Texas House passes bill that would let universities pay student athletes

Athletes are already allowed to receive payments from private entities for their “name, image and likeness.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Tuesday passed a bill to let universities pay student athletes for their name, image and likeness (NIL). Under current Texas law, only outside entities like national advertisers are allowed to pay student athletes. … Read more

A country music superstar will headline the F1 US Grand Prix at COTA this year

Norwegian DJ Kygo and “red dirt” country band Turnpike Troubadours will also headline during race weekend. AUSTIN, Texas — A country music superstar will take the stage during this year’s Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). On Tuesday, COTA announced the music headliners for race weekend in October, including country legend … Read more

‘We’ve got some great pieces’ | Keldon Johnson sees tremendous potential with the direction of the Spurs roster

The Spurs look to a bright future as they continue building around a promising core. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ 2024-25 season is over, but the rebuild continues as their offseason gets underway. The team ended the season with a 34-48 record, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. But that record represents … Read more

Watch Dallas Cowboys legend Tyron Smith’s retirement press conference on WFAA+

Smith is a five-time All Pro and eight-time Pro-Bowler who played 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before spending the 2024 season with the New York Jets. DALLAS — Watch Tyron Smith’s retirement press conference on WFAA+ Wednesday, starting at 2 p.m. Don’t have WFAA+? Here’s how to download and install it on your TV.  Legendary … Read more