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EDINBURG — A pair of Edinburg Vela SaberCats are teaming up at the next level as senior running back Jamal Polley and senior athlete Jaxson Shupe signed National Letters of Intent in recent weeks to play college football at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. “We’re going to do great things there. I’m proud […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made their decision on the coaching
Gateshead will not be allowed to compete in the National League play-offs over a lease issue at the International Stadium. After an overwhelmingly positive season, Rob Elliot’s men finally confirmed their top seven place when two Luke Hannant penalties helped his side to a 2-1 win over already crowned champions Chesterfield on Monday night and The Heed went on to end their league campaign on Saturday with a 2-1 home victory against potential play-off opponents Bromley. However, a statement...
Hotels are selling out and parties are planned. After supporting the bid to help downtown Detroit land hosting duties for the 2024 NFL draft, local business and tourism leaders are gearing up to ensure Windsor also scores some major economic benefits. The majority of hotels in downtown Windsor are already sold out for at least part […]
Add some NFL jerseys to the football memorabilia lining the walls at your local Applebee’s. Today, the National Football League announced Applebee’s Grill + Bar as its “official grill + bar” sponsor in a multiyear deal starting just in time for the upcoming NFL Draft. The more than 1,500-location casual dining chain has ensconced itself in local sports marketing since its inception, but it has made more of a play for the big leagues in recent years—joining NBC’s Football Night in America...
People will give you a lot of advice when it comes to attending the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Arrive early to discover a new favorite band, wear copious amounts of sunscreen, and please, please double-check that you have your camping pass. But the advice that I most wish I heeded on my first trip to the festival was among the most obvious: With over 125,000 people converging on the festival grounds in Indio every day, you should absolutely figure out the best time to head home. I...
F9r 98 years, Ryan Field hosted Northwestern football through the good and bad, mostly the bad. The school is building a new Ryan Field, but in the meantime, they had to find a place to play. Playing at nearby Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears would be easy enough. But, frankly, Northwestern had pretty […]
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is pushing back on claims that the institution has become increasingly political amid rulings on Trump, abortion and more
AJ Simon, a draft prospect at the University of Albany, died at the age of 25 this week.
AJ Simon, an Albany University standout and NFL draft hopeful, has died. He was 25. No cause of death has been reported. Albany coach Greg Gattuso posted about Simon’s death on X, formerly Twitter. “Two joyous years coaching and becoming friends with AJ Simon,” he wrote. “My prayers are dedicated to the Simon family. I love you AJ and will always have a special player in my heart for #8.” The