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A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican
Read full article: A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the VaticanWith Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican.
Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying 'change is needed'
Read full article: Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying 'change is needed'Louisville has fired coach Kenny Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons that marked the worst consecutive finishes in the storied basketball program’s history.
Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields
Read full article: Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin FieldsThe Chicago Bears already faced this decision once — keep quarterback Justin Fields or start anew with the No. 1 overall pick.
No. 9 Louisville tops Miami 38-31, clinches spot in ACC championship game
Read full article: No. 9 Louisville tops Miami 38-31, clinches spot in ACC championship gameJack Plummer threw three touchdown passes, the last of them a 58-yarder to Kevin Coleman with 4:17 remaining, and No. 9 Louisville clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game by beating Miami 38-31.
AP Top 25: Georgia's No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia's No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll.
AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter pollGeorgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62.
Andre Johnson on Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind he’ll turn it around’
Read full article: Andre Johnson on Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind he’ll turn it around’Hall of Fame finalist wide receiver Andre Johnson saw firsthand how DeMeco Ryans’ arrival in Houston galvanized the Texans’ defense with his infectious, high-energy personality and hard-hitting style
Retired Texans legend Andre Johnson named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame again
Read full article: Retired Texans legend Andre Johnson named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame againRetired Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Louisville beats Cincy 24-7 for Keg of Nails and Fenway Bowl
Read full article: Louisville beats Cincy 24-7 for Keg of Nails and Fenway BowlJawhar Jordan ran for 115 yards and Louisville beat Cincinnati 24-7 in the twice-delayed first edition of the Fenway Bowl at the chilly home of the Boston Red Sox.
Pope expands ranks of cardinals who'll likely pick successor
Read full article: Pope expands ranks of cardinals who'll likely pick successorWith a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has expanded the ranks of churchmen now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns.
LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for Bosox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for BosoxRyan Mountcastle, Trey Mancini and the surprising Baltimore Orioles try on Sunday for their eighth straight win, which would match their best streak in 17 years.
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Read full article: A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 gamesPaul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for just their second victory in 15 games.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
John Paul II softball trio leads fan poll for softball athlete of the year
Read full article: John Paul II softball trio leads fan poll for softball athlete of the yearJohn Paul II is known for producing quality athletes. A couple of weeks ago, fans had the opportunity to let their voices be heard in who they thought deserved to be voted as the VYPE DFW Private School Softball Player of the Year; heard they were! Sitting atop the polls was a trio from the Cardinals' squad: Emma Rodrigues, Taylor Marchin, and Aubrey Hutzler.
Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right side
Read full article: Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right sideNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night’s scheduled start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of his outing.
Stanford rallies to beat Louisville 78-63, reach Final Four
Read full article: Stanford rallies to beat Louisville 78-63, reach Final FourLexie Hull had 21 points, Ashten Prechtel scored each of her 16 in the second half and Stanford reached the Final Four by rallying for a 78-63 victory over Louisville on Tuesday night. “To play a second half and beat them by 27 really says a lot about how hard people were playing,” VanDerveer said. Stanford dropped that one 62-53, ending its previous appearance in the Final Four. Stanford (29-2) trailed by 12 midway through the third quarter before scoring 13 consecutive points to take its first lead since early in the game. We weren’t aggressive enough.”AdThe Cardinal got going in the second half and made six of their final eight 3-point attempts.
Pope, citing pandemic effect, cuts pay for cardinals, others
Read full article: Pope, citing pandemic effect, cuts pay for cardinals, othersFILE - Cardinals listen as Pope Francis, background, delivers his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia, in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Pope Francis has ordered pay cuts for Holy See employees, including slashing cardinals salaries by 10%. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)VATICAN CITY – Trying to save jobs as the pandemic pummels Vatican revenues, Pope Francis has ordered pay cuts for cardinals and other clerics, as well as nuns, who work at the Holy See. The Vatican's economy minister has said that the dwindled Museums revenue, as well as a drop in what Catholics donate, would contribute to a projected 30% reduction in revenue this year. The pay cuts also apply to several Vatican basilicas in Rome as well as to the Vicariate, or diocese of Rome, which is under the pope's direction.
John Paul II Softball dominates their way into district play
Read full article: John Paul II Softball dominates their way into district playWith a new head coach at the head of the team, the John Paul II Lady Cardinals are entering district play after an incredible run in non-district games. The team has only three losses in 16 games and is proving that they belong amongst the best in the state. Juniors Aubrey Hutzler and Emma Rodrigues also play a huge role in scoring for John Paul II. With district play just around the corner, no team in John Paul II's path should even think about sleeping on them. AdThe Cardinals take the field in district play on Thursday, March 25 against Bishop Lynch.
GALLERY: Fort Worth Christian finishes as TAPPS State Runner-Ups
Read full article: GALLERY: Fort Worth Christian finishes as TAPPS State Runner-UpsThe Fort Worth Christian Cardinals have a season to be proud of after finishing as the state title runner-up team in the TAPPS 5A Championship game last Friday. Nathan Bledsoe posted an excellent 18 points for the Cardinals with three three-pointers that went through the hoop. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals were unable to make a fourth-quarter comeback and lost to The Woodlands Christian 60-47. The Cardinals finished the 2021 season with a 24-10 overall record and a 9-1 district record.
