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Friday football fever; bi-district round (11/13)
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Harlan- 48, United- 14 Miller- 58, Zapata- 0 Blanco- 37, Hebbronville- 6 Ray- 42, Cigarroa- 14 Smithson Valley- 77, Nixon- 15 Brennan- 66, Johnson- 14 For more headlines, click here
Vianney races past Wildcats in district semifinals
Vianney ended Union’s football season in the Class 4 District 2 semifinals Friday, Nov. 6, at Stierberger Stadium in a high-scoring game, 56-39. Union ended its season at 8-2 and the Four Rivers Conference champion. Vianney (4-7) advanced to the Class 4 District 2 title game at Sullivan this Friday. Kickoff is 7 p.m. kA 4=2DDlQAcQm“%96 32== 5:5?’E 3@F?46 @FC H2J[” &?:@? w625 r@249 yFDE:?
Sullivan wins shootout over Pacific
Multiple times on Friday night, Pacific had Sullivan redo kickoffs that went out of bounds. They may have wanted to redo the entire game once it was over, as the Eagles (8-2) blasted the Indians (2-8), 66-20, in the first round of the Class 4 District 2 tournament. kA 4=2DDlQAcQm!24:7:4 FD65 <:4<@77D E92E <6AE 8@:?8 @FE @7 3@F?5D E@ E96:C 7:6=5 A@D:E:@? 25G2?E286 E9C@F89@FE E96 82>6[ 3FE $F==:G2?
Friday football fever; Week 10 (10/30)
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Martin 28 - South San 14 United 38 - Del Rio 6 Texas School for Deaf 26 - St Aug 6 Hebbronville 81 - Falfurrias 0 LBj 17 - Alexander 3 Sharyland 31 - Cigarroa 12 Edcouch 46 - Zapata 12 [Knippa 46 - Bruni 0 CC Winn 30 - Nixon 6 For more headlines, click here
Player of the week - Emil Cardenas
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - When the Alexander Bulldogs needed a dominant performance to stay in the postseason hunt, defensive tackle Emil Cardenas delivered a game for the record books. The senior anchor put up video game numbers in Alexander's recent victory over Del Rio, completely taking over the line of scrimmage. Cardenas racked up an astounding 17 total tackles—including 11 solo stops and eight tackles for loss—alongside four sacks and four quarterback hurries on the night.
Blue Jays bury Holt to close regular season
The hosts started fast, but the visitors started best. After Holt (3-6, 3-4) scored just four plays into the game, Washington (3-6, 3-4) rolled around, over, and through their opponent in winning 62-22 for a lopsided final game of the regular season. kA 4=2DDlQAcQmx?5:2? D@A9@>@C6 BF2CE6C324< {2?5@? sF<6 D4@C65 =6DD E92? EH@ >:?FE6D :?E@ E96 82>6 @? 2 db\J2C5 DH66A[ 3FE E96 q=F6 y2J 5676?D6 DE:776?65 7C@> E96C6 2?5 2==@H65 E96 (2D9:?8E@?
Band of the week: Cigarroa Toros
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tonight's Band of the Week honors go to the Mighty Cigarroa Toros and their fall production, One Thousand Paper Cranes, featuring more than 100 students led by Drum Majors Oscar Perez and Carlos Garcia. After road stops in Carrizo Springs, Calallen and Robstown plus both hometown festivals — where Percussion, Colorguard and Drum Majors each took Best Section — the Toros now turn to tomorrow's UIL Marching Competition. For more headlines, click here
Friday football fever; Week 8 (10/16)
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United- 34, United South- 14 Medina Valley- 84, Martin- 0 Nixon- 51, MacArthur- 20 Zapata- 58, Valley View- 14 Round Rock Academy- 44, St. Augustine- 6 Nueces Canyon- 47, Bruni- 6 George West- 37, Hebbronville- 0 For more headlines, click here
Player of the week: Angel Valdez
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - We go out to the home of the Tigers and their running back, Angel Valdez, who powered Martin in last Friday's old-fashioned shootout with MacArthur, putting 55 points on the board. The junior etched his name in the Laredo record books, notching the 3rd-most rushing yards in a single game with 373 yards to go along with six touchdowns. For Valdez, it's all about carving out his own legacy in Laredo.
