PARIS, France — The race was billed as a bar brawl between the two baddest 1,500-meter runners in the world. Nobody figured the little-known American guy would sneak up on both of them, steal the show and take the Olympic gold medal with him. Cole Hocker threw a jolt into track Tuesday night, first catching … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — In case you did not know, San Antonio will have a new football team that is part of the new IFA Football League. However, it has been unnamed for months until now. The team has officially revealed its name, which blends the Mexican culture and American spirit: The Caballeros. We are your … Read more
The Little League World Series begins Aug. 14 in Williamsport, Pa. WACO, Texas — The Little League team from Boerne has advanced to the Little League World Series. Boerne, which represented the Texas West district, captured the Southwest Region Championship on Tuesday night with a 6-3 victory over Greater New Orleans Little League, representing Louisiana. … Read more
Yui Susaki, the seemingly unbeatable top seed in Paris, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago without conceding a point. PARIS, France — India’s Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their opening match in … Read more
The United States women’s soccer team advanced to the gold-medal game, and U.S. athletes won two gold medals — five overall — in track and field on Day 11. PARIS, France — The United States had a big night in track and field at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, winning two gold medals and five … Read more
Jones died at his home in New Orleans on July 14. He was 40. NEW ORLEANS — The cause of death for former Houston Texans receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones was revealed on Tuesday. Jones died last month at his home in New Orleans. According to officials there, Jones died of natural causes and … Read more
The American men’s team of Andy Benesh and Miles Partain play in the second set of quarterfinals on Wednesday. PARIS, France — Switzerland ousted Americans Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes from the beach volleyball tournament at the Paris Games on Tuesday night, ending the chances of bringing a fifth women’s gold in the last six Olympics … Read more