JJ Watt joining Arizona Cardinals
Read full article: JJ Watt joining Arizona CardinalsHOUSTON – Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is going to the Cardinals, Watt said on Twitter Monday morning. The Cardinals confirmed the information shortly after. We have agreed to terms with J.J. Watt on a two-year contract. — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 1, 2021Watt shared a photo of himself wearing a Cardinals shirt on his account. Ian Rapoport said on Twitter, “The #AZCardinals are giving JJ Watt a 2-year deal worth $31M with $23M guaranteed,” citing a source.
Cardinals re-sign C Yadier Molina for 18th season
Read full article: Cardinals re-sign C Yadier Molina for 18th seasonPuerto Rico's Yadier Molina reacts after tagging out Venezuela's Ali Castillo during the first inning of a Caribbean Series baseball game at Teodoro Mariscal Stadium in Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)ST. LOUIS – Yadier Molina enjoyed going through the process of free agency for the first time in more than two decades as a pro. But it was fun — fun to be part of the free-agent process," Molina said, “but in my mind, it was always St. Louis. Molina hit .262 with four home runs in 42 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, his last under a $60 million, three-year deal. But he's best known for his defense behind the dish, trailing only Ivan Rodriguez (13) and Johnny Bench (10) for the most Gold Gloves won by a catcher.
South Carolina returns to top of women's basketball poll
Read full article: South Carolina returns to top of women's basketball pollSouth Carolina coach Dawn Staley confers with forward Aliyah Boston on the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. 1 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll. South Carolina, which originally fell from the top spot after losing to North Carolina State, beat the Huskies last season for the first time in eight tries. Here are other tidbits from the poll:MILESTONEMonday marked the 800th women's college basketball poll in the AP's history. Ad___More AP women's college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2
Read full article: Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Louisville keeps winning and remained atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll. The Cardinals are the only unbeaten team left in the Top 25 after topping Miami and North Carolina this past week. 4 North Carolina State. Arizona expects to travel to Oregon to play Oregon State on Friday and Oregon next Monday.
FW Christian Hoops Continues March Towards Playoffs
Read full article: FW Christian Hoops Continues March Towards PlayoffsWith only two games left in district play, the Fort Worth Christian Cardinals are fighting for a highly coveted playoff spot. "Our main goal is winning a 5A state championship," said junior Nathan Bledsoe in an interview earlier this season. "We've got the right pieces, we've got the right work ethic. 2 position in TAPPS 5A District 1. They will face TAPPS 5A District 1 No.
The Latest: K-State pauses all women's basketball activities
Read full article: The Latest: K-State pauses all women's basketball activitiesClemson’s offense led the Atlantic Coast Conference at 44.9 points a game and with 343.8 yards passing per game this season. The announcement Wednesday comes amid positive COVID-19 tests, quarantining and contact tracing for the host Cavaliers. The Cardinals later paused all team-related activities after there was a positive COVID-19 test within their program while the Blue Devils decided to end their season due to safety concerns. “But we have a lot to go through right now.”Perine is the first Jets player to test positive this season. ___The Cleveland Browns have two more positive COVID-19 cases — another player and a staff member — as they prepare for Sunday’s finale against the Steelers.
Seahawks keep top spot in AP Pro32; Steelers, Titans move up
Read full article: Seahawks keep top spot in AP Pro32; Steelers, Titans move up(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)NEW YORK – As the NFC's only 5-0 team, the Seattle Seahawks had a quiet week on a bye. However, the Seahawks didn't lose any ground and maintained the top spot in the latest AP Pro32 poll. The Seahawks received nine of 12 first-place votes for 377 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Chiefs earned two first-place votes for 366 points, while the loss dropped the Bills one spot to No. 3 and the Tennessee Titans, the league's other 5-0 team, received the remaining first-place vote and gained two places to No.
LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
Read full article: LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked inThe Marlins, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Brewers and Giants are the top teams still in contention -- and they’re packed tightly with slots available for one team from the NL East, another from the NL Central and then two wild cards. The Mets (26-31) and Rockies (25-31) are mathematically eligible but need to win out just to have a shot. AL-MOST OVEROnly one playoff spot remains open in the AL, and Michael Brantley and the Astros are on the verge of clinching it. The Twins are trying to seal the AL Central. The Chisox have lost five in a row, dropping them out of the AL Central lead and one game behind Minnesota.
Football's Back: San Antonio Is Ready For 12-5A DI & 14-5A DI Action
Read full article: Football's Back: San Antonio Is Ready For 12-5A DI & 14-5A DI ActionThe 2020 VYPE San Antonio high school football season preview continues with area UIL team and district breakdowns. Today, we're going to take a look at UIL 12-5A Division I and UIL 14-5A Division I. Seguin is a returning member like Austin area program Dripping Springs and will also take on new district opponents in Buda Johnson, Harlandale, Kyle Lehman, New Braunfels Canyon, San Antonio McCollum and San Antonio Veterans Memorial. UIL 14-5A Division IThe UIL planned road trips for San Antonio Southwest, San Antonio Southside and Von Ormy Southwest Legacy. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.
Direct deposit: WR Hopkins negotiates own deal with Arizona
Read full article: Direct deposit: WR Hopkins negotiates own deal with ArizonaHopkins and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that will keep the three-time All-Pro in Arizona through the 2024 season. Hopkins said he worked on about 90% of the deal and had some help from advisers. Cardinals GM Steve Keim said it was a great process and he got to know the receiver even better during negotiations. It was our goal all along to get (Hopkins) extended, Keim said. I was like, man, if I could be in this offense, a pass-first offense one day, the sky's the limit, Hopkins said.