‘He actually grabbed my face and said: let me go’: Dad speaks for the first time about CTE and losing his child to suicide

After getting knocked out twice during his senior year playing football and soccer at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, John Gaal Jr. died by suicide in 2017. Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide.  If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call … Read more

Little Leaguer and coach from Ukraine share their experience at the Little League World Series

Newswatch 16’s Mackenzie Aucker spoke with them about their journey. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — “From Mid-Atlantic and then from like Japan, Asia-Pacific, I’ve been trading pins more with them,” said Illia Kolomoiets, Europe-Africa Player.  Many of the players at the Little League World Series come from all different parts of the world.  Illia Kolomoiets’ journey … Read more

Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law

The judge had just hours to spare before she granted an emergency order allowing the girl to start soccer practice Monday evening. CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge temporarily cleared the way Monday for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban. … Read more

North Texas gold medal Olympian Nic Fink works homecoming shift at Raising Cane’s

Olympic gold and silver medalist, electrical engineer, and Raising Cane’s team member–how’s that for a resume? DALLAS — He’s an Olympic gold and silver medalist, an electrical engineer and a Raising Cane’s team member. Upon returning home to Dallas, Olympic swimmer Nic Fink worked a shift at the popular chicken finger chain, adding yet another … Read more

‘Do you want to watch San Antonio?’ | Former NBA player believes Spurs should not be featured vs. Knicks on Christmas Day

Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin believes the Spurs are not a worthy opponent for New York on Christmas Day. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time since 2016, the San Antonio Spurs will be featured on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games.  The last time the Spurs played on Christmas Day, they topped the … Read more

Former Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy announces retirement from NFL

The two-time Heisman finalist played with UT Austin from 2006-2009. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas icon is stepping down from the NFL for good. Former University of Texas at Austin Longhorns football quarterback Colt McCoy announced his official retirement from professional football. “Thank you football. Excited for the next chapter,” he posted to X, formerly … Read more