Area Sports
Ted Cruz bill to regulate college sports in NIL era advances
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2026 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz took a big bipartisan swing last month when he unveiled a compromise bill with Democrats to regulate college sports, a play he believes is the only path to saving the multibillion dollar industry from itself. The Protect College Sports Act, which Cruz…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announces the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field
THSCA recognizes outstanding Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field coaches from across the state for their accomplishments SAN MARCOS, TX (June 18, 2026)– The THSCA and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance have released the regional Coach of the Year honorees for baseball, softball, and track & field. Go to www.thsca.com/coty to access list of 2025-26 Regional Coach of…
Read MoreBuckeye Football Camp
Gilmer’s annual Buckeye Football Camp will be held at Jeff Traylor Stadium on July 27th – 29th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The camp is for students entering 6th – 9th grades. The cost of the camp is $50, and registration will begin at 5 p.m. on July 27th. For more information, call the…
Read MoreEast Texas Passing Academy
The 20th annual East Texas Passing Academy will be held at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer on July 6th – 7th from 5:30-8:30p.m. The camp is for athletes entering grades 6-12. Each camper will receive personal training from the coaches as well as in-depth training in fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $100,…
Read MoreChampionship gaming, scholarships, and a community built for success: SAU Esports continues to rise
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/15/2026) Southern Arkansas University’s Marvel Rivals Esports team captured the PlayVS College League (PCL) East Division Championship this spring. The win adds another impressive milestone to the growing legacy of Mulerider Esports, following prior championships in Call of Duty, Valorant and Mortal Kombat. Competing against top collegiate programs from across the country, the…
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NTCC Rodeo sends two to CNFR
June 8, 2026 By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Team Roping Duo of Kelon Andrews, and Hayden Sanders are heading back to Casper, Wyoming to compete for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)Team Roping Title. For Andrews this will be his third trip to the CNFR and Sanders will…
Read MoreOp-Ed: GLP-1s Can Help People Shed the Pounds — But Tennis Can Keep Them Fit for Life
By Angus Mugford, PhD Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health. Lasting health isn’t defined by the scale. Sustainable improvements come from building healthier lifestyles over time —…
Read MorePaxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets
By Ayden Runnels and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office threatened the Big 12 Conference with legal action if any attempt is made to sanction Texas Tech University over plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming season. The NCAA banned Sorsby from participating in football…
Read MoreNational Football Foundation: 🏈 A Longhorn Legend Joins The Podcast!
What do we have included in this week’s National Football Foundation Footballetter? 🏈 Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald tells his ‘I Played’ story 🏈 A Texas Longhorn legend joins the podcast 🏈 And much more! College football players are members of the greatest fraternity in the world. Check out the National Football Foundation’s ‘I Played’…
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