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White Oak brings home boys' doubles tennis state championship

It's been a long time coming for seniors Collin McMullen and Tyler Keel, of White Oak, who have reached the Texas State UIL Tennis Tournament for the past three years, never quite bringing home the gold.

Spring Hill hires fmr ETBU head football coach, Mark Sartain

After Bobby Chadwick said he would be leaving Spring Hill to take over as the athletic director at the East Texas Charter School, Spring Hill was up in the air about who would become the new head football coach.

Brook Hill names new football coach

The Brook Hill Guard went to three straight state championship games. Monday, the Hill named a new football coach. He's former Brook Hill assistant coach Bobby Brasher.

BREAKING: Barry Bowman accepts DC position at Pine Tree

According to Smoaky.com, the Pine Tree football program has struck coaching gold as Barry Bowman will be named the new defensive coordinator pending school board approval on Tuesday.

Lobos try to answer questions in spring

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

NBA player reveals he is gay, 1st openly gay athlete in 4 major US sports

Jason Collins, who played with the NBA's Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay, making him the first openly homosexual athlete in the four major American pro team sports.

Football Outlook: Pine Tree to welcome new offense, stadium

Hayden Henry writes for the Longview News-Journal. He's got the latest on the Pine Tree Pirates.

Tony Romo’s workdays about to get longer?

Gil Lebreton writes for the fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tony Romo is going to have more imput on play-calling this season.

Study finds criminal record not too harmful to NFL hopefuls

With not one, but two arrests under their belt for this week, some of LSU’s top football players have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Emily Rickman: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet Emily Rickman. The Tyler Lee senior is one of the best gymnasts in the country. She's a Jr. Olympian, and trains at Tyler East Gymnastics.

Lobos return to playoffs for first time since 2008

With their win Saturday, the Longview Lobos are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. But for head coach Bernie Martinez and his team, the win offers them even something better – a fresh start.

UT-Tyler baseball, softball advance in postseason

The UT Tyler softball team fell 6-2 in the American Southwest title game to East Texas Baptist on Saturday afternoon. The Patriots will now await the announcement of the 2013 NCAA Tyler, Texas Regional which begins May 9.

TJC sends seven players to four-year schools

Seven Apaches signed  with four year schools this weekend before TJC's doubleheader against Panola.

Cowboys 2013 draft is in the books

Want more information on the Dallas Cowboys picks during the final rounds of the draft? Star-Telegram.com has all the details.

Texans complete 2013 draft with nine new players

The NFL draft wrapped up on Sunday. The Texans closed the draft with four picks in the sixth round.