Simone Biles, who returned to her first competition since she withdrew from five out of six events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, returns with a vengeance. By Roz Edward – Atlanta Daily World Olympic champion and gymnastic marvel Simone Biles has earned the title of most decorated gymnast in U.S. History with her 33rd World […]
Longview High School and Lufkin High School are coming together for the first time before their football game on September 15, to provide meals for hungry East Texans. “We are thrilled that two new school districts want to have their own pantry raid to benefit the East Texas Food Bank (ETFB),” said David Emerson, CEO […]
Tyler ISD recently announced V.J. Bunner as Tyler Legacy High School’s new head baseball coach. Coach Bunner comes to Tyler from Diboll High School, where he has been the head baseball coach since 2019. This past season he led the Lumberjacks to a 26-11-1 record with a Regional Semifinals appearance. In 2022, Bunner led the […]
Tyler, TX – Tyler High School senior athletes signed letters of intent to play football at the collegiate level today. The signing ceremony took place in the theatre before the athletes’ families, coaches, and teammates. Tyler High athletes signing letters of intent include: Tory Howland, Football – Centenary College Stats: 2022 Season: Linebacker & Defensive […]
Over the years, there have been debates on whether college students should get paid for playing sports. The issue is no longer a debate. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill recently that will allow college athletes in Georgia to make money off their images. The law, which takes effect in July, will protect student […]
Breaking Barriers: Boston Red Sox Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Baseball History. Bianca Smith, 29, becomes the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball. She will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in Fort Meyers, Fla. By Stacy M. Brown/Special to ETR Bianca Smith, […]
