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Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments
Read full article: Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion commentsIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked reactions from Cleveland and Detroit after questioning the WNBA's decision to expand to those cities.
Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Cleveland and Detroit
Read full article: Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Cleveland and DetroitIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has raised concerns about the WNBA's choice of markets for its three latest expansion teams.
Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. Lynx
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. LynxCaitlin Clark was ruled out of the WNBA Commissionerโs Cup final with a strained groin in her third straight absence for the Indiana Fever.
Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time
Read full article: Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th timePaige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection.
NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves
Read full article: NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early movesThe Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBAโs free agency window officially opened.
Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan voteCaitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month the league announced Sunday.
Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin ClarkDallas Wings standout rookie Paige Bueckers has been ruled out of Saturday nightโs home game against Washington because of a right knee issue.
Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says
Read full article: Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed on a $119 million, three-year contract with the All-Star guard still recovering from a torn ACL that will sideline him into the 2025-26 season.
Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in Texas
Read full article: Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in TexasA prosecutor says a Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during an altercation at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas has been indicted on a murder charge.
Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansion
Read full article: Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansionNBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain.
Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
Read full article: Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they saidThe origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriage
Read full article: Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriageSouthern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed banning same-sex marriage โ including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Courtโs 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclist
Read full article: Former Dallas Cowboys player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclistFormer NFL player Kelvin Joseph is facing charges for his involvement in a crash that killed a female motorcyclist on a Dallas-area freeway, The Dallas Morning News reported.
In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judgesโ pay and lawmaker pensions
Read full article: In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judgesโ pay and lawmaker pensionsHouse and Senate members agreed that judges needed a pay raise. But they spent the final hours of the legislative session debating whether Texas lawmakers should also benefit from the boost.
Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West final
Read full article: Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West finalDallas Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.
Mark Cuban and Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen's first Detroit summit on the future of cities
Read full article: Mark Cuban and Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen's first Detroit summit on the future of citiesGlobal Citizen is unveiling the lineup for its summer conference on urban revitalization in Detroit.
2 arrested in connection with deadly hit-and-run on Texas lake, authorities say
Read full article: 2 arrested in connection with deadly hit-and-run on Texas lake, authorities sayTwo people were arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on a lake over Memorial Day weekend, according to authorities.
Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that donโt deal with homeless encampments
Read full article: Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that donโt deal with homeless encampmentsThe bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.
Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over Oilers
Read full article: Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over OilersIt's really not as bad as it sounds for the Dallas Stars that Mikko Rantanen has gone four playoff games in a row without scoring a goal.
Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against Oilers
Read full article: Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against OilersThe Dallas Stars arenโt getting shut out on the power play in the Western Conference final against Edmonton this time.
1-on-1 with Cowboysโ WR Jalen Tolbert on 2025 season with revamped wide receiver room
Read full article: 1-on-1 with Cowboysโ WR Jalen Tolbert on 2025 season with revamped wide receiver roomDallas Cowboys wide out Jalen Tolbert is stepping into a new chapter with a bolstered receiving corps, headlined by the acquisition of George Pickens and star CeeDee Lamb.
Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into rivers
Read full article: Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into riversAs the state grapples with a threatened water supply, industry and lawmakers have invested millions in research to clean the toxic backwash for use in for agriculture.
A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US
Read full article: A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the USThe fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third.
The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and itโs not the one youโre thinking of
Read full article: The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and itโs not the one youโre thinking ofWith Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities.
U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over Jets
Read full article: U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over JetsWinnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.
Another hat trick by a Finnish player Dallas got in a trade. This time, it's Granlund
Read full article: Another hat trick by a Finnish player Dallas got in a trade. This time, it's GranlundAnother playoff hat trick for a Finnish forward the Dallas Stars acquired in a trade during the regular season.
Mikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Mikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series leadMikael Granlund had his first career playoff hat trick, Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots and the Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg 3-1 to take a 3-1 series series lead over the top seed in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas
Read full article: Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near DallasU.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the stateโs largest mosques near Dallas.
Texas House committee advances legislation that targets stateโs universities
Read full article: Texas House committee advances legislation that targets stateโs universitiesSenate bills that reduce the influence of faculties and restrict protests on college campuses were voted out of committee in a last-minute meeting Monday.
Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the stateโs homelessness crisis
Read full article: Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the stateโs homelessness crisisRepublican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the stateโs ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.
Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft
Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draftPaige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.
Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series leadWyatt Johnston scored nine seconds in for the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars.
That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff game
Read full article: That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff gameThe Dallas Stars got off a fast start in Game 5 of their Western Conference series against Colorado.
Former SMU quarterback Keldric Luster transfers to Texas State University
Read full article: Former SMU quarterback Keldric Luster transfers to Texas State UniversityFormer three-star Southern Methodist University quarterback Keldric Luster is transferring to join the Texas State University Bobcats this fall, according to a report by On3 Sports on X.
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings
Read full article: Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by WingsPaige Bueckers is doing her best to live in the present during what has been an insanely busy stretch.
Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents
Read full article: Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rentsThereโs political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.
Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
Read full article: Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over StarsNew Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason.
Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief says
Read full article: Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief saysThe chief of police for the Dallas Independent School District says the student who shot four students when he opened fire at a Dallas high school this week was in and out of the building in less than two minutes and is believed to have been targeting a specific student.
Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In TournamentKlay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallasโ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud in Sacramento a year ago, helping the Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.
Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4
Read full article: Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4The student accused of injuring four in a shooting at a Dallas high school was let into the building through an unsecured door and then walked down a hallway toward a group of students, opening fire on them before appearing to take a point-blank shot at one.
Suspect in shooting at Dallas high school is in custody, officials say
Read full article: Suspect in shooting at Dallas high school is in custody, officials saySchool district officials say a suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody.
Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Read full article: Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and HoustonTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies
Read full article: Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnanciesFor the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the โlife of motherโ exception. But they donโt plan to address cases where the fetus wonโt survive.
Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'
Read full article: Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this monthโs NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports.
Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 win
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 winLuka Doncic scored 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles, helping the Lakers wrap up a playoff spot with a 112-97 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policy
Read full article: Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policyPaxtonโs office launched an investigation into the districtโs policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a possible loophole in the stateโs ban.
Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas
Read full article: Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West TexasScientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a couple of weeks after rain finally fell in the area.
NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
Read full article: NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pillsA county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data
Read full article: A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal dataHistory buffs have uncovered revelations about U.S. espionage in the 1960s in thousands of pages of newly released government records about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of rapper Mo3
Read full article: Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of rapper Mo3Court records show that Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020.
Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
Read full article: Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfiresOklahomans are assessing the devastation after wildfires damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes around the state during a severe weather outbreak.
St. Maryโs set to begin NCAA DII title for first time in a decade
Read full article: St. Maryโs set to begin NCAA DII title for first time in a decadeFor the first time in a decade, the St. Maryโs menโs basketball team (19-10) will have a shot at bringing a national championship to the Alamo City.
Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies
Read full article: Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policiesAttorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallasโ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.
Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges
Read full article: Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse chargesThe Oklahoma Attorney Generalโs office says a former pastor of a Texas megachurch who resigned after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s has been indicted on child sexual abuse charges.
Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for Doncic
Read full article: Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for DoncicFormer Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban says he wouldnโt have traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without receiving much more in return.
Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game
Read full article: Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving gameKyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain Monday night and shot free throws for the Dallas Mavericks before leaving the floor in obvious pain late in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings.
San Antonio Zoo CEO recalls โchaosโ at Dallas cheer competition after fight causes evacuation
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo CEO recalls โchaosโ at Dallas cheer competition after fight causes evacuationSan Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow recalled the chaotic scene that unfolded during the National Cheerleaders Association All-Star Championship in Dallas after a fight led to an unexpected evacuation.
Fight causes evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition, police say
Read full article: Fight causes evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition, police sayA fight between two people caused an evacuation during the National Cheerleaders Association All-Star Championship in Dallas, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations
Read full article: Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigationsTwo of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck.
CFP commissioners put off any decisions on changes to playoff format, including seeding of teams
Read full article: CFP commissioners put off any decisions on changes to playoff format, including seeding of teamsConference commissioners who are part of the College Football Playoff have put off any decisions on potential changes to the format, including how the 12-team field is seeded.
Texas lawmakers want to make it easier to convert office space into apartments and condos
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to make it easier to convert office space into apartments and condosSupporters hope easing zoning rules will entice landlords to renovate and ease the stateโs housing crisis.
Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he's making good progress with groin injury
Read full article: Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he's making good progress with groin injuryAnthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut, while the Mavericks say their star forward is making good progress in his recovery.
Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith
Read full article: Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faithNBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain.
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records
Read full article: FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination recordsThe FBI says it's discovered 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to release thousands of classified files.
UT-Dallas students launch alternative newspaper after clash with administration
Read full article: UT-Dallas students launch alternative newspaper after clash with administrationStudents at the university created their own news organization โ The Retrograde โ after they reached an impasse with administrators regarding oversight and the firing of the campus newspaperโs editor-in-chief.
Doncic releases emotional farewell message to Dallas after trade sends him to Lakers
Read full article: Doncic releases emotional farewell message to Dallas after trade sends him to LakersLuka Doncic released an emotional farewell to Dallas on the same day a trade sending him from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a swap for fellow All-NBA player Anthony Davis was finalized.
Eagles' run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last season
Read full article: Eagles' run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season.
Louisville ranked again with a new coach and roster overhauled by winning transfers
Read full article: Louisville ranked again with a new coach and roster overhauled by winning transfersCoach Pat Kelsey started with a clean slate at Louisville, where he rebuilt the roster with transfers who had won at other places.
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Read full article: Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closingsA powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere.
โIt was dangerousโ: Visitors caught in middle of cold rain discuss their travels
Read full article: โIt was dangerousโ: Visitors caught in middle of cold rain discuss their travelsKSAT anchor Stephania Jimenez spoke with travelers at the Buc-eeโs location in New Braunfels who braved Thursdayโs slick conditions.
Los Angeles Rams' playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
Read full article: Los Angeles Rams' playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern CaliforniaThe NFL moved the Los Angeles Ramsโ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area.
Several flights between San Antonio and North Texas canceled amid winter storm
Read full article: Several flights between San Antonio and North Texas canceled amid winter stormSeveral flights between the San Antonio International Airport and Dallas airports were canceled on Thursday morning as a winter storm moved through Texas.
A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US South
Read full article: A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US SouthAnother blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The storm started dumping a mix of sleet and heavy snow Thursday in north Texas and Oklahoma, where schools canceled classes for more than 1 million students.