The Dallas Wings selected UConn standout Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, adding to their roster a national champion, 2025 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and 2026 All-American, who will team up with fellow Huskie Paige Bueckers to form a formidable backcourt duo.
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Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice bring UCLA’s championship celebration to Raising Cane’s Hollywood ahead of WNBA Draft
UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice celebrated their NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win by serving customers at Raising Cane’s in Hollywood, while reflecting on their journey and the growth of women’s basketball.
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After 14 Years Away, Empress Davenport Comes Back to North Texas to Help Build the Dallas Wings
Empress Davenport, a Duncanville, Texas native, has returned home after 14 years to join the Dallas Wings as an assistant coach, where she is excited to learn from head coach Jose Fernandez and contribute to the team’s success.
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The South Dallas Golf Classic Turns the Golf Course into A Hub for Culture and Connection
The first annual South Dallas Golf Classic will take place on April 4th at Luna Vista Golf Course, bringing together families, local business owners, and neighborhood leaders to support Start Within Impact Forever (SWIFT) and promote financial literacy, economic empowerment, and community building.
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Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration and investment in youth recreation.
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How the Mavericks Used Art to Honor Black History and Uplift Young Creators
The Dallas Mavericks honored five North Texas student artists for their digital artwork reflecting Black history, unity, representation and cultural legacy during their 2026 Black History Month Art Contest.
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Full Circle in Brooklyn: Jason Kidd’s 200th Mavericks Win Connects His Past and Dallas’s Future
Jason Kidd achieved his 200th win as head coach of the Mavericks, with the game ball being presented to him by rookie Cooper Flagg in the same building where his coaching career began with the Nets.
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Cowboys, Students Gather in Fair Park to Reflect on Black History’s Lasting Impact
Dallas Cowboys players DeMarvion Overshown, Ryan Flournoy and Donovan Ezeiruaku visited the African American Museum in Fair Park to connect with Lincoln High School students and discuss the importance of understanding one’s roots and Black history.
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Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of 2025–26 Season as Recovery Continues
Kyrie Irving will not return to the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues rehabilitation from ACL reconstruction surgery, but will remain a visible presence around the team and is expected to return stronger next season.
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New Era in Dallas: Blockbuster Trade Signals Mavericks’ Commitment to Winning Again
The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets to acquire three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, veteran point guard Tyus Jones, young wing AJ Johnson, forward/center Marvin Bagley III, and two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks, while sending Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Danté Exum to Washington.