Wildcats roll over St. James
Get in and get out. That was the goal for Union (6-1, 4-0) on Friday night as the Wildcats traveled to St. James (2-5, 0-4) and avoided the perils of a trap game with an easy 49-6 victory. kA 4=2DDlQAcQm&?:@? w625 r@249 yFDE:? vC29= >256 DFC6 E@ 92>>6C E96 A@:?E 9@>6 E9C@F89@FE AC24E:46 :? E96 H66< =625:?8 FA E@ E96 82>6]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQAcQm“%92E H2D E96 >6DD286 2== H66< 4@>:?8 @FE @7 2? 6>@E:@?2= H:? @G6C q@C8:2 2?5 <?@H:?8 H92E H6 92G6 4@>:?8 FA :? (66<D g 2?5 h[” vC29= D2:5] “xE H@F=5 92G6 366?
Friday football fever; King of the Mountain week 7
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Longhorns' Ethan Estrada is the new challenger in this week's King of the Mountain poll. The Challenger: United Longhorns' Ethan Estrada United put an exclamation point on its showdown with the district-unbeaten teams, and Ethan Estrada made sure it was loud. Late in the third quarter, Estrada returned a punt for a touchdown—and dragged a defender the final seven yards into the end zone.
United South students organize breast cancer walk
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two United South students, Carlos Blanco and Natalie Reynoso, organized a walk to support the fight against breast cancer. Their peers, teachers, and administrators joined the walk. Proceeds went to the Laredo chapter of the American Cancer Society for its Pink Pearls and Heels and Men Wear Pink campaigns. “When everyone started walking together, it showed that we are here, unified and all here to support the same cause,” Blanco said.
Laredo kicks off five-week breast cancer awareness fundraiser
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The American Cancer Society's annual fundraiser is underway in Laredo with the Men Wear Pink and Pink Pearls and Heels events. 15 men and women, including educators, business leaders and influencers, will spend the next five weeks raising funds to help those affected by breast cancer. Two participants have a personal connection to the cause as breast cancer survivors themselves.
Bulldogs edge Blue Jays in overtime
Yogi Berra said it best. It was deja vu all over again, as for the third week in a row Washington (0-4, 0-2) lost on the final play of the game, this time 28-26 in overtime to Ft. Zumwalt South (1-3, 1-3) Friday night at Scanlan Stadium. kA 4=2DDlQAcQm(2D9:?8E@? 92D @?=J EC2:=65 E9:D D62D@? 7@C 2 E@E2= @7 aa D64@?5D 3FE C6>2:?D H:?=6DD @? E96 J62C]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQAcQm“~FC <:5D 2C6 A=2J:?8 92C5 2?5 H@C<:?8 E96:C E2:=D @77[” (2D9:?8E@? w625 r@249 |2EE z=6:? D2:5[ “3FE H6 ;FDE 42?’E 86E @FE @7 @FC @H?
World Jai Alai League Begins Its Second Century Under New Owner Rob Gough
Entrepreneur and investor launches long-term transformation as the world's fastest ball sport celebrates 100 years in Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneur and investor Rob Gough has acquired the World Jai Alai League, launching a long-term vision to modernize one of America’s most historic professional sports traditions and carry it into its second century. The acquisition comes at a landmark moment.
Laredo American Little League qualifies for World Series
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo's American Little League Senior Division team is headed to the World Series in South Carolina after defeating Victoria (Texas East) 4-3 July 20 in the championship game of the 2026 Southwest Regional Senior League Tournament. The Laredo team, made up of high schoolers, also defeated New Braunfels 12-0 in the tournament. Victoria handed Laredo its only loss of the tournament in the opening round.
