Texas A&M’s Jace Laviolette drafted 27th overall by the Cleveland Guardians

Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette holds several all-time records in Texas A&M baseball history. ATLANTA — Texas A&M University outfielder Jace Laviolette is one step closer to his dream.  Drafted 27th overall by the Cleveland Guardians at the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday night, the native of Katy, Texas, now must now … Read more

Jannik Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title

This victory also allowed Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, to put an end to several streaks for Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard. LONDON, UK — Jannik Sinner insisted early on at Wimbledon that he put an excruciating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in their epic French Open final behind him. Sinner was sure that one defeat wouldn’t haunt … Read more

‘Together for Texas’: Rangers, Astros will wear t-shirt in support of flood victims

The Rangers and Astros will wear “Together for Texas” t-shirts, featuring both teams’ logos, during batting practice Friday. DALLAS — Some things really are bigger than sports, and that’s no cliche in this instance. The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros — heated rivals on the field, and sometimes off it — are teaming up Friday … Read more

American Taylor Fritz credits girlfriend’s influence amid Wimbledon semis run

The 27-year-old girlfriend of Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and the New York Times’ Style section. LONDON, UK — Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself. Riddle has been at the All England Club this year and others in … Read more

NCAA committees consider changes to March Madness. Here’s what they’re discussing

The idea of expanding the tournament picked up steam in the spring when NCAA President Charlie Baker said it could add value. WASHINGTON — The committees for men’s and women’s Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations. “The still viable … Read more

MMA star reveals he ‘only died four times’ in first update since double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler revealed he remembers little from a 45-day ordeal between late May and early July. MILWAUKEE — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung … Read more