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Jackie Robinson's legacy still special to Texas College

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

UT Tyler losing a coach

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

Jack Stallard talks about Kilgore soccer

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

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

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

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

Earl Campbell honored at John Tyler

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Louisville takes on UCONN for NCAAW Nat'l Championship

The University of Louisville Lady Cardinals have a chance to bring a clean sweep home from "The Big Easy"  to Kentucky.

Reaction from Joe Nathan, umpire Marty Foster on final call Monday

Sports Illustrated is calling it one of the worst calls in sports history. What does Joe Nathan think about it?

Wrapping up Rangers' 5-4 victory over Rays, as Joe Nathan joins 300-save club

It was a surprising way to reach a milestone. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has more on Joe Nathan getting his 300th save.