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The ongoing Iran War is reshaping the region in ways that exceed all prior projections, compelling all parties involved in the conflict, or affected by it, to reposition themselves and reconsider the assumptions that have long guided their decisions. What is unfolding is not simply a redrawing of the balance of power in the region. More fundamentally, Iran and its Axis of Resistance allies are being forced to confront long-deferred questions.
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As the war on Iran continues to wreak havoc in the region, Yemen has been conspicuously absent from the escalating conflict. All eyes are on the Houthis, who have so far been reluctant to join the war. Should the Houthis mobilize, or should Israel and the US attack Yemen unprovoked, the threat to Sana’a, Yemen’s crown jewel and one of the best-preserved living ancient cities in the world, should worry us all.
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It took the Houthis less than three days to announce their military and political support for Gaza in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023. By October 19, they had fired their first missile toward Israel. Just one month later, they hijacked the Galaxy Leader ship and launched their campaign to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea.
Playforge Lands North American Distribution Deal With EQL Games
New game genres, including ‘Rotocade® ’ and ‘Dial’, expand content options for North American lottery operators LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Playforge, the next-gen iLottery games studio, has announced a strategic distribution agreement with EQL Games, a provider of disruptive gaming content to lottery partners, bringing a new wave of high-retention, mobile-first iLottery games to the North American market.
San Francisco Unicorns Announce TrueFoundry Partnership Ahead of Iconic Bay to Breakers Race
Unicorns CEO David White and TrueFoundry CEO Nikunj Bajaj to run the race connected together as part of a “centipede” team. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- The San Francisco Unicorns have announced an Official Partnership with TrueFoundry, a Bay Area-based enterprise AI infrastructure platform that empowers organizations to scale governed agentic AI applications.
Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. and First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. Agree to Merge Original
Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. and First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. Agree to Merge CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & DOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. (“Cambridge Financial”), the mutual holding company of Cambridge Savings Bank, and First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc.
Catalist Sports Secures New Supplier Licenses in Arkansas and Nebraska
New approvals in U.S. states and applications in Canadian provinces drive Catalist Sports’ latest expansion across regulated North American markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Catalist Sports, a leading licensed supplier of sports betting content to the regulated U.S. marketplace, has continued to expand its regulated market footprint with new supplier licenses secured in Arkansas and Nebraska, alongside recently submitted Canadian applications in Ontario...
San Francisco Unicorns Extend Major Partner Status with Qualys through 2027
San Francisco Unicorns x Qualys Cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solution provider Qualys signs contract for front-of-shirt sponsorship, renews Major Partner status for two seasons SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- The San Francisco Unicorns have confirmed a partnership extension with Qualys, Inc.
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Wales At Aviva Stadium
Ireland continue their Guinness Men's Six Nations campaign on Friday night. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Wales at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Following a bonus point win in London last time out, Ireland return home to Aviva Stadium to continue their Championship campaign against Wales, with two players in line for milestone caps.
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium
Stuart McCloskey starts in Ireland's midfield on Saturday. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Italy at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 2.10pm).
Huddle Launches Enhanced Ice Hockey Product as Winter Olympics Capture Global Attention
Huddle Launches Enhanced Ice Hockey Product as Winter Olympics Capture Global Attention Huddle anticipates increase in NHL and global ice hockey betting with new automation upgrades, delivering sharper player-prop accuracy and higher uptime NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Huddle, the premium odds feed provider, has announced significant upgrades to its global ice hockey offering ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, deploying proprietary automation and...
The Unit Announces Appointment of Co-Founder Conor Durnin to Leadership Team
Conor Durnin, Co-Founder at The Unit Seasoned product and technology leader steps into full-time executive role as The Unit accelerates growth across sports betting and iGaming DUNDALK, NORTH CAROLINA, IRELAND, February 4, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- The Unit, the leader in product design and development for iGaming and sports betting, has announced the appointment of Conor Durnin to its leadership team.
