Walter Clayton Jr.’s late heroics lift Gators to victory in NCAA championship game

The NCAA title-game thriller came down to the buzzer. SAN ANTONIO — Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer. Clayton finished with … Read more

‘The Longhorn Alphabet: Texas Football A to Z’ passes down Longhorn legacy, one letter at a time

The inspiration struck during backyard football games between RT Young and his son. AUSTIN, Texas — When RT Young couldn’t find a children’s book about Texas Longhorns football to share with his son, he decided to write one himself. Now, the result – “The Longhorn Alphabet: Texas Football A to Z” – is bringing generations of … Read more

Houston trying to become the first team in 50 years to win a men’s NCAA Championship in their home state

The 1975 UCLA Bruins were the last team to win the men’s NCAA title in their home state. SAN ANTONIO — The Houston Cougars’ home-state advantage may end up being the story of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament if they hold off the Florida Gators to win their first championship.  Unsurprisingly, there was a sea … Read more

Follow the game: Houston holds halftime lead over Florida in NCAA championship game

It’s a matchup of the tournament’s best defense against the best clutch player. SAN ANTONIO — The Houston Cougars held a second-half lead over the Florida Gators in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game on Monday night in San Antonio. Houston (35-4) has never won a title. The Gators (35-4) are one win away … Read more

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

Trump has called the tariffs, which will likely raise prices for Americans, “medicine” to improve the economy. WASHINGTON — Undeterred by a stock market collapse that has continued for days, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive … Read more