying he was a mainstay at the Maine Diner in Wells. BOSTON — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the … Read more