Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide

The massive coast-to-coast event will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets for what’s being called the “largest simultaneous Super Bowl party.” LOS ANGELES — The Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship excitement stretches beyond … Read more

Ohio State the early favorite over Texas a week out from Cotton Bowl

After the Buckeyes dominated Oregon and the Longhorns barely snuck by Arizona State, some sportsbooks have them listed as high as six and a half point favorites. TYLER, Texas — The Orange Bowl matchup is now set, the Cotton Bowl matchup was decided on Wednesday, and already “the experts” are drastically changing their predictions for … Read more

Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule

The helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas DB Michael Taaffe could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a winning field goal. ATLANTA — A Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to … Read more

The last time Texas and Ohio State played each other, these two guys were the team’s coaches

The Longhorns lead the all-time series against the Buckeyes, 2-1. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas and Ohio State will kick off against each other on Jan. 10 from the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in AT&T Stadium. The winner advances to the national championship in Atlanta.  It’s the highest stakes in the history of this matchup between … Read more

Here’s what Dak Prescott said after his fiancée’s car was burglarized

Dak Prescott’s fiancée Sarah Ramos had thousands of dollars worth of items stolen from her car the day after Christmas. DALLAS — High-profile professional athletes, including the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić and the Stars’ Tyler Seguin, have been the targets of thieves in recent months. Among the recent thefts, nearly $40,000 worth of items were … Read more