US and Mexico launch joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The U.S. and Mexico are competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. The … Read more

Wembanyama notches 20-20 game, but Spurs match franchise’s longest losing streak against visiting Bulls

San Antonio has tied a franchise record with its 16th loss in a row, matching last year’s dubious mark. SAN ANTONIO — Colby White had 24 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big night to hand the San Antonio Spurs their franchise record-tying 16th straight loss, 121-112 on Friday. Wembanyama had 21 points … Read more

Smithson Valley heading to state championship after 49-21 drubbing of Brownsville Vets Memorial

SAN ANTONIO — One year removed from a heartbreaking loss to College Station in the state quarterfinals, Larry Hill’s Smithson Valley Rangers (13-1) will play for a championship after winning their 14th straight game—a 49-21 beatdown of Brownsville Veterans Memorial.  The Friday-night win sets up a date with reigning champion Aledo (14-0) at AT&T Stadium on … Read more

The UTPB women’s basketball team uses a unique method to get the best of its players

The male scout team helps simulate some of the opponent’s pressure the UTPB Lady Falcons may experience throughout the season. ODESSA, Texas — The women’s basketball team over at the University of Texas Permian Basin runs through weekly practice just like any other team. The Falcons work on different aspects of the game like shooting, … Read more

KENS 5 High School Football Roundup | Dec. 8-9, 2023

Here are the scores, photos and video highlights from this week’s state semifinals action featuring South Texas teams. SAN ANTONIO — Get the latest updates on high school football playoff scores from around San Antonio and South-Central Texas here at KENS5.com. Attending a Friday Night Football game? Join the KENS 5 FNF Team! Share your photos, videos … Read more

‘Simply not enough evidence’: Bexar County DA dismisses charges against Josh Primo

Now with the Clippers, the NBA guard has continued to maintain that his actions weren’t intentional. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County district attorney’s office announced it has dismissed allegations of sexual misconduct against former Spurs guard Josh Primo, effectively ending a saga that started with the former top draft pick’s unexpected exit from San Antonio.  … Read more