Does UTSA’s Oscar Cardenas have the best fingertips of any tight end in college football?

Cardenas, who is entering his senior season with the Roadrunners, has that flair for the dramatic. SAN ANTONIO — UTSA senior tight end Oscar Cardenas has always had the football know-how, but it was his talent in another sport that made him the college football player he is today.  “Honestly I would say it would … Read more

‘She keeps you moving forward’: North Texas golfer who lost young daughter finds path to PGA Tour

Hayden Springer and his wife, Emma, lost their daughter Sage in November 2023, after Sage battled Trisomy 18 for more than three years. TROPHY CLUB, Texas — Golf is a seesaw between heart and mind. Thoughts bounce. Desires burn. All in hopes of getting up and down – without getting too up or too down. … Read more

Dominant pitching propels Boerne past Florida, 4-1, in Little League World Series

Julian Hurst has been dominant for Boerne on the mound, striking out 20 through 10 tournament innings so far. SAN ANTONIO — Last week, the Boerne All-Stars pounded out 12 hits in a statement win over hometown Pennsylvania in the Little League World Series. On Monday evening they notched another victory with a more efficient … Read more

Expert picks Texas State to make expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, but not Texas

The #SanMarcosBCT movement is alive and well. AUSTIN, Texas — A longtime college football reporter shocked fans with his prediction heading into the new season. On Monday, former ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy predicted the Texas State Bobcats would make it to the expanded 12-team playoff. One school from a smaller conference is guaranteed a spot, … Read more

‘He actually grabbed my face and said: let me go’: Dad speaks for the first time about CTE and losing his child to suicide

After getting knocked out twice during his senior year playing football and soccer at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, John Gaal Jr. died by suicide in 2017. Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide.  If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call … Read more

Little Leaguer and coach from Ukraine share their experience at the Little League World Series

Newswatch 16’s Mackenzie Aucker spoke with them about their journey. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — “From Mid-Atlantic and then from like Japan, Asia-Pacific, I’ve been trading pins more with them,” said Illia Kolomoiets, Europe-Africa Player.  Many of the players at the Little League World Series come from all different parts of the world.  Illia Kolomoiets’ journey … Read more