Texas DB Taaffe honors late teammate Ehlinger after sign mocked his death

On Saturday, a sign shown on ESPN’s College Gameday mocked both the passing of Jake Ehlinger and coach Steve Sarkisian’s battle with alcoholism in the past. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe aims to honor late teammate Jake Ehlinger every time he steps on the field. On Saturday, an inappropriate sign shown … Read more

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ‘has no business being in our league,’ coach says

After the hit, Lawrence appeared to make a fist-clenching motion that’s common after somebody receives a traumatic brain injury. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence walked out of EverBank Stadium with his wife by his side and a smile on his face, a positive sign for the oft-injured Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback. Lawrence was carted off the … Read more

Police arrest two men posing as construction workers attempting to enter Kyle Field for A&M-Texas game

You won’t believe the names the two men were going by when they were trying to enter Kyle Field on Saturday night. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In a story seemingly straight out of a cartoon episode, two men were arrested for attempting to enter Kyle Field on the day of the 2024 Lone Star Showdown … Read more

Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, dies at 99

He coached St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stints — making a postseason tournament each year — and became the face of the university. NEW YORK — In the long and storied history of New York City basketball, nobody wore it quite like Lou Carnesecca. The excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became … Read more

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say

The chaos followed a disputed penalty call that angered fans, many of them clashing and pouring onto the open soccer field at the crowded stadium. CONAKRY, Guinea — At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said … Read more