Camille Smith, a former All-American basketball player, has transitioned from the WNBA to coaching, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Wings, after a 13-season WNBA career.
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She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
Black women in sports have been breaking barriers and making history for generations, from Dianne Durham becoming the first Black woman to win a U.S. national gymnastics title to Angel Reese owning the court in college basketball.
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Kyrie Irving Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
Kyrie Irving’s season with the Dallas Mavericks has been cut short due to a torn ACL in his left knee, leaving a significant void in the team’s lineup and challenging their playoff hopes.
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Mavs Ball Scores Big: $2.1 Million Raised for North Texas
The Dallas Mavericks raised $2.1 million at their 10th annual Mavs Ball, benefiting the Mavs Foundation and its mission to empower women, families, and children in North Texas.
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Cynt Marshall Honored with Surprise Proclamation From City of Dallas
Cynt Marshall, the first African American female CEO in the NBA, was celebrated for her groundbreaking leadership, community advocacy, and unwavering resilience during a retirement celebration in Dallas, where she was presented with a special proclamation from the City of Dallas.
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The Sand Branch Solution: One Developer’s Mission for Water and Justice
Derek Avery, a real estate developer with roots in Houston, is working to revitalize underserved communities in southern Dallas County without displacing residents, while also addressing issues such as contaminated wells and lack of running water.
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Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
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Eagles Soar to Super Bowl Victory, Thwarting Chiefs’ Dynasty Dreams
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a Super Bowl rematch, with Jalen Hurts throwing for 221 yards and rushing for 72 yards, while Patrick Mahomes struggled with six sacks and two interceptions.
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Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks: The Legacy of Booker T. Washington High School and Dallas’ Freedman’s Town
Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks, born in Dallas’ Short North Dallas neighborhood, is the first Black player in the Chicago Cubs and won numerous accolades throughout his career, including 11-time National League All-Star, National League MVP in 1958 and 1959, and having his uniform number 14 retired by the team in 1982.
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Dallas Stunned: Mavs Trade Luka Dončić to Lakers in Blockbuster Deal
Luka Dončić has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz, with Dallas receiving Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, and the Lakers receiving Dončić, making Los Angeles a championship favorite with LeBron James and Davis.
