FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters

FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Tony Romo OWI arrest, on leave from CBS indefinitely

Tony Romo is on leave from his broadcast role with CBS "until further notice" after he was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee a week prior.

Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry while neck-and-neck in AL West

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will renew their in-state rivalry this weekend as the teams are neck-and-neck in the American League West.

Taysom Hill announces departure from Saints after stellar nine-year run

Taysom Hill made a name for himself with the New Orleans Saints as a “Swiss Army Knife" for the franchise serving as a valued asset on offense as a runner, passer, and receiver.

UIL's new heat safety rules for outdoor activities
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Starting August 1, the University Interscholastic League will require schools to monitor heat conditions at sports and marching band practice.

UIL requiring new mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities

Starting August 1, the University Interscholastic League will require schools to monitor heat conditions at sports and marching band practice.

Texas Football star hosts surprise shopping spree for kids
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Just days before preseason practice resumes, Texas Football star Graceson Littleton surprised local kids with a shopping spree.

Jordan Devey, Super Bowl-winning ex-Patriots lineman, dies

Jordan Devey, a former NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, has died, his family confirmed this week.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the start of training camp after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and hand injuries in a recent car crash.

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

Austin FC ready to resume MLS play
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With the World Cup break in the rearview mirror, Major League Soccer is back in business. Austin FC resumes regular season play on July 22 at home against Seattle.

Pro Boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Brazos County bicycle crash

Rising professional boxer and Texas A&M employee Hannah Rapp was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near College Station, leading to the arrest of driver Charles Eric Medina on a manslaughter charge.

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0.  Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries

President Trump presents World Cup to Spain

As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.

Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record

The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend. 

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime

A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.