The world of high school basketball is fiercely competitive, with athletes vying for the top spots in their class rankings and dreaming of playing at the college and professional levels. A player's prospect ranking can make a big difference in their future success, determining their likelihood of being recruited by top universities and eventually drafted into the NBA. But just how many high school basketball players are labeled as 5-star prospects, and what does this designation really mean for their future? Read More...
They have played against each other for bragging rights, for pride and for league championships. But never, not since their football teams started playing against each other in 1961, have Mater Dei and Servite met to decide a CIF football championship. That finally is happening Friday, as Mater Dei will take on Servite for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach at 7:30 p.m. The stadium has a capacity of 11,600, but the game has been sold out since Tuesday morning. Read More...
The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn. Canton ValaisPresent-day climbers found human remains and hiking gear on Theodule glacier that belonged to the missing man.
In September 1986, a German climber set out for a hike in the Swiss Alps. He was never seen again. Now, almost 40 years later, his remains and hiking gear have been recovered among the melting glaciers. Read More...
