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Mansfield HS alum Joseph Brown throws his way on to Team USA
Joseph Brown, Mansfield High School alumni, can now add Olympian to his resume. “It’s a dream come true,” Brown said. “It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet, but I am incredibly honored to have this opportunity to represent our country on the biggest stage!”. Brown told...
Baseball history will be made in Arlington
Baseball history will be made in Arlington this month. When considering baseball history it is somewhat mind-boggling after all “modern day” baseball started 149 years ago. The National League formed in 1875. The American League came along in 1901 which is why it is called the “junior circuit” to this day.
TCU to participate at highest level in ‘unprecedented’ revenue-sharing model for student athletes
Texas Christian University will continue competing at the highest level across college athletics. In a June 28 response to the recent $2.8 billion NCAA settlement, which paves the way for colleges to directly pay their student athletes, TCU provided insight into how it plans to navigate the new collegiate athletics landscape.
Trio Added to 2024 Roster
FORT WORTH – TCU has announced the additions of Melanie McGann, Alexis Roberson and Stephanie Young for the 2024 volleyball season. McGann heads to TCU after two seasons at West Virginia. "It is such a blessing that we were able to add Melanie to the roster for this season,"...
City of Arlington, Texas Rangers prepare to host 2024 MLB All-Star Game in two weeks
The City of Arlington and the Texas Rangers are preparing to welcome thousands of baseball fans to Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB-All Star week and the MLB All-Star Game. “The game hasn't been here since 1995, so it's really exciting for everyone in our organization to be able to bring the greatest players in the world to Globe Life Field in celebration of the great game of baseball," said Rob Matwick, the Texas Ranger's executive vice president of business operations.
TCU Equestrian Announces 2024-25 Schedule
FORT WORTH - TCU 2024-25 equestrian's schedule features nine home meets, a return to the Stock Show and the hosting of this year's Big 12 Championship. The Horned Frogs will compete 13 times from September to March, with six matches against Big 12 Conference teams. The season officially kicks off...
Remarkable Baseball Art Exhibit by Arlington’s Own Steve Moya
As this year’s MLB All Star week unfolds to national attention centered on Arlington, there’s a unique companion event featuring the work of one of our city’s own premier artists, Steve Moya. Many will recognize Steve as the creator of Arlington’s “Best Outdoor Festival” that premiered in...
Volleyball: LSU transfer Alexis Roberson signs with TCU
The Horned Frogs bolster their front row for the upcoming 2024 season. TCU volleyball announced a trio of new signing for the upcoming 2024 season. Among those players was former LSU middle blocker Alexis Roberson from Missouri City, Texas. Roberson was with the Tigers for two seasons, appearing in 50 sets across 14 matches during her redshirt freshman campaign last fall. The 6-foot-3 middle blocker recorded 67 kills, 40 total blocks and 12 digs during the 2023 season. Roberson redshirted in 2022. Roberson will fill a need for the Horned Frogs, who will return middle blocker Sarah Sylvester from the...
Manikandesh Named WGCA All-American Scholar
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – UT Arlington's Nitisha Manikandesh was named to the 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars List announced on Tuesday. The criteria for selection to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team are among some of the most stringent in all collegiate athletics with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 needed to be included on the team. In addition, members must have competed in at least 50 percent of the rounds completed by the team in 2023-24.
Horned Frogs Add Perelman to Coaching Staff
FORT WORTH – TCU men's tennis has added a third national championship-winning coach to its program. Scott Perelman, who guided Florida to its first NCAA title in 2021, is joining the Horned Frogs as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. A 40-year veteran of the coaching ranks,...
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 60 Days
Another in a series of offensive line newcomers joining the Horned Frogs in effort to rebuild the trenches in 2024 after the unit lost many of its starters from the 2023 squad, Cade Bennett previously spent two seasons at Oklahoma State and two seasons at San Diego State before joining the Frogs. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound interior offensive lineman is projected to step into the Left Guard role for TCU after starting 23 games the last two seasons for the Aztecs, earning Second Team All-Mountain West in 2022 & 2023. A three-star transfer prospect, ranked in the Top 20 of transfer interior O-linemen. For his career, Bennet has only been credited with one sack allowed in 715 pass blocking snaps; in over 1,500 total offensive snaps Bennett has only been flagged for nine penalties and is sure to provide a major boost to the TCU offense in 2024.
Live music, baseball games and new exhibitions in this week’s To-Do List
Residents can expect a variety of activities to choose from this week including Fourth of July festivities, Texas Rangers baseball games and more. The big cats are back at the Fort Worth Zoo. Come see the newly reopened Predators of Asia & Africa exhibit or venture to other exhibits like the Australian Outback or World of Primates. Tickets for July 3 will be half off for all visitors.
2023-24 TCU Women’s Beach Volleyball Recap
The TCU Women’s Beach Volleyball team enjoyed a successful season—winning 29 matches, and losing only eight. The Horned Frogs finished the season ranked ninth in the Final AVCA Collegiate Beach Poll. The women’s squad won every contest at home (12-0) and completed the season with a 2-2 record away, and a 15-6 mark on a neutral court. Despite nearly winning 30 matches, this past season was TCU’s worst record since 2021. The Horned Frogs combined to go 76-8 over the past two seasons.
UFL Player Showcases Begin July 12
Registration is now open at www.showcases.theufl.com. Arlington, TX – July 1, 2024 – United Football League player showcases will begin on July 12. The showcases are for prospective football players looking for a chance to exhibit their skills in front of UFL coaches and personnel directors. Position players...
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