Texas Tech defeats Houston Baptist 35-33 in the 2020 season opener. By Branson Nash Texas Tech, behind a 430-yard, two touchdown game from Alan Bowman, survived FCS foe Houston Baptist, 35-33, Saturday night at the Jones. It did not come easy for the Red Raiders, Houston Baptist’s quarterback Bailey Zappe overthrew his receiver on a […]
Players Opting Out Of 2020 MLB Season
Several Major League players have decided to opt out of the upcoming shortened seasons due to health concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak. Infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross will bypass the opportunity to help the Nationals defend their World Series title, and Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake and Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond informed their […]
Rangers Making Plans To Sell Tickets For 2020 Games
The Rangers are making plans to sell tickets for fans to watch games at Globe Life Field this season. Governor Greg Abbott has approved Lone Star State pro teams having 50 percent stadium capacity. The Dallas Morning News also reports MLB has authorized the Rangers having fans in the stands under state guidelines. Until then, […]
Cornyn says sports teams want congressional help reopening
Senator John Cornyn of Texas says major league teams in the state are ready to play again, but they’re worried about liability. The Republican met this week with representatives from the teams. Pandemic restrictions are being eased, but it’s still not clear when games will be played before crowds of fans again. Social distancing would […]
MLB looks at new Rangers stadium to start season
MLB is thinking about opening the coronavirus-delayed season with teams grouped in different regions. One possible location for games is the new Rangers stadium with its retractable roof. Rangers GM Jon Daniels, in a conference call with reporters, acknowledged that it’s one of several different plans MLB is looking into. The league is thinking of […]
Interview with Brian Burg
Sports reporter Branson Nash sat down virtually with former Texas Tech assistant coach and current head coach of Georgia Southern, Brian Burg. The two discuss Burg’s time in Lubbock and what’s to come for him at the helm of the Eagles.
Runs, Pitching, and Perfection: Tech Improves to 16-9
By: Branson Nash The Texas Tech offense explodes 38 runs in five games, all while only giving up three to their opponents, as the Red Raiders go 5-0 on a weekend for just the second time this year at the Jeannine McHaney Classic. After a 1-4 weekend in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California, […]
Finish the Fight Podcast EP. 1
In the pilot episode, combat sports reporter Stephen Hardy-Delaney welcomes in co-hosts Grant Leverett and Branson Nash. The guys talk about UFC Norfolk, potential major weight class changes, inconsistency with judging and refereeing, and they discuss their picks for UFC 248 this weekend.
Mavs beat Wolves without Luka
The Dallas Mavericks went into Minnesota and beat the Timberwolves 111-91 last night. Even with the young star Luka Doncic out with a sprained left thumb, Kristaps Porzingis had a season-high 38 point performance with 11 rebounds to lead the Mavs to the dub. Seth Curry had a phenomenal game with scoring 27 points while […]
Lakers beat Pelicans 122-114
Lebron-2. Zion-0. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122-114 last night in Louisiana. With Anthony Davis sitting out with a sore knee, Lebron James went to work as he ended up with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists as he led his team to victory. Rookie star Zion Williamson had a […]