NBA champion Warriors snub Trump, meet with Obama during DC visit

The Golden State Warriors spent about an hour with former President Barack Obama.   The meeting took place Thursday at Obama's office in Washington before the defending NBA champs beat the Wizards 126-118.   Players and coach Steve Kerr were reluctant to talk about it.    Stephen Curry said he had no idea where the idea came from. All-Star forward Kevin Durant said it was amazing, and forward...

UNT football player cuts playing career short to become a firefighter

People may remember him for his unforgettable trick play during UNT's big win over Arkansas last season. But even though he still has two years of eligibility left, Keegan Brewer has decided to trade his football uniform in for firefighter's gear.

Saints' defensive back Williams faces drunken driving charge

New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, among other traffic charges.

Harden scores career-best 61 points, Rockets edge Knicks 114-110

NEW YORK (AP) - James Harden inched past Wilt Chamberlain and didn't stop his latest one-man show until he'd tied Kobe Bryant. On another spectacular night for the NBA's most sensational scorer, Harden not only notched his career high with 61 points, but tied Bryant's record for a visiting player at the current Madison Square Garden. "In the Garden, I'll take it,"...

Texas Fishing Report

The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. 23 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water lightly stained; 48-57 degrees; 0.56 feet low. Black bass are slow on jigs, Texas rigs and spoons. Sunfish are slow on cut nightcrawlers and corn. Catfish are fair on cut and live baitfish.

More than 680K sign online petition for NFC Championship Game rematch

An online petition has started on Change.org calling for a rematch between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Roy Halladay elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has been posthumously named to the Baseball Hall of Fame 2019.

Lawsuit seeks do-over of NFC Championship game between the Rams and the Saints

In the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary pass, two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders asked a judge on Tuesday to order the NFL commissioner to reverse the results of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, or schedule a do-over.

Cristiano Ronaldo pleads guilty to tax fraud, pays fine

Cristiano Ronaldo pleaded guilty to tax fraud on Tuesday and received a two-year suspended sentence.

What dat? Unsatisfied Saints fan post billboards in Atlanta

There has been a lot of trolling in Downtown Atlanta ahead of Super Bowl LIII, but it's taken on a bit of a new flavor. It tastes distinctly Cajun.

Deshaun Watson replaces Tom Brady in the Pro Bowl

The Houston Texans announced Deshaun Watson will be replacing Tom Brady in the Pro Bowl.

Eye doctors offer free exams to NFL referees after Saints loss

Several eye doctors are offering free exams to NFL referees after a blown call that resulted in the New Orleans Saints' controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game.

Texans to play Jaguars in London in 2019

The NFL announced the Houston Texans will play the Jaguars in London in 2019.

Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It's the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl. It took them overtime and more of Tom Brady's brilliance to get there - for the third straight year. While the folks back home dealt with a frigid storm, Brady blew through Kansas City's exhausted defense on a 75-yard drive to Rex...

Blown call, Zuerlein's 57-yard FG send Rams to Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday - an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious...

Petition urges Super Bowl LIII halftime performers to take knee during set

A petition has called for Super Bowl LIII halftime performers Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi to show solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and take a knee during their performance.

Texas Fishing Report

The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. 16 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water lightly stained; 53-58 degrees; 0.88 feet low. Black bass are slow on jigs, Texas rigs and spoons. Sunfish are slow on cut nightcrawlers and corn. Catfish are fair on cut and live baitfish.