STATESVILLE, N.C. — A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said. The Cessna C550 erupted into a large fire when it hit ...
LAS VEGAS — With the notable exception of Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown, bettors aren't exactly rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff. The presence of two Group of Five representatives — 11th-seeded Tulane and 12th-seed James ...
NEW YORK — WNBA players have authorized their union's executive council to call a strike if necessary, the union announced Thursday as it continues to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the league. The WNBPA and league have been negotiating a new agreement for the past few ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson returned to practice Thursday, marking the first time in two months he's taken snaps. He's still not ready to challenge 44-year-old Philip Rivers for the starting job. Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson's fractured orbital ...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M coach Mike Elko had to take a moment to compose himself when he was asked if this season was championship or bust or if his Aggies were simply happy to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time as they prepared for Saturday's game against ...
Local athletes continued with impressive performances ahead of the winter break this week, with some athletes achieving long-term accomplishments and others showing potential for their futures. Here are this week's selections for Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Owen Metz, Free State In ...
