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“Everybody here is enjoying the atmosphere, absorbing it. Fans that love their teams, they’re everywhere!” said Acosta. DALLAS — It was a pivotal second match for Team USA Friday. The young, untested, underdog showed up against powerhouse England. The match would end in a draw and leave USA with a win-or-go-home third match against Iran. … Read more

Here’s what’s on tap across South Texas high school football as the second round of the playoffs gets underway. SAN ANTONIO — Get the latest updates on high school football scores from around San Antonio and South-Central Texas here at KENS5.com as the playoffs begin. Attending a Friday Night Football game? Join the KENS 5 … Read more

Iran wildly celebrated while some of the Welsh players dropped in disbelief to the field. AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday. Cheshmi’s strike from outside the box was … Read more

Bijan Robinson rushed for 179 yards in UT’s 38-27 win Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — Bijan Robinson rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns, Jaylan Ford made his fourth interception of the season, and No. 24 Texas defeated Baylor 38-27 on Friday. The Longhorns (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) kept alive their chances of making the conference … Read more

There had been speculation that starter Davis Mills would be benched in favor of backup Kyle Allen for Sunday’s game in Miami. Coach Smith confirmed that on Friday. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are making a change at quarterback this Sunday when they take on the Dolphins in Miami.   Head Coach Lovie Smith confirmed … Read more