THE POWER RANKINGS: Top teams hold serve in Austin-area boys basketball poll
There is something to look forward to after the Holidays: At some point, Westwood, Stony Point and Round Rock will have to start playing each other. Perhaps then and only then will we find out who is
THE POWER RANKINGS: Top-heavy talent leaves little margin for error in latest Austin-area Girls BB poll
How tough is the competition in Austin area girls high school basketball? Teams can slip a spot even when they win their games. Round Rock, for instance, slips back to #3 behind Vandegrift despite the Dragons’ win
House Ethics report finds that Matt Gaetz paid thousands for drugs and sex, including with minor
On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz that found “substantial evidence” that Gaetz paid women for sex and engaged in sexual activity with a minor. The House Ethics Committee
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges in NY connected to murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges in New York on Monday. Mangione, 26, entered court with his hands and feet shackled,
Free agent DH Joc Pederson agrees to 2-year, $37M deal with Texas Rangers
Sources tell The Athletic that free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson signed a two-year, $37 million deal with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Pederson, 32, joined the Arizona Diamondbacks last offseason, signing a one-year, $9.5 million contract
Boston Red Sox sign pitcher Walker Buehler to 1-year, $21M deal
Former Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Walker Buehler has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Per Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports, the free agent and Boston agreed to the one-year, $21.05 million contract on Monday.
Houthis takes responsibility for downing U.S. military plane over Red Sea
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement – better known as the Houthis – has taken credit for downing an American military plane. U.S. Central Command said initially reported that two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea
Suspect shot and killed by police after plowing through Texas mall, injuring 5
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a truck driver was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after driving a truck into a busy mall on Saturday night, injuring five people. Per local NBC affiliate
Philadelphia Phillies acquire lefty starter Jesús Luzardo in trade with Miami Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Sunday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo, 27, from the Miami Marlins, in exchange for top prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. The Marlins also sent minor league catcher Paul McIntosh,
Tiger Woods’ son Charlie sinks hole-in-one at PNC Championship
Tiger Woods’ son, 15-year-old Charlie Woods, earned his first hole-in-one in his golfing career at the 2024 PNC Championship on Sunday in Orlando, Fla – with his famous father watching nearby. Charlie carried a 7 iron to