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Help Sports Director Dax Gray fundraise for research to help find a cure for cancer
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Dax's mother is a cancer survivor and she was blessed with another chance at life. Now Dax is putting down the razor blade during the month of November and helping with fundraising for a great cause. For the entire month of November, Dax will not shave his facial hair to help raise funds for the study for a cure. DONATE TO DAX'S CAUSE HERE Now when you donate and help us help to find a cure, you can vote on what you would like Dax to do with his facial hair.
Abilene Eagle football looks to fly high in district 3-6A play
SPORTS Video: Dax Gray The Eagles are gearing up for the 88th meeting with the Central Bobcat this Friday ABILENE, Texas — "From here on out, just like I told the guys Monday morning, this is a battle royale from here on out," Abilene football head coach Mike Fullen explains, "If you win - you stay in the ring, you’re if not you’re out of the ring until you win again.” Friday night will mark the 88th meeting between the Abilene Eagles and the Central Bobcats.
Ballinger Bearcat football not only wins but reuites an entire community
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Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NATION-WORLD Reports of "multiple shooters" left many shoppers dead including children in the Cielo Vista Mall EL PASO, Texas — A shooting was reported at 10am MST in the Cielo Vista Mall area in El Paso. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. An El Paso police spokesman said the shooting has ended, and Mayor Dee Margo said three suspects have been taken into custody.
Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NEWS Reports of "multiple shooters" left many shoppers dead including children in a Walmart and surrounding area EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Times is reporting a shooting at the Walmart in the Cielo Vista Mall area. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. An El Paso police officer said he had been told 18 adults and four children were killed in the attack, although the number was not confirmed.
Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NEWS An active scene with a suspect in custody at the Cielo Vista Mall EL PASO, Texas — A shooting was reported at 10 am MST in the Cielo Vista Mall area in El Paso. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. Police say there are two scenes being investigated: at the Walmart and the nearby mall. The name of the suspect is Patrick Crusius, 21-year-old from Allen, Texas. Moments ago, El Paso police spokesman Sgt.
Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NEWS An active scene with a suspect in custody at the Cielo Vista Mall EL PASO, Texas — A shooting was reported at 10am MST in the Cielo Vista Mall area in El Paso. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. An El Paso police spokesman said the shooting has ended, and Mayor Dee Margo said three suspects have been taken into custody.
Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NATION-WORLD An active scene with a suspect in custody at the Cielo Vista Mall EL PASO, Texas — A shooting was reported at 10am MST in the Cielo Vista Mall area in El Paso. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. An El Paso police spokesman said the shooting has ended, and Mayor Dee Margo said three suspects have been taken into custody.
Multiple fatalities during a mass shooting in El Paso
NEWS Reports of "multiple shooters" left many shoppers dead including children in a Walmart and surrounding area EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Times is reporting a shooting at the Walmart in the Cielo Vista Mall area. The shooting has left multiple people dead, El Paso police said Saturday. An El Paso police spokesman said the shooting has ended, and Mayor Dee Margo said three suspects have been taken into custody. Police say there were reports of multiple shooters in the attack.
Ezekiel Elliott is officially a 'non-report' to Cowboys training camp
SPORTS The running back is looking for a new contract and is now holding out until a new deal is negotiated OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboy running back Ezekiel Elliott is "late" to training camp and is now considered a non-report. Elliott is looking for a new deal with more money and is now holding out until his demands are met. The Cowboys held their conditioning run and physicals and held a team meeting Friday. Their first practice in Oxnard, California, is Saturday.
Six quarterbacks that play in Texas named to Davey O'Brien Award watch list
SPORTS The preseason list acknowledges candidates who could take home the nation's top college quarterback award FORT WORTH, Texas — The Davey O’Brien Foundation has revealed the 2019 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List on Tuesday, a group that includes 30 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks. Six players on the list hail from a school in the state of Texas. Texas Tech sophomore Alan Bowman was one of only six sophomores recognized on the watch list.
