John David “JD” Souther has died.

Eagles singer Don Henley has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of his handwritten song notes and lyrics from the band’s hit “Hotel California” album.

The Las Vegas Sphere will be giving southern California vibes later this year when the Eagles take over the iconic venue for a four-weekend residency that starts on Friday, Sept. 20.

This week’s KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the week is senior Dawson softball play Cara Pittman.

A prosecution centered on the ownership of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to Eagles hits like “Hotel California” was highly unusual from the start, but its end is even more unexpected.

Don Henley has examined handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits at a trial concerning his decade-long effort to reclaim the pages.

The Eagles' longtime manager says a never-published biography of the Eagles delved deeply into the superstar classic rock band's 1980 breakup.

The Cleveland Browns saw the best of Joe Flacco up close last season with the New York Jets.

We have hit one of the biggest weeks in Texas high school athletics. It marks the end of another fantastic football season and now each classification will crown new state champions as the road ends at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Fourteen years ago, Tony Shalhoub said goodbye to one of his most beloved creations — the obsessive-compulsive private detective Adrian Monk.

Florida Gulf Coast's women's basketball team this season has 16 players on the roster and they're all listed as having the same position.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Will Levis has a quick turnaround to follow up an impressive debut.

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.

DJ Lundy intercepted a pass to set up his own 1-yard touchdown run as No. 3 Florida State scored four unanswered touchdowns to build a 21-point lead and survive a late Boston College charge to win 31-29.

“It’s a lot of weight with (Ryan) Niblett gone,” he said. “I just have to play up to my expectations and do what I know I’m capable of. I’ve been playing on varsity since my sophomore year, so I’ve had plenty of time to prepare for this.”

After an impressive regular season, the Eagles advanced through the TAPPS postseason before narrowly falling 1-0 against San Antonio Christian in the Regional Finals.

Despite starting the season with a 3-4 record, Fort Bend Christian would subsequently win the next six games, including a 41-14 rebuttal to SBS in the Semifinals, en route to the school’s first TAPPS State Championship in their 42-30 victory against All Saints.

THE TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM AT FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCELLENCE IN RECENT YEARS.

Fort Bend Christian Academy traveled to Midway ISD’s Panther Stadium on Friday with one mission in mind: Repeat. It was only a year ago that FBCA Track & Field was celebrating its State Championship acquisition, and they haven’t slowed down since.

FBCA continues to resemble last year’s State Title form as they progress through this Spring. Furthermore, another common trend for the Eagles is their habitual tendency to break their own records. The performance showcased at this past weekend’s Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays was no different.

The seven-time State Champions, FBCA Softball is entering the second half of the Spring season with one mission in mind. Bring back the title. After the 2022 season, which saw the Eagles finish as a TAPPS-II State Finalist (fell to Legacy Christian), second-year coach Kelli Jacoby’s group has returned to the diamond with the ambition to go back to Arlington. Only this time they don’t intend to leave empty-handed.

There aren’t many teams in Texas that can match the elite level of play of Second Baptist School women’s basketball. Consistency is key on the court, and SBS has no trouble delivering on that on an annual basis.

Fort Bend Christian Academy baseball is off to a strong start this Spring with a stalwart bullpen and bats aplenty, proving that this Eagles’ squad should be considered one of the top TAPPS teams in Houston.

“It’s nothing we aren’t used to,” HISD athletic director Andre Walker said. “We have done this many times before in HISD, but it’s just been different teams. Now it’s Booker T. Washington’s turn. The district really feeds off what basketball is doing right now, and I hope to be making this drive to State in a few months with soccer.”

It is almost becoming redundant at this point, but it seems that the rich keep getting richer at Fort Bend Christian Academy Track & Field.The Eagles made it clear that they wanted their performance at the Stafford Spartan Relays earlier this month to be memorable. Suffice it to say, they did not disappoint.

After an impressive regular season, Fort Bend Christian Academy Girls Soccer is set for their matchup in the Area Round of the TAPPS State Playoffs.

The community of Parkland, Florida, has gathered to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

The family and friends of an east Harris County native gathered Thursday night to give him a celebratory send-off as he heads to coach at Super Bowl LVII.

Second Baptist School softball is returning to the diamond with the intention of maintaining its state title-threatening reputation.

This is the first time they’ll play each other in a Super Bowl.

To the victors, go the spoils.

WITH THE HENDERSON CUPON THE LINE, THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD, AND GOLF TEAMS WERE THE LAST TO COMPETE IN THE 2021-22 TAPPS SEASON

To the victors, go the spoils.

STEVE KRANTZ IS THE DEAN OF COACHES AT ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, HAVING LED THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS.

Even though FBCA won the TAPPS 5A-D2 State Championship this past fall, it doesn’t appear the champs will be slowing down anytime soon.

Following Fort Bend Christian Academy track’s superb season in 2022, which was capped by the school’s first TAPPS 5A title for the girls and a bronze finish for the boys, the Eagles’ track program finally had the opportunity to put some Championship gold on their fingers last week.

THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN EAGLEVOLLEYBALL PROGRAM HAD TWO GOALS GOING INTO THE SEASON– GO UNDEFEATED AT HOME AND WIN STATE.

Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.

Police in Wisconsin are seeking tips to help them solve the case of a bald eagle that was shot and injured.

The UIL and TAPPS postseason is coming to a point. The TAPPS State Weekend starts Friday, while the Regional Finals for UIL will determine the State’s Final Four.

Aaron Rodgers has won plenty of games throughout his career so it’s no surprise he’s been successful on Thursday nights, going 11-5.

Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love competed for a title at the same time.

The volleyball postseason is upon us and several Greater Houston Area programs have a legit shot at bringing home the UIL State Title in their respective classifications.

Tom Brady hasn’t lost three straight games in 20 years.

HOUSTON - A ton of teams were off this past week, resulting in not a lot of movement in the rankings.

When he arrived at Fort Bend Christian Academy four years ago, Aaron Carpenter was tasked with calling plays as offensive coordinator for the football team and helping manage Eagles athletics as assistant athletic director.

Taking over Fort Bend Christian Academy’s volleyball program comes with a bull’s-eye target and heavy expectations for Tommy Sustala, who has never coached at the high school level but has nine years of coaching high-level club volleyball.

The U.S. says it will give Ukraine 15 Scan Eagle surveillance drones, 40 mine-resistant vehicles, 2,000 anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counter-offensive against Russian invaders.

A rock memorabilia dealer and two other men are charged with scheming to sell allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to “Hotel California” and other hits by the Eagles.

BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL

AFTER LEADING HER TEAM TO FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ’S FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LAST WINTER, HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH ALEX EDWARDS LOOKED OVER HER ROSTER FOR THE UPCOMING 2022 SEASON.

BASEBALL

GRANT HARALSON CAPPED OFF HIS FOOTBALL CAREER AT FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN MEMORABLE FASHION.

TENNIS

SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HAD A REMARKABLE 2021 SEASON.

SWIMMING

HOUSTON - Second Baptist School is once again at the top of the mountain of TAPPS Division II Baseball.

Fort Bend Christian Academy sent shockwaves through the TAPPS baseball and softball world Friday when the Eagles beat defending state champ Second Baptist, 11-7, at The Woodlands.

Atascocita is in San Antonio for the boys basketball state tournament for the second consecutive season, and third time since 2016, but the Eagles boast a different dynamic this time around.

When most teams have a tendency to be restless or at their most fatigued, during the second halves of games, Atascocita’s boys basketball team is at its best. The Eagles are at their finest.

CYPRESS—Atascocita boys basketball coach David Martinez cut the last strand of the net, a custom celebration for champions, and held it up for all to see.

CYPRESS—Shadow Creek broke open a competitive game at halftime with a dominant third quarter to rout Bellaire, 73-42, in their Region III-6A semifinal Friday night at the Berry Center.

Cypress Falls boys basketball coach Richard Flores had an inkling this season could be something special.

Kelly Carroll is stepping down as athletic director at Fort Bend Christian Academy, effective immediately, and the 2022 softball season will be her last as head coach of the Eagles.

HOUSTON - Make room on the wall inside the Second Baptist School fieldhouse for four more plaques.

KATY—The Greater Houston basketball scene is starting to learn who Tyree Davis is. Monday evening was another step to his introduction.

HOUSTON - As much as getting past the TAPPS State Semifinals meant to, especially the seniors, on Saturday night the celebration was slightly tempered at times.

WACO - It was an historic day for Fort Bend Christian Academy.

HOUSTON - Second Baptist School upended the defending TAPPS DII State Champions on Friday night defeating Regents School of Austin, 26-16.

HOUSTON - If you didn’t fasten your seatbelt on Friday night for the opening round of the 2021 Texas high school football playoffs, it was a wild ride.

HOUSTON - Second Baptist School came out and took care of business early and often on Thursday night.

HOUSTON - Second Baptist School kept the good times rolling on Tuesday night with a 3-0 sweep of Regents School of Austin to advance to the Regional Championship round of the TAPPS 5A Volleyball Playoffs.

SUGAR LAND—Before Friday night, through the previous two seasons and nine games into this one, Fort Bend Christian Academy head football coach Jordan Black saw a team that was scratching and clawing.

HOUSTON – Early investment in team bonding paid off and propelled the SBS Eagle volleyball team and coach Chandace Tryon straight into playoffs.

Swoop Nation Eyeing Another Playoff Berth

Brady Dever has spent most of this season breaking records. His own.

HOUSTON – It seems like yesterday that the Second Baptist School teams were just gearing up for the fall seasons, but we just wrapped up the month of September, so it's time to take a look back at it.

Willowridge is a workmanlike 3-1 this season, 3-0 in District 11-5A, Division II, and it is so largely because of admirable play from a trio of sophomores.

ROSENBERG — If last week's frustrating loss to Manor was a wake-up call for Fulshear's football team, as coach Nick Codutti attested it would be, then Friday's 38-28 win against state-ranked TAPPS Fort Bend Christian Academy at Traylor Stadium provided a definitive answer.

It was another exciting day out at Second Baptist School this fall as we ushered in year three of working with the Eagles!

Rosehill Christian has a shot in 2021 to shake things up in TAPPS Division IV. The Eagles reached the State Semifinals a year ago and returns 13 starters from that team.

Klein ISD is one of the most iconic brands in the state of Texas.

Coach Lauren Leth expects this year's Eagles to be the most cohesive and supportive group she has coached in her fifth season.

The Eagles pieced together a solid 2020 season, going 19-1 overall and being one of the final eight teams standing in the TAPPS 3A playoffs. As Jessica Gehrke enters year four (46-8) leading the program, she returns five starters for 2021.

A new-look Ireland passed an audition when it thrashed the United States 71-10 at Lansdowne Road.

Avery Hodge has yet to step onto Fort Bend Christian Academy's campus as a senior, and she still boasts an impressively decorated high school resume.

Fort Bend Christian Academy Magazine: Spring Wrap