Houston’s weirdest, craziest and funniest stories of 2023: Here are some of the weirdest, craziest and funniest stories in 2023 including alligators starting ...
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Buc-ee’s made with Lego bricks — and a batmobile — excites fans: A Buc-ee's replica built with Lego bricks excites dual fan bases. While it has fewer bathrooms ...
expressnews.com/business/article/buc-ee-s-lego-replica-facebook-instagram-batmobile-18354123.php
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Texas beaver fossil named for Buc-ee's: "I thought, 'Yeah, it is beaver country.'"
axios.com/local/austin/2023/03/28/texas-beaver-fossil-named-for-buc-ees-gas-station
Unchartered Adventures, popular rage room, heading to San Antonio: A popular rage room in Kyle is opening a second location in Live Oak at what used to be ...
expressnews.com/news/local/article/unchartered-adventures-san-antonio-17768711.php
Paid articlePaid How Texans say the state should spend its $33 billion surplus: Some state surplus ideas from Texas are to buy Mexico, prioritize tax relief or build a...
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Paid articlePaid World Series: Why Houston is a better food city than Philadelphia: The Astros and Phillies will vie for the best baseball team, but when it comes to food,...
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Fourth of July travelers in San Antonio should be ready for high gas prices — and traffic
expressnews.com/business/article/Fourth-of-July-travelers-in-San-Antonio-should-be-17277775.php
Thumbs: Beto O’Rourke’s horrible, no good, very bad day in Comal County: Also: Can expanded Buc-ee’s win back ‘world’s largest’ title for Texas? Happy...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Thumbs-Beto-O-Rourke-s-horrible-no-good-17137962.php
Tiny Buc-ee’s makes mysterious appearance in West Texas: Without beaver nuggets or ready-made brisket sandwiches for sale, the tiniest Buc-ee’s...
expressnews.com/news/local/article/Tiny-Buc-ee-s-makes-mysterious-appearance-in-17062146.php
‘We prefer not to play second fiddle’: New Braunfels reacts to massive Buc-ee’s planned in Tennessee
expressnews.com/news/local/article/New-Braunfels-Bucees-store-Tennessee-16770202.php
F.A.Z. exclusive: Because the obligations of the current contract are not always met on time, the German Football League is rejecting DAZN's offer to buy the ... Show more #DFL #Bundesliga #DAZN www.faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/bundesliga/kein-zuschlag-fuer-dazn-bei-bundesliga-rechten-der-grund-fuer-den-streit-19673045.html
Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/prince-louis-celebrates-sixth-birthday
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the Pisa study. That's because of the lessons and: because of Confucius ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
Report: 76ers filing grievance with league over officiating in playoff series vs. Knicks
sports.yahoo.com/report-76ers-filing-grievance-with-league-over-officiating-in-playoff-series-vs-knicks-040434888.html
Caitlin Clark set to sign new 8-year deal with Nike, reports say - ESPN: Caitlin Clark will reportedly continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40008254/caitlin-clark-set-sign-new-8-year-deal-nike-reports-say
Quick Glance: Historic Shoe Contract: Nike pays Caitlin Clark $28 million
- Caitlin Clark's shoe deal could be worth $28 million.
- Clark set record TV ratings for women's college hoops.
- The negotiations peaked at the NBA All-Star weekend.
- Nike surpasses other brands' offers and plans long-term with Clark.
A teenager with Down's syndrome has received a Guinness World Record after completing the London Marathon. Watch the moment Lloyd crossed the finish line: www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68851567
Lakers’ LeBron James lashes out at replay officials after buzzer-beater loss to Nuggets: “What are we doing?”
denverpost.com/2024/04/23/lakers-lebron-james-replay-officials-nuggets-playoff-loss/
UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287776805.html
Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
Jamal Murray hits buzzer-beater to cap 20-point Game 2 comeback for the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/jamal-murray-denver-nuggets-la-lakers-nba-playoffs-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
- Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.
- Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.
- While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.
- The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
Reports: Ralf Rangnick is the top candidate at Bayern after all: The Munich team wants to have hired a new coach by the end of April; Austria's team boss should ...
diepresse.com/18396816/berichte-ralf-rangnick-doch-top-kandidat-bei-bayern
ATP Masters Madrid: Dominic Thiem loses to Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets: Defeat in the second qualifying round
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-madrid-dominic-thiem-unterliegt-thanasi-kokkinakis-in-zwei-saetzen
HOAXILLA: The Knights Templar: The Skeptical Podcast
spektrum.de/podcast/hoaxilla-wildmics-special-173-die-tempelritter/2214635
Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/04/22/nba-player-poll-2024-lebron-jordan-goat-celtics-nuggets-rudy-gobert-timberwolves/
Quick Glance: NBA Player Poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as GOAT? Most Overrated? Finals Favorites?
- The Athletic journalists interviewed 142 players from all 30 teams for this year's poll.
- Unprecedented participation was seen, with 142 players answering questions about topics like MVP, 'most overrated,' 'player you'd least like to fight,' and new debates over the 65-game rule and the commissioner's grade.
- Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were considered MVP favorites, with Jokić winning MVP and Rudy Gobert ranking fifth in the best defender vote.
- Players also praised emerging talents like Victor Wembanyama and discussed the popularity of female players in basketball and other sports.
Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis to be knighted: The festival is the largest greenfield festival in the world, drawing around 200,000 people each year ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/glastonbury-festival-founder-michael-eavis-9240628
WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up about harrowing Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special
abcnews.go.com/US/wnba-star-brittney-griner-opens-harrowing-russian-detention/story
Nolan Gorman's walk-off homer lifts Cardinals to victory as they edge Diamondbacks 5-3
stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/nolan-gormans-walk-off-homer-lifts-cardinals-to-victory-as-they-edge-diamondbacks-5-3/article_0048f666-00e1-11ef-927d-9381f5d7aa00.html
Chicago Bears to announce plans Wednesday for new domed stadium on lakefront: Team officials will make the announcement at Soldier Field, which would be ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/chicago-bears-to-announce-plans-wednesday-for-new-domed-stadium-on-lakefront/
Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title, will face reigning champion from China
cnn.com/2024/04/23/asia/india-teenager-chess-champion-china-intl-hnk-spt/
Auston Matthews dominates in Maple Leafs' Game 2 rally: 'That's big-time stuff': Seldom did Auston Matthews — hot off his record-setting 69-goal regular season — ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/auston-matthews-dominates-in-maple-leafs-game-2-rally-thats-big-time-stuff/
What a night of basketball! I’m waiving the 5-year waiting period and sending tonight to the Round 1 Hall of Fame.
Kenan Karaman asked about the fact that he hasn't been completely fit for weeks and is still playing:
"I want to make something clear: I had a torn cartilage ... Show more
In Pictures | Sheikh Mohammed hosts an official dinner in honour of His Majesty
Read more: timesofoman.com/a/144683
"I saw Tyrese Maxey get mugged if I'm being totally honest. He got fouled at least two or three times. There's no reason on Earth why that call shouldn't ... Show more @stephenasmith @awfulannouncing
“I mean, listen to this. This is what we do. This is who we do it for. That’s it, 2-0.”
- Donte DiVincenzo(h/t @IQfor3 )
Caitlin Clark signs eight-year Nike deal worth $28 million: report: The $28 million, eight-year Nike deal is worth exponentially more than Caitlin Clark's base ...
businessinsider.com/caitlin-clark-signs-eight-year-nike-deal-worth-28-million-2024-4
"He's one of the greatest playoff performers in the history of the league."
Does Nikola Jokic get enough credit for his playoff résumé? And how ... Show more @BillSimmons @ryenarussillo
ATP Masters Madrid: Thiem wins close match against Meligeni Alves: Dominic Thiem won against Felipe Meligeni Alves 6:2, 3:6, 7:5 in the first qualifying round at ...
