Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers

The deal was announced after days of speculation where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting a record $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate … Read more

US and Mexico launch joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The U.S. and Mexico are competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. The … Read more

Wembanyama notches 20-20 game, but Spurs match franchise’s longest losing streak against visiting Bulls

San Antonio has tied a franchise record with its 16th loss in a row, matching last year’s dubious mark. SAN ANTONIO — Colby White had 24 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big night to hand the San Antonio Spurs their franchise record-tying 16th straight loss, 121-112 on Friday. Wembanyama had 21 points … Read more

Smithson Valley heading to state championship after 49-21 drubbing of Brownsville Vets Memorial

SAN ANTONIO — One year removed from a heartbreaking loss to College Station in the state quarterfinals, Larry Hill’s Smithson Valley Rangers (13-1) will play for a championship after winning their 14th straight game—a 49-21 beatdown of Brownsville Veterans Memorial.  The Friday-night win sets up a date with reigning champion Aledo (14-0) at AT&T Stadium on … Read more