‘We have to earn their respect’ | Texas Longhorns join SEC as title favorites, but know road won’t be easy

Speaking at SEC Media Days, University of Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said his team’s goals for the 2024 season are the same as they were last year in the Big 12. DALLAS — Editor’s note: Follow along with out latest updates from SEC Media Days’ Day 3 right here. The Texas Longhorns are no strangers to … Read more

Michael Irvin has a new North Texas restaurant and sports bar — with one ‘most important aspect’

Michael Irvin’s new restaurant features a scaled-down Cowboys Ring of Honor around the upper rafters DALLAS — Love him or not (and non-Cowboys fans might not), Michael Irvin knows how to captivate an audience and tell a story. The Cowboys legend has been doing just that for nearly 40 years, going back to his college … Read more

Will the ‘Horns Down’ hand gesture draw a penalty flag in the SEC? The conference’s top official shares his stance

Whether the “Horns Down” sign should be penalized is a constant source of debate among college football observers. But will it draw a flag with Texas now in the SEC? DALLAS — It just wouldn’t be a true media days event involving Texas if there weren’t questions about the “Horns Down” sign, huh? It was … Read more

NBA Free Agency Tracker: Spurs re-signing Sandro Mamukelashvili, Charles Bassey on one-year deals

San Antonio drafted Stephon Castle and others to build around Victor Wembanyama. Which players are the next pieces of the puzzle? SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA’s free agency period Sunday night looking to bolster the roster they’re building around superstar Victor Wembanyama. The team has significant draft capital built up … Read more

Hi, Barbie! Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird honored with signature doll

The doll is now available for purchase on Mattel’s website. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — WNBA great Sue Bird has been honored with a signature Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday the collectible tribute doll was modeled for Bird, who is a “basketball legend who pioneered the way for growth in the women’s league with her record-breaking … Read more

Home Run Derby national anthem singer: ‘I was drunk’

Andress, 32, is a four-time Grammy-nominated country music singer-songwriter. ARLINGTON, Texas — Singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress, whose uneven, viral, national anthem performance at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on Monday night, said in an Instagram post Tuesday that she was drunk while singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” and will be checking herself into rehab. “I’m … Read more