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'I will always have this' | North Texas' Sam Watson earns bronze medal at Paris Olympics, breaking his own world record
DALLAS — Did you know the fastest climber in the world is from Southlake? At 18 years old, he just earned a bronze medal in his first Olympics. "To be that good is definitely a big shock, and something I haven’t truly comprehended," Sam Watson told WFAA. "But it does mean a lot."
These Are the Most Expensive Golf Courses to Join in North Texas
If you plan on golfing at one of these places, you better know somebody. Those initiation fees will set you back at least six figures just to get started. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Most Expensive Golf Courses in North Texas. To some, the perfect day is a day...
High school football players try to stay safe, cool in excessive heat
DALLAS - Several North Texas high schools will kick off their football season this week with scrimmages in the scorching heat. Last year, the University Interscholastic League, the governing body of Texas high school sports, implemented important safety precautions for the heat. A measurement called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature...
Q&A with Texas State Champ and Notre Dame WR Recruit Jaylen Pile
On Thursday, Irish Illustrated spent some time on a call with three-star Lone Star State standout, Jaylen Pile. Ranked as the No. 477 player, No. 77 receiver, and No. 64 player in Texas, the 6-foot-0, 175-pounder from Dallas currently holds over 20 offers. Among the schools that have thrown their hats into the ring are Auburn, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma,. Oregon, and Tennessee.
Dallas Mavericks adopts second Dallas ISD campus for the 2024-2025 school year
The Royce West Leadership Academy Eagles were welcomed back with a slam dunk on Aug.12 to celebrate the establishment of the school’s partnership with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2024-2025 school year. As an adopted school, the Mavs plan to invest in the school by providing funds to help...
ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprints Rolling To RPM Speedway This Saturday
Round 10 of the 2024 season for the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Series is back on track at RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX, on Saturday, Aug. 17. The lone visit to the 1/4-mile oval in 2024 by the Winged 410 Sprint Car series; the tour’s only other visit was on June 2, 2023, with Cody Gardner taking the win after a hair-raising battle with Justin Zimmerman that ended with the two making contact.
Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: See a classic Coppola film on the big screen or catch some pro wrestling
DALLAS — For much of North Texas, school is back in session, but that doesn't mean fun summer events stopped happening in North Texas. This weekend offers a little for everyone, from classic cinema to pro wrestling, and something to help celebrate the start of the new school year.
Minor league update for 8/14/24
Jose Gonzalez went three innings for Down East, striking out five, walking four and allowing two runs. Wady Mendez was 4 for 5 with a pair of doubles. Ben Hartl had a hit and a pair of walks. Rafe Perich had a pair of walks. Hickory starter Paul Bonzagni went...
Team bringing Satch to Dallas to invest in performance of rowers
Olympic gold medalist (2016) and three-time world rowing champion Will Satch is headed to Dallas this month as the featured guest of a rowing clinic for the youth athletes of White Rock Rowing. His arrival on Monday, Aug. 19 also marks the beginning of a free two-week trial, where any Dallas student in middle school or high school can sign up to try the fastest growing sport in Texas.
Lady Scots Set for Sand, Sun, Volleyball
Highland Park will begin the volleyball season on Thursday about 3,700 miles away from home at the Ann Kang Invitational tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii. After a couple of days of sightseeing and practice, the Lady Scots will compete in seven pool-play games and at least one bracket game during the three-day event.
North Texas' first women's soccer team debuts amid soaring temperatures
DALLAS – It's an exciting time for the newest professional sports team in Dallas.The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.The team took to practice Friday morning, and despite the heat, they powered through.Dallas Trinity FC President Charlie Neil said there are many protocols in place to keep these athletes safe.Athletes can have unlimited water breaks and there's technology each player wears that monitors their heart rate and the distance they are running. If players need a moment to cool down, they can hit the sideline at any point and coaches will assist.Looking ahead...
Black cowboy culture celebrated during 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
(The Dallas Examiner) – Black cowboys can be traced back to the early 19th century in Texas, after “The Great Exodus” when African Americans moved from the South to the western parts of the United States, following the Civil War. In search of land and opportunity, former slaves found use of their previous skills from taking care of cattle during enslavement and transformed it to their own lifestyles.
U.S. Amateur: Meet the Quarterfinalists
Competing in second U.S. Amateur Championship and second USGA championship. Missed the cut in the 2023 U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills. Rising senior at Arizona State University, where he earned honorable mention All-America honors in each of two first seasons. 2023 European Amateur champion. Played in 2023 Open Championship at...
The Last Word: Dallas Airport System’s Vincent Lewis on Prepping for the 2026 World Cup
“We’ve heard that the World Cup has a crowd magnitude of 9 to 10 Super Bowls. We need to ensure we’re prepared for that.”. .…on exploring AI and touchless check-in to handle 2026 World Cup crowds at Love Field, via Capital Analytics Associates. In 2026, AT&T Stadium...
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