Fifth time’s the charm? Smithson Valley looks to win first state championship against Highland Park

Smithson Valley handled Angleton in the Class 5A-DI Semifinals and now has a shot to do what no other Rangers squad has done previously: Win the whole thing. DALLAS — Will the fifth time be the charm?  On Saturday the 2024 Smithson Valley Rangers can win the school’s elusive first state title when they take … Read more

Netflix will be the home for the next two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments

World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. ZÜRICH, Switzerland — FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The … Read more

Those we lost in the sports world in 2024

This year the world mourned historic, key figures who left lasting impacts on their sports. WASHINGTON — A pro football Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history. A female motocross racing pioneer. And a polarizing but charismatic gymnastics coach. The world this year said goodbye to many key figures … Read more

Former Longhorn Dicker the Kicker makes the NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

The incredibly rare play hasn’t been successfully pulled off in nearly half a century before the L.A. Chargers used it against the Denver Broncos Thursday night. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The Los Angeles Chargers coach had the opportunity to … Read more

Despite injury, Patrick Mahomes will likely play against Houston Saturday. Here’s what that did to the point spread.

After practicing this week, all signs point to the Chiefs QB taking the field in the matchup of two division champs. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tall task for the Houston Texans just got a little taller. Houston heads to Kansas City to play the Chiefs Saturday in a showdown of AFC division leaders and … Read more