Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida State left out

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Before the CFP grows to 12 next year the selection committee faced the toughest decision in the 10-year history of the format. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The final season of the four-team College Football Playoff turned out to be the most controversial with an unprecedented snub. Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected Sunday and Florida … Read more

Thousands of runners hit the pavement for 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, half-marathon

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After months of training, thousands of runners hit the streets in downtown San Antonio on Sunday for the 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon. Getting to the start line was nerve-wracking for Josue Gonzalez. The 27-year-old from Laredo said Sunday’s marathon was his first. ”I’m just going to try and finish,” said Gonzalez. “Not … Read more

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

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Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but “Renaissance” defied the odds. Not accounting for inflation, it’s the … Read more

Texas selected for College Football Playoff; Washington, Michigan, Alabama also in field

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The only thing that was certain heading into college football’s selection Sunday was that a few fan bases were bound to be unhappy with the committee’s choices. WASHINGTON — Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff on Sunday, making Florida State the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be … Read more