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Quick Glance: Thiem Triumphs over Meligeni Alves in Madrid
- Dominic Thiem faces off against Felipe Meligeni Alves in the qualification.
- Thiem fights his way to a well-deserved victory in three sets.
- Meligeni Alves displays a strong performance and levels a set.
- Thiem impresses with dominance and clinches the win against Meligeni Alves.
"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest. What f--- do we have a replay center for? It makes no sense to me.. ... Show more @LakersNation
Shannon Sharpe calls out Rui Hachimura“Maybe he talked to Michael Porter Jr.’s brother, because I think he took the under on the 10 points the bettors had ... Show more @BasketballOnX
“It stings. Remember this feeling as we go back to LA. We need to give them this feeling in Game 3.”
- Darvin Ham(Via @jovanbuha )
Marc Wilmots about Hein Vanhaezebrouck:
"Hein Vanhaezebrouck will not be a coach here. There is no truth to the rumor."#S04 [WAZ]
Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/novak-djokovic-record-grand-slam-laureus-spt-intl/index.html
It's official 🤩 Novak Djokovic is the 2024 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year! 🏆
Laureus | #Laureus24
Josh Hart played all 48 minutes last night and traveled exactly 18,000 total feet. Average speed of 4 MPH.
Working hard out there
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
JJ Redick to interview for Charlotte Hornets head coaching job, per report: Redick has no prior coaching experience
cbssports.com/nba/news/jj-redick-to-interview-for-charlotte-hornets-head-coaching-job-per-report/
Peter Andre updates fans on baby name three weeks after becoming a dad again: It's getting on for three weeks since Emily and Peter Andre welcomed their ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/peter-andre-updates-fans-baby-32644596
Presenting your ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2024 Champions! Ma Long and Sun Yingsha! #ITTFWorldCup #Macao2024 #LiftTheCup #TableTennis
The London Marathon runners proud to be last: Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68876566
Laureus Awards: Novak Djokovic wins for the fifth time!: After a great 2023 season
tennisnet.com/news/laureus-awards-novak-djokovic-gewinnt-zum-fuenften-mal
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected after apparent case of mistaken identity and spat with umpire
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/aaron-boone-ejection-hunter-wendelstedt-mlb-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.
- Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.
- Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246205969/china-swimming-doping-scandal-olympics
🔙 #MotoE 's 2023 Race 2 in Silverstone was a dramatic one right from the start, when an incident left several riders out in the first corner 🤯
Check out all the ... Show more #BritishGP
Marc Wilmots on Karel Geraerts:
"He still has one year left on his contract. We have to avoid relegation as quickly as possible ... Show more
Arisa Trew wins Laureus action sport award after Australian teen's 720 as a 13-year-old
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/arisa-trew-wins-laureus-sport-award-for-world-first-trick/103756646
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Player poll shows LeBron James is gaining ground on Michael Jordan in GOAT debate, but Bulls star still ahead
cbssports.com/nba/news/player-poll-shows-lebron-james-is-gaining-ground-on-michael-jordan-in-goat-debate-but-bulls-star-still-ahead/
“We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor.”
- Anthony Davis(Via @jovanbuha )
On days like these, no one wants infinity. Austria's record holder Julia Mayer visibly struggled in the last kilometers of the 41st Vienna City Marathon and ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216816/an-tagen-wie-diesen-julia-mayers-richtig-tolles-rennen
To Hamas and their Ivy League terrorist friends: We’re not going anywhere: Jewish students belong on campus, and we won’t be relegated to attending virtually ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-to-hamas-and-their-ivy-league-terrorist-friends-we-re-not-going-anywhere
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
“If the roles were reversed no one would be calling it a Code Red.”
