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Beard had been suspended without pay since his arrest on Dec. 12. He was in the second year of a seven-year $35 million contract with UT Austin.

Security experts cautioned that the swap potentially sends a message that arresting and jailing Americans on trumped up charges could motivate foreign governments to continue the practice. But Texans who knew Griner as an athlete and student shared their joy over the news.

The Horned Frogs had a turnaround season powered by newly minted Heisman finalist Max Duggan and new head coach Sonny Dykes.

If you're not already on the way to California, there are a number of local spots to watch the Western Conference Final.

Scheffler ended up finishing three shots over Rory McIlroy to win his first major championship.

Scottie Scheffler continued his dominating year on the golf course with his first major championship at the Masters. His victory came as Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf.

Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.

If the bill becomes law, Texas will join at least five other states that have passed such legislation.

A look at a bullfighting training center in San Isidro, Texas.

The bill requiring Texas public school athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth appears poised to become law.