Southern Dallas football programs South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto showcased their depth, discipline, and expectation at AT&T Stadium, with two of them winning state championships and one leaving with a strong standard intact.
Author Archives: Rashad Miller
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Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Headlines “Build Your Own Superhero” Youth Workshop in South Dallas
The South Dallas Cultural Center, in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis, hosted a creative empowerment workshop that invited South Dallas youth to explore identity, imagination and self-expression through art and Lego building.
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Why Showing Up Matters: Gayle Benson and Todd Graves’ Approach to Giving Across the South
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves continued their annual Month of Giving initiative in Baton Rouge, donating bikes and helmets to YMCA youth and supporting a newly renovated locker room at the A.C. Lewis YMCA.
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Paul Quinn College and Legion Prep Join Kyrie Irving’s Mission to Elevate Dallas Hoops
Kyrie Irving and ANTA have announced a major expansion of their grassroots basketball initiative, providing full ANTA x KAI footwear and apparel sponsorships for 14 youth and amateur programs across New Jersey, Texas, and California, with a focus on Dallas.
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Dallas Mavericks Part Ways with Nico Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks have relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately, and named Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers to oversee basketball operations while the organization conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
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“Not a Moment, a Movement”: Dallas Trinity FC Makes History at State Fair Clásico
The inaugural State Fair Clásico drew a record-breaking crowd of 22,838 to Cotton Bowl Stadium, making it the largest attendance for a professional women’s sporting event in Texas, and highlighted the growing popularity of women’s soccer in Dallas.
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Quiet Power: Jackie Young’s Calm Command of a Championship Era
Jackie Young, a three-time WNBA champion, celebrated her team’s victory by working behind the counter at a Las Vegas Raising Cane’s, while also reflecting on her journey from a small-town star to an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Most Improved Player.
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A Hub for Change: Dallas Wings and City of Dallas Unite on New Practice Facility
The Dallas Wings and the City of Dallas broke ground on a state-of-the-art practice facility that will serve as both the permanent training home for the franchise and a new community hub in West Oak Cliff, representing a major step forward for women’s professional sports in Dallas.
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Captain Klay’s Compass: How Travel Fuels Growth,Gratitude, and the Veteran Sharpshooter’s Mindset
Klay Thompson, a veteran NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks, has embraced the world beyond basketball by exploring new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, while also giving back through charitable initiatives.
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Alfredo: The Tour Turns South Side Ballroom Into a Hip-Hop Ramen Shop
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are celebrating their two collaborative albums, Alfredo and Alfredo 2, with a North American tour that kicked off in Philadelphia on September 20 and will conclude in San Francisco on November 9.
