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

The UTPB women’s basketball team uses a unique method to get the best of its players

The male scout team helps simulate some of the opponent’s pressure the UTPB Lady Falcons may experience throughout the season. ODESSA, Texas — The women’s basketball team over at the University of Texas Permian Basin runs through weekly practice just like any other team. The Falcons work on different aspects of the game like shooting, … Read more