Former Texas A&M hurdler Kennedy Smith is covering the World Cup as a host in Houston, building on a broadcast résumé that already spans the Houston Texans, UFL sideline reporting, and the Professional Fighters League. Smith went viral several years ago—months after her final competitive race—and has since converted that following into credentials across three separate media properties. The World Cup assignment is the most prominent opportunity in her post-track career.
Smith's Broadcast Path After Texas A&M
Smith competed as a hurdler at Texas A&M before transitioning full-time to media. Her social media profile rose sharply in the months after her last race, leading to a role as a Houston Texans host. She subsequently added UFL sideline credentials and a reporting position with the Professional Fighters League. The World Cup assignment in Houston—described as an opportunity she never imagined putting on her bucket list—is the highest-profile role in that second career. Her ease in front of cameras, apparent throughout her competing years, is evident in her current on-site coverage.
World Cup Visitors Encounter American Hospitality Customs
International fans attending World Cup matches in the United States have remarked on free beverage refills, a custom that has drawn wide attention from visiting supporters. Smith is among the reporters and hosts covering the festivities in Houston.
Florida: William Bosworth, 85, Charged After 100-MPH Nighttime Stop
A Florida deputy arrested William Bosworth, 85, earlier this month after observing his Nissan sports car and a red Corvette traveling at more than 100 miles per hour just before midnight. Bosworth was smoking what appeared to be a cigarillo when stopped. He told the officer the Corvette had swerved at him and he accelerated "to get away from him before we caused a problem." Bosworth was charged with excessive speeding and street racing.
College World Series Championship: Oklahoma Leads 1-0
Oklahoma won Game 1 of the College World Series Championship on Saturday, 9-3. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon; an Oklahoma victory would clinch the title.