Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US

Tributes to Wahl have poured in since his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar. WASHINGTON — The body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl were repatriated to the United States on Monday after his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar, a senior State Department official said. … Read more

University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for assault on family member

Details are extremely limited. but CBS19 will update this article as more information becomes available. AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas men’s head basketball coach was arrested early Monday morning by Austin police. According to Travis County judicial records, Christopher (Chris) Michael Beard, 49, was taken into custody around 4:20 a.m. for assault on … Read more

Study reveals Spurs have plenty of fake Twitter followers

According to a study, the Spurs Twitter follower count allegedly have over a million fake followers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have millions of followers on their official Twitter page. Currently, it is at over 3.5 million but a good chunk of those followers are allegedly fake. According to a study by Gambling.com, … Read more

Jalen Green scores 30 points, Rockets beat Bucks 97-92

The Rockets have now won four straight at Toyota Center. HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 30 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points and seven assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-92 on Sunday night to extend their home-winning streak to four games. Houston was coached by assistant coach … Read more

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach taken to hospital in Jackson

Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has been placed in charge of the football team. STARKVILLE, Miss — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was taken to a hospital Sunday after what the university called “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville. Leach, 61, was taken by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical … Read more

Cowboys score late to edge upset-minded Texans, 27-23

Houston had the lead late into the fourth quarter against their in-state rival. Ezekiel Elliott scored the go-ahead touchdown with 41 seconds remaining, and the Dallas Cowboys avoided a major upset with a 27-23 victory over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday. Houston (1-11-1) appeared in position to end a seven-game losing streak after Dak … Read more

‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home

A U.S. envoy shared details of Griner’s flight home, saying the star was thrilled to hear English and meet the plane’s crew. WASHINGTON — WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home. “I have been in prison for 10 months … Read more