Despite his injury, Kevin Piette continues to play numerous sports, as well as competing in “cybathlons” where he completes everyday tasks wearing the exoskeleton. WASHINGTON — More than 10,000 people have helped the Olympic torch on its journey through France to Paris, including one man wearing a futuristic exoskeleton allowing him to walk. Kevin Piette’s … Read more
Friday’s Opening Ceremony has been planned as one of the most spectacular in the Games’ history. But you can’t control the weather. PARIS, France — Will weather wreak havoc with the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River? According to the latest weather forecasts, there is a chance of rain Friday. Meteo-France, the … Read more
The most audacious Olympic opening ceremony ever will kick off 16 days of competition in the heart of the French capital. PARIS, France — Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world’s loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins the French capital’s plans for its first Olympic Games … Read more
The media rights deals were approved by the league’s Board of Governors last week and will bring the league about $76 billion over those 11 years. NEW YORK — The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s … Read more
“I would not be here if it wasn’t for her,” GJ Kinne said of his wife, Summer. NEW ORLEANS — Coaches thank their families – and especially their spouses – for their support all the time. But in the case of Texas State head coach GJ Kinne and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Media Days, he … Read more
Officials have not confirmed if the crimes are related or not, but court documents show both players’ charges stem from incidents that took place on the same day. SAN ANTONIO — Two UTSA football players are no longer apart of the program after aggravated robbery incident(s) got them arrested. Former defensive lineman Nick Booker-Brown was … Read more
The colorful symbol of the Olympics has two connected meanings. WASHINGTON — The five interlocking rings that make up the Olympic logo are one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But there are actually two meanings behind the colorful imagery. The rings were introduced in 1913, according to the International Olympic Committee. In … Read more