Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson took a swipe at President Trump over the way he is “selling” the ongoing military operation with Iran to the American people. “As of right now, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. It did not when this war began. Now it does,” Carlson said on a recent episode of his podcast…

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson took a swipe at President Trump over the way he is “selling” the ongoing military operation with Iran to the American people. “As of right now, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. It did not when this war began. Now it does,” Carlson said on a recent episode of his podcast…

Sen. Eric Schmitt notched a highlight this week he won’t soon forget. The Missouri Republican made ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Top 10 plays of the day Wednesday night with a diving catch during the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park. Schmitt, one of the GOP’s standout players, tracked down a lazy fly ball that…

Sen. Eric Schmitt notched a highlight this week he won’t soon forget. The Missouri Republican made ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Top 10 plays of the day Wednesday night with a diving catch during the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park. Schmitt, one of the GOP’s standout players, tracked down a lazy fly ball that…

A small portion of Americans approve of a UFC fight night event set to play out on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend, according to a new survey. Just 16 percent of Americans said ​it was appropriate for President Trump to host the event at the White House, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Another 46…

A small portion of Americans approve of a UFC fight night event set to play out on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend, according to a new survey. Just 16 percent of Americans said ​it was appropriate for President Trump to host the event at the White House, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Another 46…

Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt as a result of the league’s new streaming deals. Republicans and Democrats alike during a House Judiciary Committee hearing argued the changing landscape has created an anticompetitive economic environment that is harming…

Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt as a result of the league’s new streaming deals. Republicans and Democrats alike during a House Judiciary Committee hearing argued the changing landscape has created an anticompetitive economic environment that is harming…

Leslie Stahl, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial changes, told colleagues this week she was given assurances the news magazine show would remain independent under its corporate ownership. Stahl held a champagne toast in the “60 Minutes” newsroom on Monday and…

Leslie Stahl, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial changes, told colleagues this week she was given assurances the news magazine show would remain independent under its corporate ownership. Stahl held a champagne toast in the “60 Minutes” newsroom on Monday and…

The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is “accelerated,” meaning the NCAA is hoping to get a ruling from a…

The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is “accelerated,” meaning the NCAA is hoping to get a ruling from a…

Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who was fired by the network last week after criticizing its new leadership, is sparking scorn from conservatives over a new interview with the New York Times.   During the wide-ranging interview, Pelley fought back tears as he described being fired by top bosses at CBS News, accused its corporate leadership of altering coverage…