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Jackie Robinson's legacy still special to Texas College

By Phil Kuchinsky

The new movie "42", a bio-pic about Jackie Robinson, has introduced a whole new generation to his incredible story.

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UT Tyler losing a coach

By Danny Elzner

Tyler, TX (KETK) Kenny Bizot is leaving the Patriots after six seasons. KEKT Sports Director Danny Elzner tells us why.

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Jack Stallard talks about Kilgore soccer

By Longview News-Journal

Longview, TX (KETK) He's the Sports Editor of the Longview News-Journal. Jack Stallard talked with KETK Sports Director Danny Elzner about the Ragin' Red.

Mavs will miss playoffs for first time since 2000

By Mavs.com

Shawn Marion (22 points) and Dirk Nowitzki (21 points) provided the majority of the offense as the Mavericks fell to the Suns 102-91 Wednesday night. Vince Carter added 18 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Lobo golf teams looking strong

By News-Journal.com

Longview’s Reed Fisher fired back-to-back rounds in the 70s, closing with a 76 on Tuesday at Twin Lakes Golf Course to earn the individual District 12-5A championship and earn a berth in the regional tournament.

Porter weighs in on African-Americans in baseball

By Chron.com

Astros manager Bo Porter has his own theory about why Major League Baseball is facing a historic low percentage of African-American players.

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Earl Campbell honored at John Tyler

By Danny Elzner

The Tyler Rose brought some of the Hall of Fame to the Rose City. Earl Campbell returned to John Tyler Wednesday to be honored as a Hometown Hall of Famer. Campbell led John Tyler to the 1973 state championship.

Nolan Ryan to stay with Texas Rangers as CEO

By Fort Worth Star-Telegram

According to the Fort Worth Star- Telegram, the Texas Rangers announced Wednesday, that CEO Nolan Ryan will remain with the club, ending a six-week drama in which he considered leaving because he was uncertain of his role going forward aft

Derek Holland provides strong start, but Rangers' bats fall silent in 2-0 loss to Rays

By Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Rangers got eight walks and did not score. It's the first time that has ever happened to the Rangers.

Kilgore Bulldogs oust Ennis, return to regional tournament

By Longview News-Journal

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. He's got the latest on the Ragin' Red.

UT Tyler men's basketball takes new job in Mississippi

By Reagan Roy

The University of Texas at Tyler men's basketball coach, Kenny Bizot, has stepped down from his position at UTT to take the same job at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi.

Rookie Nick Tepesch has a first start to remember

By Danny Elzner

The Rangers rolled over the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday night in Arlington. Rookie, Nick Tepesch, made his first Major League start a memorable one, recording his first win, as the Rangers won 6-1.