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MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Police Department (MPD) has been evacuated due to a gas leak, according to a MPD Facebook post.

The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos-482 in 1972, one of a series of Venus missions. But it never made it ...

Quarterback Graham Mertz is set to embark on his NFL career after the Houston Texans selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 draft. On Thursday, he signed a four-year, $4.

Michael Irvin was on hand at Target Center to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Golden State Warriors 117-93 in ...

Restoration Dinner was held at the Odessa Marriott. Bradshaw was the guest speaker. Trove of documents unsealed in NYC ...

Tom Brady's GOAT status is confirmed by the gap in playoff victories between himself and others who have enjoyed postseason success.

EFL Championship, League One and League Two clubs have been announcing their retained lists at the season’s end. We’ve compiled the definitive account of those players staying, going and in talks at ...

After being selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, known ...

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw, a beloved figure on FOX NFL Sunday, has finally addressed swirling retirement rumors, offering fans clarity on his future with the network. At 76, the Pi ...

Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, wore No. 12 as his college number. Jaguars backup quarterback Nick Mullens currently is assigned number 12. Seven different players have worn No. 12 ...

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter might have gone to different states, but they will always share a brotherhood. And now the ...