The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

As the city prepared to host millions of spectators for the Games, renovations allegedly pushed thousands of migrants and squatters out. PARIS, France — Nearly 20,000 people were forcibly displaced in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics from tent camps or shelters in the Paris region, a coalition of more than 100 community groups said … Read more

Falcons player attempts viral touchdown celebration by Incarnate Word’s Jalen Walthall

The headstand quickly went viral after the Cardinals dominated the Huskies, 45-20, in a homecoming game win. SAN ANTONIO — An unforgettable touchdown celebration during the University of the Incarnate Word’s homecoming game against the Houston Christian Huskies on Saturday has gone viral. Cardinals WR Jalen Walthall celebrated a 50 yard touchdown in the third … Read more

College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill

“Maintaining a high level of support for our 29 NCAA athletic programs will take an elevated commitment from everyone,” one athletic director wrote to fans. WASHINGTON — At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the concessions stands. At Michigan and Michigan … Read more

Stephenville ISD names new stadium after embattled former Baylor coach

Stephenville ISD announced its brand new stadium will be named after Art Briles, who served as head coach for Stephenville before becoming head coach at Baylor. STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A new North Texas high school football stadium will be named after former Baylor Head Coach Art Briles. Stephenville ISD announced Friday night that its newest … Read more

New video shows Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes shoving, spitting at ex-girlfriend, NBA reopens investigation

NEW ORLEANS — A new video published by TMZ on Saturday shows Jaxson Hayes shoving and spitting at his former girlfriend during a 2021 incident that happened in California, according to Nola.com. Hayes was a first-round pick in 2019 for the New Orleans Pelicans and was still on the team at the time. According to our partners, … Read more