- Caleb Martin on fouling Jayson Tatum(Via @WillManso )
LSU throwing parade for gymnastics team after national championship win: See details here
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/national-champs-lsu-womens-gymnastics-to-be-honored/article_70af72f6-00d0-11ef-9500-9bd7996fd37e.html
Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after ‘the most humiliating victory’ against second-tier Coventry City
cnn.com/2024/04/22/sport/manchester-united-fa-cup-final-coventry-city-spt-intl/
Jets trade Zach Wilson to Broncos. Reactions and grades for Quarterback trade: The New York Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos on Monday ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/22/zach-wilson-trade-reactions-grades-broncos-jets/73416604007/
Quick Glance: Zach Wilson Trade Notes: Jets Deal QB to Broncos before 2024 NFL Draft
- Nearly three years have passed since the New York Jets selected quarterback Zach Wilson as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and are now officially trading the heavily criticized signal-caller to the Denver Broncos.
- At the age of 24, Wilson has been available since the beginning of the 2024 offseason, with the team's general manager, Joe Douglas, openly stating the intention to relocate the former first-round pick.
- In urgent need of quarterback reinforcements, the Broncos made significant roster moves by releasing veteran starter Russell Wilson before free agency and entering the draft with Jarrett Stidham leading the depth chart.
- By signing journeyman Tyrod Taylor as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup earlier this offseason, the Jets effectively indicated the conclusion of Zach Wilson's tenure with the team.
Longtime NFL QB Matt Ryan officially retires with Falcons after 15-year career: Ryan currently serves as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports
cbssports.com/nfl/news/longtime-nfl-qb-matt-ryan-officially-retires-with-falcons-after-15-year-career/
Quick Glance: Falcons Legend Matt Ryan Officially Retires from NFL
- Matt Ryan, arguably the greatest quarterback in Atlanta Falcons history, has officially retired from the NFL.
- Ryan, who didn't play last season and transitioned to a broadcasting career, made the announcement on social media.
- In a video message, Ryan expressed his gratitude to Falcons fans and emphasized his responsibility to give his best.
- Selected third overall in the 2008 NFL draft, Ryan holds numerous passing records for the Falcons and led the team to six playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl.
The Nuggets come back from down 20 to stun the Lakers.
They’ve now won 10 straight games against LA 😳
Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246308836/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-wnba-tickets-venues
Tom Thibodeau on Josh Hart's defense of him on social media:
“He probably wants more minutes.”
(via @sny_knicks )
“D'Angelo Russell play better, Lakers have a chance. D'Angelo Russell don’t play better, Lakers don’t stand a chance.”
- Draymond Green
(via @TheVolumeSports )
Adrian Lehmann dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 34: The marathon runner Adrian Lehmann was the great hope of the Swiss Athletics Association ...
stern.de/sport/adrian-lehmann-stirbt-mit-34-jahren-ueberraschend-an-herzinfarkt-34650692.html
Anthony Davis was not among the three finalists for Defensive Player of the Year this season.
And he's tired of the disrespect.
"I'll never get it .. ... Show more
BREAKING: The 76ers plan to file a grievance with the NBA “over the officiating across the first two games” of series with Knicks.
(via @TimBontemps )
‘STAND UP TO HATE’: Billionaire Patriots Owner Robert Kraft releases heartfelt statement about his alma mater Columbia University as antisemitic violence rocks ... Show more
Mark Pope lands a transfer. Amari Williams, an elite defensive big man, is coming to UK.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287833645.html
Thanks to traction on the Bundesliga course: This is how Holstein Kiel rises: Holstein Kiel has clearly been on course for promotion in the 2nd Bundesliga since ...
ndr.de/sport/fussball/Dank-Bodenhaftung-auf-Bundesliga-Kurs-So-steigt-Holstein-Kiel-auf,holsteinkiel3810.html
School and GAA club pay tribute as boy who died in Clare hotel pool named: Shay Lynch, 7, from O’Brien’s Bridge in Clare was a first-class student in Scoil ...
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41379379.html
Chiefs sign HC Andy Reid to contract extension.
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