‘Underdogs’ Will Howard and Riley Leonard will put friendship on hold in CFP title game

Howard and Leonard were roommates at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy last summer and forged a bond from staying up late and talking about family and faith. ATLANTA — It was one night last June when Will Howard and Riley Leonard stayed up late bonding over talk about their families, faith and what life might have in … Read more

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale’s return to broadcasting delayed by accident at home

Vitale announced he will not be on the call for next Saturday’s game between No. 3 Duke and Wake Forest after the accident caused short-term physical limitations. Dick Vitale’s return to broadcasting following cancer treatments will be delayed after the ESPN college basketball analyst had an accident at his Florida home. Vitale announced Saturday he … Read more

Reports: Steve Sarkisian stays true to Texas, inks new big-money deal after declining NFL

It comes after Sarkisian already agreed to four-year extension in 2024, which bumped his yearly salary to more than $10 million. AUSTIN, Texas — Steve Sarkisian will be staying on the Forty Acres. According to reports, the Texas football head coach signed a contract extension with the University of Texas at Austin after declining interviews … Read more

Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer suspended 16 months by USADA for whereabouts violations

Moldauer, a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic team, confirmed the suspension in a post on Instagram. DENVER — One-time Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer says he was suspended 16 months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after he missed three drug tests within a 12-month period. Moldauer, a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic team, the … Read more

Texans hope to reach their first-ever AFC title game, but will need to get past the defending champs to get there

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have had plenty of rest ahead of today’s game against the Texans. The Houston Texans have a chance to do something today that’s never been done in franchise history. If they can get past the Chiefs in Kansas City they’ll reach the AFC championship game for the first time ever. … Read more

Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers for his daughter born with Down syndrome

Jake Burger wears No. 21 with the Rangers to honor his daughter with Down syndrome and raise awareness. ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The clinical name for Down … Read more