AUSTIN, Texas — Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe put something more important than football front and center at this week’s SEC Media days. The Westlake alum wore a burnt orange tie with 27 sets of initials, honoring kids and employees from Camp Mystic who lost their lives in the devastating flooding on July 4. “It’s the … Read more
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA said that due to anticipated high demand tickets would be released in phases. WASHINGTON — Applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup open Sept. 10, FIFA said Tuesday. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca … Read more
Organizers unveiled the medals for the next Olympics and Paralympics at a ceremony alongside the Grand Canal in Venice on Tuesday. WASHINGTON — The 2026 Winter Olympics are still a few months away, but fans are getting a first glimpse at the new medal designs. Organizers for the Milan Cortina Winter Games unveiled the Olympic and … Read more
FIFA and On Location jointly unveiled a collection of luxury hospitality packages available for purchase. DALLAS — The first opportunity for folks to get their hands on 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are already on sale to the general public. FIFA and On Location, the official hospitality provider for the 2026 World Cup, jointly unveiled … Read more
Here’s your first look at the new Wembanyama Funko POP! bobblehead. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready, San Antonio Spurs fans, because your Silver and Black Funko POP! collection is about to get even bigger. Coming soon is a brand new Victor Wembanyama Funko POP! bobblehead, but not just any bobblehead. This one has the Spurs … Read more
Midway Little League’s 10U and 12U baseball and softball teams won state titles in Abilene. The 12U boys made history with the program’s first-ever state win. WACO, Texas — It was a championship weekend for Midway Little League, as all four of its teams in the 10U and 12U baseball and softball divisions brought home … Read more
The San Antonio big man has been sidelined since February. His return and the arrival of reinforcements signals a turning point for the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the … Read more