US men's soccer get lopsided revenge in Gold Cup
SPORTS Trinidad & Tobago pushed the US out of qualifying for the World Cup back in 2017. CLEVELAND, Ohio — The United States men's national soccer team and their fans have felt an emptiness since a shocking night in Fall of 2017. That October night, the heavily favored Americans were facing Trinidad & Tobago in the final game of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. The US team only had to win or tie to qualify.
Texas women's golf earns top spot after historic season
SPORTS Final Golfstat Team Rankings puts Longhorns in #1 spot AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorn women's golf team had the best season in school history and many more are to follow with young talent leading the way. On Tuesday, Freshman Hailee Cooper, sophomore Agathe Laisne and sophomore Kaitlyn Papp all earned Women's Golf Coaches Association First-Team All-America honors. Texas was the only school in the nation to have three golfers named First-Team All-Americans in 2018-19.
Texas A&M track & field athlete can run, jump...and fly?
SPORTS A Texas A&M athlete had a crazy ending in the SEC track & field championship over the weekend. FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — A Texas A&M University track & field athlete had to pull out his "super powers" to win an event. During the South Eastern Conference (SEC) track & field championships, junior Infinite Tucker was neck-and-neck with a teammate for the final stretch of the 400-meter hurdles, when he went full "Superman" to take first place on the podium.
Hampton men’s basketball complete come back win to extend season
Hampton men’s basketball senior Trevond Barnes HAMPTON, Va.– The Pirates are still marching through the month of March. Hampton men’s basketball team came back to win against Charleston Southern 73-67 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Tuesday night. Junior Jermaine Marrow lead the Pirates with 20 points that helped Hampton rally back from an 11-point second half deficit to advance their post season play.
Hampton men’s basketball complete come back win to extend season
Hampton men’s basketball senior Trevond Barnes HAMPTON, Va. – The Pirates are still marching through the month of March. Hampton men’s basketball team came back to win against Charleston Southern 73-67 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Tuesday night. Junior Jermaine Marrow led the Pirates with 20 points that helped Hampton rally back from an 11-point second half deficit to advance their post-season play.
Washington Redskins QB Colt McCoy has second leg surgery since injury in early December
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy is using crutches again. Redskins QB Colt McCoy leaves the field after fracturing his fibula vs. Eagles Back in December, McCoy broke his fibula early in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles which ended up being a season-ending injury. Quarterback Alex Smith was already sidelined with a broken leg and the ‘Skins were scrambling to find anyone to play quarterback late in the season.
Hampton men’s hoops win big in first round of postseason tournament
Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey with Head Coach Buck Joyner after the 81-72 win over St. Francis College (NY) in the John McLendon Classic. Photo Credit: Hampton University Athletics HAMPTON, Va. – Senior Trevond Barnes scored a career-high 22 points as Hampton defeated St. Francis College (NY) 81-72 in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Thursday night. Barnes also won MVP honors for the Coach John McLendon Classic.
Norfolk State men’s basketball shocks top seed in NIT first round
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Norfolk State men’s basketball team is making big waves in the postseason. The Spartans came back from a 10-point deficit to beat top seed Alabama in overtime during the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night. The 80-79 win is the fourth win for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in NIT history. Delaware State was the last team to win a game in the NIT in 2006.
A dying mother's wish comes true for her son
TORONTO, Canada – A woman named Tammy Whitehead on Facebook, posted a very touching post about her nephew Anderson that has gone viral. In the post, Whitehead explains that Anderson’s mother was dying of cancer and only wanted one thing for him, to have his dream of meeting his idol come true. Anderson is a huge fan of the National Hockey League team Montreal Canadiens and his favorite player is the goalie, Casey Price.
Norfolk nonprofit providing food assistance for pets during government shutdown
NORFOLK, Va. - Heidi Watkins has always loved animals. Since she has an extensive background working with organizations that help the less fortunate, Watkins took that experience to the next level. In 2017, Watkins started "Winston Wishes," a nonprofit that helps with food assistance for pets. "I just wanted to do something different," Watkins said.
