
Weldon Nelms Returns to Lead Iowa Park Football
Veteran coach Weldon Nelms is back at Iowa Park High School, taking on dual roles as head football coach and interim athletic director, bringing a storied career and a clear vision for the Hawks.
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Veteran coach Weldon Nelms is back at Iowa Park High School, taking on dual roles as head football coach and interim athletic director, bringing a storied career and a clear vision for the Hawks.

The Iowa Park school board announced that Weldon Nelms, who previously coached the Hawks from 1994 to 1999, will return as head football coach and interim athletic director, a move that coincides with his upcoming induction into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor.

Texas Tech University has completed a series of facility upgrades to its baseball and softball complexes, funded by notable donors, setting the stage for fresh campaigns in the upcoming home seasons.
Abilene Christian University’s Wildcats received championship rings on June 17, capping a 9‑5 campaign that featured a second straight UAC title and a deep FCS playoff run.
The 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Baseball Player of the Year, Johnny Escobalez, has announced his transfer to the University of Dayton, reuniting with a former teammate and joining a program that finished the season with a 31‑23 record.
Texas Tech secured a verbal commitment from Jada Jackson, a 2027 top-ranked Texas forward, adding depth to the Lady Raiders as they prepare for another postseason run.

After a season marred by off‑field turmoil, quarterback Brendan Sorsby has decided not to play for Texas Tech, opting instead for the NFL Supplemental Draft. The move follows criticism of the school's attempt to reinstate him despite documented gambling violations and mental‑health concerns.

After a 22-home-run season that earned him NJCAA All-American status, Keenan Oxford is headed to Lubbock Christian University, where his mental approach to the game will be tested against a top Texas program.

Brendan Sorsby's draft entry, a surprising World Cup stalemate, the Louisville Kings' championship celebration, and a new athletic director at Kentucky illustrate the diverse narratives shaping today's sports landscape.

Brendan Sorsby has entered the NFL Supplemental Draft, drawing attention for his strong arm and size while raising questions about his decision‑making under pressure.

Brendan Sorsby is reportedly entering the NFL supplemental draft, while backup quarterback Will Hammond recovers from a torn ACL. Transfer Kirk Francis is expected to start the opening weeks as Texas Tech gears up for its season‑opening game against Abilene Christian on September 5.
The university revealed the conference schedule that will see the Red Raiders face a mix of familiar foes and fresh opponents both on the road and at home.

The conference releases a detailed schedule that guarantees each team at least one meeting with every opponent, with TCU's home‑and‑away assignments now outlined.

Arizona State University's women's basketball program, fresh off a 24‑win campaign and an NCAA Tournament appearance, has locked in a challenging 2026‑27 schedule that tests its rising talent against top Big 12 rivals.

The ruling grants a controversial athlete eligibility while the NCAA prepares to appeal, igniting a national debate over integrity and governance.

The 2026 home slate orders games from Weber State to Texas Tech, offering the Buffaloes a roadmap to rebound from a 3‑9 season.

The NCAA has scheduled an appeal for February 8, 2027, against Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose reinstatement follows a betting violation and mandated counseling. The decision has sparked a cascade of scheduling hesitations across the sport.

The Houston Cougars will face Texas Tech on September 18, 2026, seeking retribution for a 35‑11 loss a year earlier. The matchup is complicated by the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose gambling scandal and subsequent court ruling have reshaped the narrative.

Alabama's baseball team is headed to Omaha for the championship, its football program landed a top recruit, and a Texas Tech quarterback's court victory has ignited a conference‑wide controversy.

A judge’s lenient two‑game suspension of quarterback Brendan Sorsby for nearly $90,000 in illegal bets has provoked backlash from athletic directors and prompted NCAA President Charlie Baker to urge congressional action on student‑athlete wagering.

A 23‑year‑old football coach at Clarendon High School has been taken into custody after school officials learned of an alleged improper relationship with a 17‑year‑old student. The case has prompted an investigation, an arrest, and a bond hearing, while raising questions about educator‑student boundaries in West Texas.

Brendan Sorsby's admission of over 9,000 sports bets and a recent injunction restore his eligibility for the 2026 season, sparking intense reactions from Iowa fans who recall a similar case involving Noah Shannon.

The Cougars enter the 2026 season with championship aspirations, but a gauntlet of tough conference opponents looms. Games against Texas Tech, UCF, Utah and Baylor represent both opportunity and danger as Houston fights for a playoff spot.

A Texas court has temporarily lifted the NCAA’s ban on quarterback Brendan Sorsby, allowing the Texas Tech signal‑caller in Lubbock to take the field for the 2026 season while the organization appeals the decision.