Honeybees up winning streak to nine straight
The Stephenville Honeybees showed no signs of a post-Christmas hangover as they went 4-0 at the Battlin’ Billie Classic on Thursday and Friday.
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Honeybees win pair to improve to 20-2
The Stephenville Honeybees picked up a pair of victories on Thursday in first-day action of the 10th Annual Battlin’ Billie Classic.
Cowboys face short week again, still alive in NFC East race
FRISCO — Another short week for the Dallas Cowboys, another chance to keep alive their chances of catching NFL-leading Philadelphia in the NFC East. The Cowboys (11-4) visit Tennessee on Thursday night, which means the one victory needed by the Eagles to dethrone the defending division champs can’t happen until three days later.
No. 1 Purdue headlines AP Top 25; Miami leaps, UNC returns
Purdue remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a third straight week, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina returned to the rankings and New Mexico cracked the poll for the first time in eight years.
Texans finally close out game in 19-14 win over Titans
HOUSTON — After coming oh-so close in their past two games, the Houston Texans finally got over the hump Saturday with a win over the Tennessee Titans to snap a nine-game skid. Houston (2-12-1) beat Tennessee 19-14 for its first victory since beating the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct.
Tune’s TD throw completes Houston’s rally past La-Lafayette
SHREVEPORT, La. — Clayton Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell for a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds remaining, and Houston rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 23-16 in the Independence Bowl on Friday.
Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
When Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. Clemente, for them, is the pinnacle of what it means to be a true Puerto Rican. His name is in their songs, and kids read about his story in school. His picture hangs in the houses of many Latino ballplayers.
Texans trounce Huston-Tillotson by 58
STEPHENVILLE — The Texans went off against Huston-Tillotson on Dec. 21 at Wisdom Gymnasium, establishing multiple season records in route to a 114-56 victory over the Rams.
Tarleton Football signs highly coveted offensive linemen Connally, Hall
STEPHENVILLE — Last Wednesday marked the first day of the early period for football recruits to sign their national letters of intent, and the Texans announced they have signed two highly coveted offensive linemen out of high school.
Week at a Glance: Wisdom Gym to serve Texan Basketball doubleheader
Texan Basketball looks to remain undefeated in Wisdom Gym as conference play begins with a doubleheader. Women’s basketball will begin conference play against Abilene Christian on Thursday, while the men’s team will face UT Arlington after the women finish up in Wisdom Gym.