Why are Astros fans taking their shirts off and waving them around in the upper deck? It’s part of a trend

The “Tarps Off” trend that started in St. Louis with a baseball team from Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. HOUSTON — You may have seen them high up in the right field bleachers at Daikin Park during Tuesday’s Pirates-Astros game – a whole section of bare-chested fans waving their shirts round and round in the … Read more

San Antonio family with baby battling heart defect are gifted tickets to Game 1 of NBA Finals

The Huerta family talks about why this special gift from the San Antonio Spurs means so much. The San Antonio Spurs surprised a north-side family Wednesday morning with tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals, giving them a rare night together amid a difficult medical journey. Richard and Lauren Huerta, both educators with Northside … Read more

Russell Wilson announces he’s leaving NFL, moving to CBS Sports

“Thank you, football,” the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in an social media post. WASHINGTON — Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson announced on Wednesday that he is starting a new chapter with CBS Sports. Wilson made the announcement in a video posted to social media in which he reflected on his NFL career and thanked those … Read more

World Cup could cost employers $17 billion in lost productivity, survey finds

More than a quarter of employees surveyed said they expect to arrive late, leave early or miss work to follow the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be a win for soccer fans, but a new survey suggests it could become a costly challenge for employers. Workforce management company UKG estimates the tournament could lead to … Read more

NHL’s ‘Stanley Pup,’ featuring 32 dogs competing, is back for a third year

The ‘Stanley Pup’ special will premiere in the United States and Canada on Monday, June 8. WASHINGTON — As the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes face off in the Stanley Cup Final, a group of 32 puppies, each representing a National Hockey League team, will have an icy competition of their own.  “The … Read more