This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more. PARIS, France — Inspired by the traditional pentathlon of the ancient Olympic Games, the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat obscure sports. The event was introduced to the modern Olympics in 1912 and … Read more
The photo shows Luka Doncic with sunglasses and headphones. It is a parody on a photo of LeBron James, who made a historic 3-1 comeback with the 2016 Cavaliers. DALLAS — In addition to airing every game of the 2024 NBA Finals on our station, WFAA is also hosting a special presentation called “The Pregame” before every matchup … Read more
The athletes will represent Team USA after winning the U.S. Olympic Trials. AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: A previous version of this article stated that former Longhorn Jake Foster would be competing in the Olympics. However, it is his brother, former Longhorn Carson Foster, who will be competing in the Games. Texas will be soon … Read more
The “MEAT Militia” is the first all-girls team in the country to win the championship. SAN ANTONIO — An all-girls team barbecue team from Madison High School is the National High School BBQ Association’s National Champion. The “MEAT Militia” is the first all-girls team in the country to win the championship in Branson, Missouri. Two … Read more
The Aggies will play Kentucky on Monday night in a Bracket 2 winners’ game. OMAHA, Nebraska — Jace LaViolette robbed Cade Kurland of a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Justin Lamkin and two relievers struck out 16 and Texas A&M held off Florida 3-2 in a weather-delayed College World Series opener that ended … Read more
Elizabeth Leachman, a student at Samuel V. Champions High School, ran the mile in 4:44.06, which is a personal best for the full mile. EUGENE, Ore. — A Boerne girl finished second in the girls mile at the Nike Outdoor Nationals held in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. Elizabeth Leachman, a student at Samuel V. Champions … Read more
Organizers say they are preparing for the Paris Olympics’ unique Opening Ceremony as originally planned, with no alternatives being prepared at this stage. PARIS, France — Curious onlookers gathered on bridges as dozens of boats snaked along the Seine river on Monday in a rehearsal for the Paris Olympics’ unique opening ceremony next month. A … Read more