Bemand Names Ireland Team To Face England In Cork
Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash against England at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 4.45pm). Following a bonus point win in Parma last time out, Ireland return home to Cork for a Round 3 showdown against the Red Roses, with the Main Stand and Terrace in Virgin Media Park now sold out and very limited tickets remaining for the North and South Terraces.
Bemand Names Ireland Team To Face Italy In Parma
Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Sunday’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Parma (Kick-off 3pm Irish time). Edel McMahon returns to the starting XV to captain Ireland for the Round 2 trip to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.
Ireland ‘A’ Team Named To Face England ‘A’ In Bristol
Ireland ‘A’ Head Coach Mike Prendergast has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Sunday’s clash against England ‘A’ at Ashton Gate (Kick-off 1pm). Leinster’s Max Deegan captains a side that contains an exciting mix of senior capped internationals and young players who have performed impressively for their Provinces.
Garry Ringrose Signs New Three-Year Irish Rugby Contract
The IRFU is delighted to announce that Garry Ringrose has signed a new long-term contract extension to continue playing with Ireland and Leinster Rugby until the end of the 2027/28 season. Ringrose has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with Irish Rugby and his commitment is a further boost ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
Goodfella’s Becomes An Official Sponsor Of The Irish Women’s Rugby Team
Goodfella’s is proud to announce its new partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as an Official Sponsor of the Irish Women’s Rugby Team. This alliance marks Goodfella’s’ first major sporting partnership, and comes at an exciting time for Irish Rugby as they celebrate the 150th anniversary and gear up for a high profile tournament agenda in 2025.
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Argentina At Aviva Stadium
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Friday night’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Farrell has included two uncapped players in his Match Day Squad, as Leinster pair Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast are named on the replacements bench, while Cian Healy is in line to win his 133rd Test cap, moving him level with Brian O’Driscoll at the top of Ireland’s all-time appearance list.
Join The Friday Night Lights Show At Aviva Stadium Ahead Of New Zealand Showdown
We kick off the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium this Friday night as Andy Farrell‘s Ireland welcome New Zealand to Dublin for a mouthwatering showdown. It promises to be a special occasion at the Home of Irish Rugby as Ireland and New Zealand renew their rivalry at the start of an epic November series, with Argentina, Fiji and Australia also set to visit Aviva Stadium this month. Limited tickets for Argentina and Fiji are available on General Sale here.
The Houthi Strike on Tel Aviv: A Non-Escalatory Escalation
Young Yemenis attend a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israel military assault on Gaza in Al-Ma’ars Square in Al-Zahra district in Hudaydah governorate on March 1, 2024 // Sana'a Center photo On July 19, a Houthi drone struck an apartment building a few hundred meters from the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring a dozen others.
Ireland ‘A’ To Face England ‘A’ In February 2025
The IRFU is delighted to confirm that Ireland ‘A’ will take on England ‘A’ at Ashton Gate Stadium next February, providing more young players within the system with exposure to high-level game time in a green jersey. The fixture will take place on Sunday, 23 February and kick off at 1pm. The most recent meeting between the teams was back in 2015 – then named England Saxons and Ireland Wolfhounds – and saw the visitors claim a 18-9 victory at Musgrave Park in Cork.
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
An Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect with the National Coaching Team and perform under the intensity of the National Team environment.
Ireland Sevens Squads Confirmed For HSBC SVNS Grand Final In Madrid
The Ireland Men’s and Women’s Sevens squads, sponsored by TritonLake, have been named for this weekend’s inaugural HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid. Following the conclusion of the seven-leg regular season, the top eight teams in the Men’s and Women’s SVNS Standings assemble in the Spanish capital for a winner-takes-all event across three days from May 31 to June 2, where a podium finish could be act as the springboard for Olympic medal success later this summer.
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 3pm). Ireland opened their Championship with a bonus point win away in France last weekend, and return to a sold-out Aviva Stadium for their first home match of 2024 against the Azzurri. Caelan Doris will captain Farrell’s side for the first time, becoming the 110th player to captain the Ireland Men’s team in Test rugby.