‘Skins scoop: Redskins introduce new brews, new threads
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Flying high this week after their season opening win, the Washington Redskins saw some new things at Redskins Park. New brews: The ‘Skins partner up with Charlottesville’s Devil’s Backbone Brewery to come up with two craft beers that will be sold at FedEx Field during every Burgundy and Gold home game this season.
Suffolk barber shop gives away free haircuts and school supplies
SUFFOLK, Va. - Two things come to mind for students when they hear that the start of the school year is just around the corner: New school supplies and new haircuts. One barber shop in Suffolk gave away both haircuts and school supplies to students to win the new school year on Monday. Cut N' Shears has been running this event since 2012, and we got to see their awesome holiday tradition. "Giving them [students] a sharp haircut, but gives us the opportunity to let them focus for the year.
Redskins announce first unofficial depth chart of the season
RICHMOND, Va. — The Washington Redskins have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2018 season on Monday. The team’s depth chart shows which player is starting at each position and the back-ups are ranked behind. There are no surprises on most of the offensive side of the team. Offseason addition quarterback Alex Smith will be starting as the offensive gunslinger.
Redskin fan appreciation day brought crowds and smiles
RICHMOND, Va. -- Saturday was circled on many calendars of Washington Redskin fans for months. It was fan appreciation day at training camp for team's most loyal spectators to see the team up close and personal before the start of the 2018 season. There were performances by the "First Ladies of Washington" - the Redskin Cheerleaders, and the Washington Redskins Marching Band.
‘Skins scoop: Running back Rob Kelley is due for a new nickname
RICHMOND, Va. — Running back Rob Kelley took the podium Thursday afternoon expecting to talk about football. Instead, questions flowed in about his weight, hair, and nickname. Kelley’s first year with the Redskins, he had dreadlocks that would reach the middle of his back. This season, he came a little more aerodynamical. “I think it was time for a change,” Kelley said. “I think it was like a bold statement showing that I’m ready to change.
‘Skins Scoop: wide receiver Josh Doctson leaves practice early with injury
RICHMOND, Va. — Wide receiver Josh Doctson left the morning practice session early after diving for a pass and hitting the ground hard at Redskins Training Camp on Wednesday morning. Team officials said that Doctson will be evaluated for a left shoulder injury. Cornerback Josh Norman was covering Doctson during the play and Norman believes that Doctson “jammed” his shoulder. Doctson later tweeted with the hashtag “#Imgood”.
News 3 ‘tags’ along on conservationists’ journey to band ospreys for research
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The osprey bird is making a huge comeback in population in our area. Keeping up with their breeding, migration and life span data is all done by aluminum bands that are fastened to the bird's legs. News 3 Photojournalist Dax Gray went on the water to see how it's done. "Banding birds is important because it lets us learn about their migratory habits, their forging habits, and it lets us know about longevity too.
Virginia students speak to astronaut on board International Space Station from NASA Langley
HAMPTON, Va. – NASA’s Langley Research Center hosted an event Tuesday where Virginia students and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst on board the International Space Station got to speak. First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam served as the mistress of ceremonies. More than 800 students across Langley’s five state region, including Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia participated in person or virtually.
‘Skins scoop: Rookie running back Derrius Guice brings his mother to tears
BATON ROUGE, La. – Redskins 2018 second round draft pick, Derrius Guice, has been making the most of his early NFL career. Coming out of college, several draft experts said that Guice had “off the field issues”. Well, the running back from LSU is doing everything in his power to prove them wrong. Back in May, Guice invited 50 random Burgundy and Gold fans to a night out to the movies. It is these kind of gestures that are making Guice a fan-favorite before he even plays a down for the ‘Skins.
‘These are the sounds that I have been missing’ Local nonprofit donates hearing aids to ODU student
NORFOLK, Va. – After a local student suffering from hearing loss did not have the means to pay for assistance, a local foundation stepped up to help. Meet rising ODU senior Louisa Opoku. Brought to America from Ghana by her mother five years ago, she graduated from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria. Now she is a proud Monarch. “I am the first person in my family to be in college in the United States. It was such a big deal,” said Opoku. Louisa recently found out that she is losing her hearing.
