West Texas High School Football Faces Official Shortage Ahead of Season
A critical shortage of high school football officials in West Texas threatens game schedules, prompting a community meeting to recruit and train new referees.
Aug 1, 2026
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Hunter Brown returned from a two‑month shoulder layoff to deliver a career‑high 104‑pitch performance, limiting Texas to two runs while the Astros’ bats surged for an 11‑2 win.
Aug 1, 2026
DeSoto ISD Faces Trainer Shortage as Heat Rises
With football and volleyball seasons underway, DeSoto Independent School District lacks any certified athletic trainers after four departures driven by budget cuts. Parents and students have voiced safety worries amid forecasts of extreme heat, prompting the district to consider contracting replacements while the state mandates new environmental monitoring protocols.
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Astros surge to AL West lead with decisive win over Rangers
The Houston Astros moved back to the top of the American League West with an 11‑2 triumph over the Texas Rangers on July 31, 2026, highlighted by dominant pitching and timely hitting from their star sluggers.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Clears Path for Fifth-Year Football Eligibility, Clearing Way for Texas’ Cole Hutson
A federal judge in Colorado has granted a preliminary injunction that lets Class of 2022 athletes, including Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson, claim a fifth season of play, while the NCAA moves toward an age‑based eligibility framework.
Aug 1, 2026
Johnathan “Big Hank” Hankins hangs up his cleats after 12 NFL seasons
After 12 seasons in the NFL, defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, known as "Big Hank," has retired, closing a career that began at Ohio State and included stints with five different franchises.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Orders Open Transfer Portal for 30 College Basketball Players, NCAA Faces Backlash
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado federal judge have granted 30 men’s basketball players a fifth year of eligibility and opened the transfer portal for a limited window, while NCAA President Charlie Baker decries the moves as chaotic and pushes for new federal legislation.
Aug 1, 2026
BCS Outlaws Gear Up for 2026 Beep Baseball World Series
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Aug 1, 2026
Court Rulings Grant Fifth Year of Eligibility to Dozens of College Basketball Players
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have granted a fifth season of eligibility to 30 basketball players, opening the NCAA transfer portal through early August and prompting the league to call for urgent legislative action.
Aug 1, 2026
J.P. France Released by Astros After Injury-Plagued Career
After a promising 2023 season and a shoulder surgery setback, J.P. France was cut from the Astros' 40‑man roster, ending his latest minor‑league chapter.
Aug 1, 2026
La Joya High School’s $3 Million Baseball Field Revamp Set to Transform Valley Baseball Landscape
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Aug 1, 2026
La Joya High School’s $3 Million Baseball Field Revamp Nears Completion
A $3 million renovation funded by La Joya ISD will transform the school's baseball field with new turf, dugouts, fencing and batting‑cage nets, slated for completion by December to align with the baseball season.
Aug 1, 2026
Texas High Schools Dominate Class 5A Baseball Honors
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Aug 1, 2026
TCU Horned Frogs Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2026 Season
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Aug 1, 2026
Texas Mandates Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Rules for Student Athlete Safety
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Antoine Kelly’s MLB Debut: A Scoreless Inning for the Cubs
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Coastal Bend Schools Lead Class 5A All-State Baseball Honors
The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association has released its Class 5A all-state baseball team, spotlighting top talent from across Texas and recognizing multiple standout players from the Coastal Bend region.
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SEC Still Holds Edge Over Big Ten, Says Analyst Jordan Rodgers
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Notre Dame’s Football Program Valued at $2.1 Billion, Ranking Third Nationally
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Texas Football Tops $2.46 Billion Valuation in Landmark Ranking
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UTEP Basketball Set for International Showcase in Cancun 2026
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Jul 31, 2026
Urban Meyer Praises Ohio State’s Long‑Term Football Dominance
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Jul 31, 2026
Jasmine Kessler Makes History with United Soccer Coaches Watch List
The announcement highlights Kessler's record‑breaking career, her upcoming fourth season in goal, and the excitement surrounding UTSA's soccer program as it prepares for a new campaign.
Jul 31, 2026
Keldon Johnson to Lead Youth Basketball Camp in Laredo
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, announces a summer camp in Laredo that promises drills, competitions and a personal photo with the star for young athletes.
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