College athletes in Texas will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses that want to use their name, image or likeness under a new law Gov. Greg Abbott signed Monday … more

Jaylen Phillips knew Sam Houston State was in for a special season. Though just a freshman, Phillips understood what a strong team culture looks like. more

Paddy Fisher is generally a positive, upbeat person. He is a magnetic presence with an endearing personality and infectious smile. But the 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker is going through the most … more

Paddy Fisher remembers it fondly. more

No. 1-seed Stephen F. Austin got a scare from No. 3 Sam Houston State in their Southland Conference Tournament women’s basketball championship game Sunday afternoon, but the Ladyjacks dominated defensively late to pull away for a 56-45 win in a classic “Battle of the Piney Woods” at the Merrell Center and earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. more

Abilene Christian entered the Southland Conference men’s basketball tournament championship game Saturday ranked eighth in the NCAA in scoring defense. Then the Wildcats went out and showed why. more

The goals are the 2024 Olympics and NFL Draft. That’s always been the M.O. for Bryce Foster, a two-sport star athlete with an impossibly bright future. more