With almost complete impunity, the Gulf Cartel expanded its control in Tamaulipas to the point where it operates as an alternative government in the border city of Matamoros. Through this control, all businesses, including food vendors, flower shops, and even panhandlers, are required to pay a weekly protection fee to the Gulf Cartel. The cartel operates a massive database of the city’s commerce and even uses city officials to collect the funds.

This control is very convenient for local and state politicians who enjoy the narco-peace of sorts that comes from simply allowing the Gulf Cartel to operate undisturbed in exchange for keeping violence down and hiding its presence in the shadows. This control, while currently being overlooked by Mexico’s federal government since political allies control Tamaulipas, could spell trouble since the Trump Administration labelled the Gulf Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nijaree Canady pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and No, 12 seed Texas Tech edged unseeded Mississippi 1-0 on Thursday night in the first Women’s College World Series appearance for both teams.

Canady, last year’s USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, led Stanford to the national semifinals two straight years before transferring to Texas Tech. She led the Red Raiders to their first Big 12 regular season and tournament titles.

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In recent years, several quarterbacks, including Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, and Sam Darnold, have experienced a career resurgence later in their careers.

What gives Justin Fields the confidence that he can follow that trend with the Jets?

MISSOULA — One that counted, and one that really counted. 

Glacier’s Kingston Liniak hit a two-run home run in the third inning, then launched one homer in the so-called Knockout Round as the Range Riders defeated Missoula 6-5 in Pioneer League baseball Wednesday.