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Plano athletes to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
Two Plano residents are set to compete in gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 27-Aug. 5. Hezly Rivera, the youngest member of Team USA's 2024 Olympic squad, turned 16 shortly after the U.S. Xfinity Championships in Fort Worth.
Short nights, fast times in St. Paul
ST PAUL – A young man made his time in St. Paul worth it. Twenty-year-old bareback rider Sam Peterson scored 86.5 points to take the lead at the St. Paul Rodeo. He scored 86.5 points on the Four Star Rodeo Co. bull Rand the Man to set the pace for the week’s competition. Peterson bypassed...
RECAP: US Youth Soccer Regional Championships conclude around the country
FRISCO, Texas – Two weeks of competitive games featuring more than 800 teams have come to a close, wrapping up US Youth Soccer’s Regional Championships. Since the second week of June, many of the best teams in the country throughout the 12U-19U Age Groups have competed in USYS’ longstanding event with trips to Orlando, Fla., and spots at the storied National Championships on the line.
Big Rally Falls Just Short On The Fourth
Frisco, TX—Down six runs early, the Arkansas Travelers fought nearly all the way back but fell to the Frisco RoughRiders, 7-6 on Thursday night. A 14 hit night for the Travelers offense was highlighted by seven doubles including two each from Harry Ford and Morgan McCullough. Victor Labrada also went 4-4 with a double and a walk in just his ninth Double-A game. After having their starting pitcher knocked out of the game in the first inning, three Arkansas relievers combined for 7.1 innings of one-run ball to allow the opportunity for the comeback.
UNT ticketing changes in athletics result in highs, lows a year after revamp
North Texas set out with a clear mission more than a year ago when it implemented a host of changes to its ticketing price structure in athletics. Former UNT official Ryan Peck described the program's goal in a simple way. “We’re revamping the system so that we can get it...
Lake Travis boys finish fourth in national high school golf tournament
Lake Travis finished the three-round tournament with a score of 1-over 865 (276-294-295) and played all three courses at the PGA complex. Mackey Bennett posted a 3-under 213 to tie for 19th place for LAke Travis' best score of the tournament. Bennett fired an opening-round 68 then followed it with a 73 on the second day and 72 to close it out. He eagled the par-5 18th to finish his third round birdie-birdie-eagle.
Five-Star 2025 Linebacker And Ohio State Target Riley Pettijohn Down To Four Schools, Will Announce Commitment On Saturday
McKinney, Texas, 2025 five-star linebacker and Ohio State target Riley Pettijohn (6-2, 215) is inching closer to making a decision on his commitment, with the prospect narrowing his list of preferred schools down to four and setting a commitment date for Saturday. According to 247Sports, Pettijohn — the nation’s 31st-best...
In honor of July 4, here are the UNT players most likely to provide offensive fireworks this fall
Eric Morris arrived at North Texas with a reputation for directing offenses that would fit in on the Fourth of July. The former Texas Tech wide receiver’s teams were explosive during his time as the Red Raiders offensive coordinator as well as in his stint as the coach at Incarnate Word and his time as the offensive coordinator at Washington State.
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...
First-inning fireworks propel Riders over Travelers on Independence Day
FRISCO, Texas (July 4, 2024) – The Frisco RoughRiders defeated the Arkansas Travelers 7-6 on Thursday evening from Riders Field. Frisco (6-4, 50-29) erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first inning in front of the second-largest crowd in franchise history (12,051), notching five hits as they sent 10 batters to the plate against Arkansas (6-4, 42-36) starter Reid VanScoter (4-7).
THE BAYS AT FRISCO BREAKS GROUND
The high-end golf facility is set to be North Texas’ luxury destination for the next generation of golfers. Representatives from The Bays at Frisco, City of Frisco and TaylorMade celebrate breaking ground on The Bays. Pictured (L-R): Sam Bruce, partner with The Bays; Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco, Texas; John Ellis, partner with The Bays; James Meese, founder of The Bays; J.R. Smith, two-time NBA champion and partner with The Bays; Steve Hendren, VP and GM of TaylorMade; Imran Memon, partner with The Bays.
Georgia (RVA) Claims Third Straight Title at 2024 Boys PGA High School Golf National Invitational
Georgia (RVA) claimed its third-consecutive team title at the 2024 PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational presented by Titleist & Footjoy on Wednesday. The three-day, 54-hole event was contested at Fields Ranch East and West courses at PGA Frisco, as well as WestRidge Golf Course in McKinney. Georgia (RVA)...
New era of Lady Hawks volleyball: Hebron hires Buckley to coach alma mater
Rachel Buckley has spent plenty of time with the Hebron volleyball team, first as an outside hitter on the 2010 squad that captured the second of the program’s five state championships before returning to the sidelines in 2016 to begin her coaching career. Buckley credited longtime Lady Hawks head...
Fortenberry brings momentum to Bulldogs
Over the last seven months, junior college left-handed pitcher Robert Fortenberry has seen his entire life change. The Frisco, Texas, pitcher finished up a solid freshman season at Weatherford College (Texas) uncommitted. Before his sophomore season Fortenberry committed to Mississippi State. After that, he put together a season that landed him the Division I NJCAA Pitcher of the Year honor nationally.
Two-run first not enough, Riders lose 3-2 on tenth inning walk-off
Travelers take game three of the series on walk-off wild pitch. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 3, 2024) – The Frisco RoughRiders were defeated by the Arkansas Travelers 3-2 on Wednesday evening from Dickey-Stephens Park. Frisco (5-4, 49-29) started the scoring against Arkansas (6-3, 42-35) when Alejandro Osuna and...
Max Greyserman betting profile: John Deere Classic
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 02: Max Greyserman of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 02, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) A. Change Text Size. In his...
Aaron Rai betting profile: John Deere Classic
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 05: Aaron Rai of England lines up a putt on the 14th green during the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 05, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) A. Change Text Size. In his last...
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