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy Clash In Cork
Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.15pm). Ireland opened their 2024 Championship with an impressive bonus point win in France last weekend, with Murphy’s side returning home to Cork for their first home game of the campaign.
Combined Academies Squad Launched Ahead Of Italy Trip
A new Ireland Combined Academies Programme, sponsored by PwC, has been launched to provide young players from within the Provincial Academy system with access to competitive game time this December and January.
Week 11 Football - Sullivan 30, Union 7
Top-seeded Sullivan used two third-quarter interceptions to pull away from Union Friday in the Class 4 District 2 semifinals, 30-7. Sullivan (8-2) will host Pacific (6-5) next Friday at 7 p.m. in the district championship game. With Sullivan leading 9-7 at the half, Seth Valley picked off two Union passes in the third quarter. The first interception set up Sullivan to march 34 yards and extend the lead to 16-7 on a Franky Erxleben one-yard run.
Peirson Talks Team Up To End Racism Ahead Of Island Visit
Written By Ryan Bailey– Veteran Lion offensive linemen Andrew Peirson and David Knevel are off to Vancouver Island to share more of the BC Lions’ anti-racism initiatives. The Team Up to End Racism (TUTER)program is a partnership between the BC Lions and the government of BC, presenting partners Beedie, RBC and supporting partner Snowcrest that shows youth across the province how they can combat hate.
Men’s Ice Hockey opens NE10 Play with 4-1 win at Assumption
WORCESTER, Mass. (November 4, 2022) -- The Franklin Pierce University men's ice hockey team came ready to rock and roll at the Worcester Ice Center as the Ravens played their first Northeast-10 Conference game of the 2022-2023 season. Franklin Pierce picked up a 4-1 over the defending Northeast-10 Champions, the Assumption Greyhounds, courtesy of four different goal-scorers. Sophomore Ryan Bailey (Atlanta, Ga.) notched his first collegiate goal in the second period, which stood as the game-winner.
Nothing Prepared Me For My Time At A Tom Sandoval Concert
I’ve seen a lot of live music in my day – from the prolific queen of cabaret Countess Luann to Britain’s finest DJ James Kennedy spinning the ones and two – but nothing, I repeat nothing, prepared me for what I saw on November 14 at the Hotel Café in Hollywood. I met some friends on that unseasonably warm Sunday evening for what we knew would be a night of revelry, but underneath all of that excitement, I was nervous.
Cooking up a storm! David Gillick to compete at European Championships 4 years after retiring
FOUR YEARS AFTER retiring due to injury, David Gillick has been named in Ireland’s team for the upcoming European Championships in Amsterdam. The former two-time European indoor champion has been rolling back the years recently and was this afternoon included in an Irish squad of 52 athletes for next month. Gillick finished third in the 400m at the National Championships over the weekend and has worked his way back to peak form having come out of retirement earlier this year.
Academy player organizes book drive to benefit local community
By Ryan Bailey U14 prospect Simon Tonidandel and his Academy teammates collected hundreds of books to benefit Charlotte’s underserved communities CHARLOTTE—As a member of Charlotte FC’s Academy, Simon Tonidandel has a busy schedule. However, in addition to balancing an intensive training routine with his studies, the 13-year-old has taken steps to affect positive change in his community.
"A dream come true": Brandt Bronico on his return to Charlotte
By Ryan Bailey The third addition to Charlotte FC’s inaugural roster brings MLS experience and a track record of success in the Queen City CHARLOTTE—On Friday, Dec. 18th, the day after celebrating its one-year anniversary, Charlotte FC added a third player to its inaugural roster: former Chicago Fire midfielder Brandt Bronico.
Charlotte FC’s First Year: A Timeline
With a keen eye for talent, a global network of contacts, and data analysis skills that helped PSV Eindhoven win three Dutch Eredivisie league titles during his tenure, Thomas Schaling was a rising star in the world of scouting when Charlotte FC secured his services.
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