Wembanyama lands in the top spot in ESPN’s top 25 under 25; New Spurs-H-E-B commercial is here

To no one’s surprise, Wembanyama landed at No. 1 in a recent ESPN ranking. SAN ANTONIO — Regarding the future of the San Antonio Spurs and perhaps the NBA, look no further than Victor Wembanyama. This season, the Spurs center is posting 24.0 points per game, including 10.2 rebounds and 3.6 blocks. He’s already recorded … Read more

49ers’ Trent Williams, wife share death of newborn son after losing his twin during pregnancy

Since announcing their loss, Longview native Trent Williams and his family have received an outpouring of support on social media. SAN FRANCISCO, California — Sondra Williams, wife of Longview native and San Francisco 49ers lineman Trent Williams, shared on Sunday the heartbreaking news that their son, Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., was stillborn. This sad news … Read more

Ohio State police investigating use of pepper spray during postgame brawl

An expert on the use of force by police said Saturday’s incident met the justifications to deploy pepper spray to break up the fight. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University Police Department confirmed officers from multiple agencies used pepper spray to break up the fight between Ohio State and University of Michigan football players, after … Read more

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey to release children’s book

Kraken Books announced the Cowboys kicker will release his first book in March 2025. DALLAS — All-Pro kicker, juror and now published author, Brandon Aubrey does it all. The Dallas Cowboys kicker will release his first children’s book, titled One Dream in Front of the Other, with Kansas-based publisher Kraken Books. The book will walk readers … Read more

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