March Madness Selection Show rolls out new format, twitter erupts with criticism
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $500 ATLANTA, Ga. – “Selection Sunday” has been marked on calendars of every college basketball player and fan since the season started. The annual event lets everyone know which college basketball teams will play in the end of the season tournament for the national title. The teams are selected by an NCAA committee.
Washington Redskins re-sign kicker Dustin Hopkins
ASHBURN, Va. — Kicker Dustin Hopkins has re-signed with the Washington Redskins the team announced Monday. Washington did not disclose the terms of the contract. Kicker Dustin Hopkins resigns with Redskins Monday.(Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) Hopkins, 27 years-old, made 73 of 87 career field goal attempts in three seasons. 83.9 percent success rate, which ranks second in franchise history among kickers with at least 50 tries. His career-long is 54 yards.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett awarded national coach of the year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett has a stellar trophy case, with a new addition that came Thursday. The United States Basketball Writers voted Bennett the Henry Iba Award which is college basketball’s national coach of the year award, for the third time. On the same week of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) coach of the year award, Bennett enters the realm of college basketball’s elite.
Virginia Cavaliers cruise past Louisville in ACC quarterfinals
BROOKLYN, NY – The Virginia Cavaliers are not letting the nation’s top spot go to their heads as they are taking one game at a time in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tournament. The “Wahoos” move on to the semifinals with a win over Louisville Thursday, 75 – 58. UVA’s sophomore Kyle Guy led all scorers with 19 points and Virginia Beach native Devon Hall added 14 points and five assists. The Cavaliers had five players score in double digits.
Washington Redskins to present replacement players with 1987 Super Bowl rings
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Does the old saying go like this, “no good deed goes unrewarded“? If memory serves me right, that is not the correct saying. If memory serves any of us correctly, the 1987 NFL season had a three week player strike which used replacement players called “scabs” during that time.
Norfolk State men’s basketball falls in MEAC tournament quarterfinals
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State Spartans were looking forward to a redemption shot against the cross town rival Hampton Pirates. As fate would have it, that will not happen after losing to North Carolina A&T on Thursday night in the MEAC quarterfinals, 70 – 64. The Spartans (14-and-19) had the lead at halftime 37 – 32. Norfolk State senior Kyle Williams hits a three-pointer early in the second half to extend the Spartan lead to nine. Williams would finish with a team high 20 points.
Redskin’s Ryan Kerrigan got married, crushing the hearts of female fans
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calf. – Deep into the offseason, the Washington Redskins are not suiting up for games or practice. However, a very popular Redskin suited up and got hitched over the weekend. Defensive End Ryan Kerrigan married fiancé Jessica Mazura Saturday in Huntington Beach, CA – just a short drive from where Mazura grew up. The news brought joy to most Redskins fans. However, some suffered burgundy and gold heartbreak – as they appear to find Kerrigan easy to like, and easy on the eyes.
Hampton men’s basketball beats Norfolk State to claim Battle of the Bay, share of MEAC title
NORFOLK, Va. - The Pirates of Hampton University have batten down the hatches to finish the season on an eight game winning streak. Their latest flogging came at the hands of Norfolk State on Thursday night, 74 -71. The win for the Pirates kept them at top of the conference and a share of the regular season championship. Before the game started, there was a five team tie for first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
One of the most revered sports rivalries reignited tonight as UNC hosts Duke
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Wherever you might reside, you should have heard, at one time, about the Carolina-Duke rivalry. From coast to coast, the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill vs. Duke University basketball rivalry is considered one of the most intense of all U.S. sports. The two schools are located only 10 miles apart. U.S. Highway 15 – “Tobacco Road” is the beaten path these two schools travel twice a season to meet. The rivalry dates back to the start of prohibition.
