Fairfield man falls short in Guinness World Record try at California International Marathon

Jayson Hefner ran 26 miles carrying a 100-pound bag on his back. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Marathon update:  Jayson Hefner tried but didn’t break the world record for running a marathon carrying 100 pounds on Sunday. He ran the California International Marathon in 5:43:48. Hefner explained his performance and thanked his supporters in an Instagram post. “Was … Read more

AAC Commissioner objects to SMU’s exclusion from New Year’s Day bowls

In a statement on X, AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco said the AAC was “stunned and disappointed” by the decision. DALLAS — Despite winning the AAC Championship on Saturday, its first conference championship in nearly 40 years, SMU was excluded from playing in one of the New Year bowl games, a decision the AAC commissioner said … Read more

Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says

Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula. HOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula Sunday against the Denver Broncos, according to a person familiar with the injury. The person spoke to The … Read more

UTSA learns their bowl game fate

Head coach Jeff Traylor and senior quarterback Frank Harris will lead the team as they chase their first ever bowl win. SAN ANTONIO — The UTSA Roadrunners are heading to their fourth bowl game in a row, and they’re staying in the Lone Star State. After finishing their first season in the American Athletic Conference … Read more