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Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More Step Up for CMA Fest Celeb Softball Game

Megan Pacella — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:09:33 +0000

Every year, country music kicks off CMA Fest by giving back. Before the acts and their hordes of fans descend on Nashville to indulge in great food and even better music, dozens of stars participate in the City of Hope’s annual Celebrity Softball Challenge to raise money for cancer research. This year, Scotty McCreery, Lauren [...]

Wade Bowen Announces 2013 Celebrity Golf Classic, Concert to Benefit West, Texas

Megan Pacella — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:09:08 +0000

Wade Bowen is gearing up to host his 15th annual Wade Bowen Celebrity Golf Tournament and Concert on June 2-3. The event will take place in Bowen’s hometown of Waco, Texas, and it will benefit the Bowen Family Foundation. Over the past four years, Bowen has raised nearly half a million dollars to benefit a [...]

Carrie Underwood to Replace Faith Hill as 'Sunday Night Football' Opener?

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:55 +0000

Pieces seem to be falling into place to have Carrie Underwood participate in the opening theme for NBC's 'Sunday Night Football.' The singer has promised to make a big announcement on Tuesday, just as NBC Sports is said to be making a major announcement regarding a talent addition to the broadcast at 4PM ET.

Carrie Underwood Announced as New 'Sunday Night Football' Opening Singer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:23:09 +0000

Carrie Underwood has been announced as the Faith Hill‘s replacement to sing the introduction toÂ NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ broadcast this fall. The country superstar will sing the weekly introduction to the broadcast, beginning with the Sept. 8 matchup between the N.Y. Giants and Dallas Cowboys.Â NBC made the officialÂ announcement Tuesday after 24 hours of speculation [...]

Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan and More Turn Up for Kentucky Derby Galas – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:33:39 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and country stars like Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan, among others, were on hand at the Friday night (May 3) galas. Lambert, looking lovely in a peachy-pink strapless dress and intricate hat, attended and performed at the Barnstable-Brown gala, as did Kid Rock. Bryan performed at the Unbridled Eve [...]

Golfers in Tutus… No, Really!

Joe Bob — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:40 +0000

Normal links attire will be discarded April 27 when golfers don tutus and tiaras for the Victoria Ballet Theatre fundraiser at the Victoria Country Club, 14 Spring Creek Road. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come out and support the Victoria Ballet Theatre while having some fun,” artistic director Brenda Tally told the [...]

'Rope For The Kids' Saturday in Edna

Joe Bob — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:41:30 +0000

Crossroads cowboys looking to make a difference will soon have the chance to saddle up for a cause. Rope for the Kids, the seventh annual Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates team roping, is Saturday at Edna's Brackenridge Main Event Center, 284 Brackenridge Parkway.

Will We See the Thunder and Heat in the NBA Finals Again? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:44 +0000

After the first games of the NBA playoffs wrapped up this weekend, it was pretty clear that the two top seeds deserve their places. While we had a very exciting weekend in the NBA with playoff action, two teams really stood out: the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The teams met in last [...]

Major League Baseball Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But They're Still a Bargain

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:47 +0000

Take me out to the ballgame. Take your wallet out while youâ€™re there, too. The average price of a ticket to a Major League Baseball game this season is $27.48, a jump of 1.8% from last year. The price is a downright bargain compared to the other major sports: NBA tickets go for an average [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs First Round — Western Conference Preview & Schedule

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:15:50 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs start this weekend, as 16 NBA teams begin their postseason run toward the 2013 NBA Finals in June. The Oklahoma City Thunder have plenty of competition as they attempt to repeat as Western Conference champs and win an NBA title. Here’s a preview of the 2013 NBA [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs First Round — Eastern Conference Preview & Schedule

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:43:06 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs start Saturday and Sunday, as 16 teams vie to become the 2013 NBA champions. The Miami Heat are strong favorites to represent the Eastern Conference, as well as repeat as NBA champions. Here’s a preview of the 2013 NBA playoffs’ first round match-ups in the Eastern Conference [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

18-year-old Victorian Produces Independent Film About Boxing, Women's Fight

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:30:38 +0000

(J.R. Ortega/Victoria Advocate) Natasha Verma is everything like the character in her independent film "Hardy."

Verma, an 18-year-old Victoria native, pushes for excellence as an independent young woman.

Having already graduated from the University of Texas with double bachelor's degrees in broadcast journalism and premedical biology at 17, she is now wrapping up her master's in broadcast journalism at Columbia University in New York City.

Heather Hardy, 31, the female boxer in her film, also fights for excellence in her craft as an independent young woman. She fights not only against her opponents but also against those who believe boxing is still a man's sport and that women deserve less pay.

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Faith Hill Parts With 'Sunday Night Football'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:45 +0000

Faith Hill has been the voice that opens NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ for six years, but on Monday (April 15) the ‘American Heart’ singer announced that she will no longer be singing the opening song to the NFL broadcast. “Amazing 2 have been part of SNF – an honor,” Hill posted to her Facebook and [...]

Taylor Swift and Eric Church Make Unexpected Appearance on College Hockey Goalie's Mask

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:35:04 +0000

If it seems like Taylor Swift and Eric Church are everywhere you look these days, you ain't seen nothin' yet. The two ubiquitous entertainers are not only all over the radio, internet and television, now they're also making their way into the sports world -- sort of. Brody Hoffman, a goalie for the University of Vermont, has placed images of both country singers on either side of his mask, as seen above.

Couples (not Fred) Golf Tourney in Yorktown

Joe Bob — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:19:17 +0000

Are you a golfer? Is your wife or husband a golfer, too? Are you up for a golf outting together? If the answers are ‘yes’, then you want to head on over to Yorktown Saturday! The 26th annual couples golf tournament is Saturday, April 6, at the Yorktown Country Club. With 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. [...]

Enter Our NCAA Bracket Challenge for Your Chance to Win a Million Dollars!

Adam West — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:20:31 +0000

Unlike photos from your vacation, we WANT you to show us your NCAA March Madness bracket. And if you have a perfect one, we’ll give you (cue Dr. Evil voice) one million dollars! Think your bracket can beat our DJs? Log in below to complete registration and get your bracket username and password. Once the [...]

Over Two Dozen NASCAR Fans Injured at End of Daytona Race

Billy Dukes — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:05:45 +0000

Country stars like Reba McEntire and Rodney Atkins are leading NASCAR fans in prayer this evening after a horrific accident at the end of Saturday's (Feb. 23) race at Daytona which left over two dozen fans injured. One adult is in surgery with a life-threatening head injury, while a 14-year-old is in critical condition.

Disc Golf Tournament This Weekend

Joe Bob — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:37:17 +0000

If you’ve never played disc golf, this is probably not where to start. These guys and gals are really good at a really difficult sport. If you want to learn more about disc golf, then check ‘em out this weekend at Riverside Park. The 2013 Victoria Open will be Feb. 23-24 at the Riverside Disc [...]