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Plano's Hezly Rivera becomes youngest member of Team USA headed to Paris Olympics
Hezly Rivera has realized her childhood dream. After the U.S. Olympic Trials in gymnastics, she found out that she would be part of the five-woman Olympic team. “So many emotions. I was happy and excited,” Rivera said. Rivera trains at WOGA in Plano (World Olympics Gymnastics Academy) where she...
Grand Prairie native to make history at Olympics
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore will compete in her second Olympics this summer. The Mansfield Lake Ridge High School grad is the first U.S. woman ever to qualify in both the triple jump and long jump at the Olympics. "It definitely does give me some confidence,"...
Dallas resident Bryce Hoppel headed to the Paris Olympics with record-breaking time in 800m
Dallas resident Bryce Hoppel is headed to the Paris Olympics thanks to a record-breaking time and first-place finish in the 800-meter final at Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. “I just went out there and wanted to take it,” Hoppel said. “I wanted to make it fast. I’m just glad to...
Henriksson Signs Professional Contract with Dallas Trinity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - After a stellar 2023 campaign in her lone season as a Shark, Maja Henriksson joins the professional ranks, signing a contract with the Dallas Trinity. "Being at NSU has not only helped me to reach my goals, but also to develop as a player and most importantly as a person," said Heriksson. "NSU has the best support system I ever experienced, and I am so happy and thankful for my time here. I want to send a big thank you to my amazing teammates, my athletic trainer Chelsea and my coaches - Amy, James, Cam, and...
Clipped Wings: Dallas came into the 2024 WNBA season with high expectations, but injuries have them tied for the league's worst record
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, with their most wins since the franchise's last WNBA title in 2008 when they were in Detroit. Six of the top seven scorers were returning, including All-Star players Satou Sabally...
Calgary Stampede 2024: Exciting Showdown for Champion Title with Past Winners and Rising Stars
The Calgary Stampede 2024, known as the Battle of Champions, commences with 30 contestants divided into three pools, each competing three times. The top four from each pool advance to the Semi-Finals on July 14, with the final four facing off in the Showdown Round for a $50,000 prize. Noteworthy families like the Hay's and Wright's, along with reigning champions and seasoned veterans, add to the tournament's rich history and competition.
Big 12 releases 2024 Media Preseason All-Conference Football Team
IRVING, Texas — The 2024-2025 college football season is rapidly approaching, and the Big 12 is getting ready by releasing its Media All-Conference Preseason Football Team as they welcome new faces, traditions, and matchups. With the departure of Texas and Oklahoma, the Big 12 has gained Arizona, Arizona State,...
Free climbing on Global Climbing Day in Dallas
DALLAS (KDAF) — To celebrate Global Climbing Day on July 13, Movement Gyms is offering a free day of climbing with competitions, swag, and more. At the Design District location, there will be music, classes, food, athlete clinics and meet and greets, community, and more. Some of the food vendors include Moon Wolf Coffee Provisions and Plant-Based Mexican, and a few of the community organization partners include Travelin’ The Rainbow, United Rocks, and Texas Lady Crushers.
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...
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.
From 0 to 26.2: A Non-Runner’s Guide to Preparing for the Dallas Marathon
Ever see something crazy on TikTok and think, “Oh, I could do that?” At 38 years old, Jes Frank got that feeling when he came across someone on the app documenting their half-marathon race. The thing is, Frank’s never done a half marathon, nor any other type of running event, for that matter.
SMU celebrates ACC membership with a party, lights, and mascots
DALLAS — Southern Methodist University is marking its first day as an official member of the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday with a day of festivities including a kickoff party and ending with lighting the Dallas skyline in SMU colors.All 18 costumed mascots from ACC member teams, from the Duke Blue Devil to Louie the Cardinal, joined in on the celebration.SMU President R. Gerald Turner emphasized the significance of this partnership beyond athletics."It's important to Dallas," Turner said. "Dallas will have benefits from having all of these outstanding athletic programs with outstanding academic institutions they represent coming to Dallas on...
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.
2024 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year Announced
IRVING, Texas - The Big 12 Conference has announced its 2024 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The following student-athletes have been selected as award winners for their respective sports based on the votes of each sport’s respective head coaches. Big 12 Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Zach Ehrhard, Oklahoma...
Jordan Spieth aims to give back to golf’s youth
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, who is a partner and brand ambassador for ‘Invited’, the largest owner and operator of membership clubs, have unveiled the Crush It! Cup, a youth golf tournament and fundraiser, which will take place in September at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. The announcement, which was revealed exclusively by Spieth to CNN, is centered around the Crush It! Cup, which will feature 36 top juniors from Invited Clubs nationwide, who will earn their spot in the tournament by participating in a two-month long Golf Marathon Fundraiser to raise funds for the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. Dallas-native Spieth was introduced to the game of golf at Invited’s first club, in Brookhaven. He’s been telling CNN World Sport’s Patrick Snell about the initiative and why youth golf means so much to him.
Minor league update for 7/2/24
David Davalillo started for Down East, going five innings, striking out six, walking two and allowing no runs. Kai Wynyard allowed three runs in 2.1 IP with three walks and three Ks. Eduardo Mejia was 3 for 3 with a triple and a walk. Jojo Blackmon was 2 for 4...
Newly opened Lacrosse Barn wants to become epicenter for sport in Dallas area
ADDISON, Texas — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. The Dallas area is a hotbed for lacrosse in Texas, something a new business in Addison hopes to capitalize on in a big way. The Lacrosse Barn opened June 1...
WAR wins USSSA 12U World Series
The Wake and Rake (WAR) 12-and-under baseball team just capped off its season by winning the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) DFW World Series in Dallas, Texas. The team from northwestern Oklahoma is coached by Gregg Ward of Edmond and Ted Briscoe of Elk City. Team members include Kingfisher...
Nineteen Teams Win Titles at 2024 Boys Junior National Championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2024) – The 2024 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship concluded Saturday in Dallas, Texas, after four days of intense competition. IMUA Volleyball Club (Southern California Region) in Monterey County, Calif., was the only club to win two titles, as they took gold in...
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