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National Anthem Performance At Home Run Derby Might Be Worst Ever
We have a new contender for the worst rendition of the national anthem ever performed and it's going to be hard to top this one. At the MLB Home Run Derby, Grammy-nominated country singer Ingrid Andress was invited to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at Globe Life Field in Arlington. After ...
Texas heat: It was 99 degrees outside when All-Star Game started, this time there was a roof
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas again brought the heat for an All-Star Game. It was 99 degrees outside when the 94th Midsummer Classic began Tuesday night under the closed retractable roof at Globe Life Field. Inside, it felt like 74 degrees. There was no roof or air-conditioning when the...
Grapevine High grad David Fry's long but remarkable journey to MLB All-Star
ARLINGTON — Former Grapevine High star David Fry's journey to Tuesday's MLB All-Star game has been both surprising and remarkable.After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues. The moment is especially poignant for the Fry family, as his path to the big leagues has been long and arduous.Reflecting on his journey, Fry expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to him last year, which allowed him to stick around and prove his worth."I spent four years in college, five,...
Trio of Frogs Drafted on Day Three
FORT WORTH – A trio of TCU baseball pitchers were drafted on the final day of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Along with Payton Tolle's second round selection on Day 1, the Horned Frogs had four players drafted in 2024. Zachary Cawyer was the first Horned Frog drafted,...
Clinkscale, former TCU trustee, ‘fastest’ football player in 1950s, dies at age 90
Ronald “Ronnie” William Clinkscale, who passed away July 10, served more than 30 years as a trustee at TCU, where he was a noted football player during his college days. Clinkscale was known as the fastest player for the Horned Frogs in the 1950s, TCU said. As a...
Texas Rangers stars rock the red carpet ahead of All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas - The stars were out in Arlington on Tuesday afternoon for the All-Star Red Carpet Show ahead of tonight's game. Players got a chance to show off their personalities and style as they walked the red carpet hours before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field.
Dallas-Fort Worth athletes to watch at 2024 Paris Olympics
At least 14 athletes from Dallas-Fort Worth will compete this month in the Paris Olympics.Why it matters: North Texas is home to some of the athletes who have the best odds to bring home gold for Team USA, including runner Sha'Carri Richardson, golfer Scottie Scheffler and sport climber Sam Watson.Plus, it's fun to cheer for hometown heroes.The big picture: The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the 592-member 2024 team last week, which includes 41 athletes from Texas.The Texas contingent includes Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time.State of competition: Southlake's Watson set the new men's speed climbing...
Fever vs. Wings tickets to watch Caitlin Clark: Cheapest price, date for 2024 WNBA game at College Park Center
The Wings host the Fever for their first matchup of the season on Wednesday. Here's how to get tickets to see Caitlin Clark and Arike Ogunbowale go head-to-head before the All-Star break.
Lessons learned during All-Star Week pave road to World Cup 2026 matches
MLB All-star Week is in the books, but the spotlight on the city of Arlington will just get bigger in the next few years. The city will also play host to nine FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. It’s the most matches of any host city. Officials say the...
Two Aggie Baseball Players Taken on Final Day of MLB Draft
FORT WORTH – Shortstop Ali Camarillo and left-hander Evan Aschenbeck of the Texas A&M baseball team heard their names called on the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft from Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Camarillo landed with the Oakland Athletics in the 12th round with the 346th...
Cowtown 2025 registration is open!
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and The Cowtown Marathon invite you to register now, before July 31, for the 47th running of The Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth and take advantage of the discounted pricing. With six running distances to choose from, this is the year for you to join tens of thousands of other runners for the 3-day event at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. The 2025 races hosted on Saturday, February 22, include the 10K, Adults 5K, and Kids 5K. Races hosted on Sunday, February 23, include the Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon.
Prospects 'Cowboy up' at the Stockyards ahead of Draft in Texas
FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Some of the top Draft prospects in baseball took “Cowboy up” to a new level here ahead of the Draft. The six players in town to attend the MLB Draft came in early to get a tour of the Stockyards, a national historic district in Fort Worth. Cam Caminiti, Jurrangelo Cijntje, Kaelen Culpepper, Braden Montgomery, Christian Moore and JJ Wetherholt -- all potential first-round picks -- got a sense of the fashion, the customs and the flavors of the Stockyards.
Pair of Aggies Selected on Final Day of MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Shortstop Ali Camarillo and left-hander Evan Aschenbeck of the Texas A&M baseball team heard their names called on the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft from Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Camarillo landed with the Oakland Athletics in the 12th round with the 346th...
MLB, Texas Rangers help expand Mission Arlington clinic providing free medical care
For Tillie Burgin, the expansion of Mission Arlington’s Mission Metroplex Medical Clinic is God’s way of helping those in need in the city. Standing inside the newly renovated space, Burgin led the room in a prayer asking that those in need of medical services be able to receive them from Mission Arlington.
Venerable Cowtown Coliseum Rolls Out Red Carpet for Baseball's Future
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend came to the bustling bricks of the Fort Worth Stockyards on Sunday seeking something resembling Rogers Hornsby. It was here after all in the famed meat packing district of Cowtown that Hornsby began his 23-year Hall of Fame career. He got his start on the North Side, playing at age 13 on the Armour meat packing plant team. He was an office clerk there. At 15, he was playing in an adult league in Fort Worth and a semipro team in Granbury.
Equestrian to Hold Open Tryouts
FORT WORTH- TCU Director of Equestrian Haley Schoolfield has announced that the TCU equestrian team will be hosting open tryouts the first week of the 2024 fall semester beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Bear Creek Farms. Potential student-athletes wishing to tryout for the team must be enrolled at TCU...
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