UNC tops Duke with help from second half run
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – In front of a sold-out Dean Dome, the UNC Tar Heels hands Duke Blue Devils their third loss in four game with a 82-78 win. The victory for the Tar Heels has given them their seventh win in Atlantic Coast Conference play this season. The three other teams that are sitting with seven wins in the ACC are Miami, Louisville, and Duke. All four teams are jockeying for third place in the conference with Clemson in second and UVA with a dominate top spot.
The “sweetness” of living on a legacy and presenting the NFL Man of the Year award
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Some would say that it is very difficult to find one's identity in the shadows of a famous parent. Jarrett Payton proves those theories can be wrong throughout his life with heart, courage, and persistence. Son of NFL Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, "JP" remembers when his father would say "be better than me" meaning off the field rather than on.
Redskins fans at Super Bowl 52 sound off on the Alex Smith trade
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In a land where single digit temperatures freeze the outside air, Redskin fans from near and far clear the inside air on their thoughts of the Alex Smith trade. The crazy tuesday night, when word came out about the swap, fans talk about the winners and losers of a trade that was made public on social media.
Ex-Redskin Kendall Fuller learns of his trade on Twitter
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va – The breaking news everyone was talking about on Tuesday night, the Washington Redskins have a new quarterback. The Skins have agreed in principal to a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for quarterback Alex Smith. For hours, rumors were circulating around sporting news outlets on the terms of the deal. The most popular ideas of the trade were Smith to the Redskins for a third round pick in 2018 and defensive back Kendall Fuller. Which was news to us all, especially Fuller.
Fans in Minnesota experience how a Super Bowl football is made
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Have you ever wondered how a professional football is made? At the NFL Experience in downtown Minneapolis, fans can see the entire process of how an official NFL football is created. “It’s literally the one moment of the year we look forward to the most,” Wilson’s Director of Communications Kristina Lohman explained.
Washington Redskins’ Morgan Moses shows off footwear for season finale
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Washington Redskins (7-and-8) can avoid their first losing season since 2014 with a win against the New York Giants (2-and-13) today. The Giants have lost five straight as the Redskins are looking to extend their two game winning streak. WTKR’s Adam Winkler looks more in depth with what is at stake today earlier this week. Offensive tackle Morgan Moses is looking forward to winning and also the new year with his new kicks he will be wearing during today’s season finale.
UVA men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett hits 200th win milestone
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – “Rags to Riches” was the number one song in 1953. It was sung by Grammy Award winning singer Tony Bennett. The University of Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett (no relation) was born 16 years later. The title of the song can be used to describe what Coach Bennett has done with the UVA’s men’s basketball program since he was hired in 2009. Bennett picked up his 200th win as the Cavaliers coach Saturday afternoon in the Wahoos’ 59-58 win over Boston College.
Former ODU QB Taylor Heinicke challenges a hip-hop star to a football competition on Twitter
HOUSTON, Tx. – When you are put in the most important role on the field for an NFL team, great responsibility comes with the position. Apparently, so does great criticism and judgement. Taylor Heinicke of the Houston Texans. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) This is one thing Old Dominion University alumnus Taylor Heinicke found with the new glory of playing quarterback for the Houston Texans this past weekend. Heinicke came into the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for an injured T.J. Yates.
High School Football State Championships postponed due to weather
HAMPTON, Va. – The Virginia High School League (VHSL) announced Friday morning that Saturday’s six football state championship games have been postponed until Sunday due to an expected 4-6 inches of snow in various parts of the state. Due to the winter weather advisory forecast of 4-6 inches of snow expected across various parts of Virginia all championship football games for Sat., Dec. 9 are postponed and are re-scheduled for Sun, Dec. 10.
Injuries still haunting Redskins as playoff hopes slip away
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden has ruled out tight end Jordan Reed, wide receiver Maurice Harris, and safety Montae Nicholson for Sunday’s tilt against the LA Chargers. Six other players are listed as questionable before the team makes the trip to the west coast.
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