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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HBCU Football Programs Grapple with Consequences of Money Games
Grambling State coach Mickey Joseph has reignited the conversation about the fairness of money games in HBCU football, where FCS programs receive large payouts in exchange for playing against top-level college football teams, and whether the reward is worth the potential risk of injury and humiliation.
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Prescott and Pickens Kick Off Grand Opening of New DICK’S House of Sport in Dallas
DICK’S House of Sport on Dallas Parkway opened with a grand celebration featuring appearances from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver George Pickens, as well as a 3-on-3 youth basketball showcase headlined by Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
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South Dallas Classic: Unity Game Brings Lincoln and Madison Together
The Annual South Dallas Classic Unity Game is a cultural touchstone that brings generations of students, alumni, families, and fans together to honor the resilience and excellence of Lincoln and Madison High Schools, with the Tigers and Trojans set to battle it out on Saturday, September 13th at Kincaide Stadium.
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Kicks & Cocktails: Dallas Wings Foundation, LaDondra Wilson Celebrate Community Impact
The Dallas Wings Community Foundation, led by LaDondra Wilson, is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Dallas community through initiatives focused on women and girls, social justice, youth sports, health and wellness, and education, and is celebrating its progress with a rooftop fundraiser, Kicks & Cocktails: An Air of Excellence.
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Turning Influence Into Equity: How Black Stars Can Build Generational Wealth
Black athletes and musicians are building billion-dollar brands, but too often, someone else owns the scoreboard, and two insiders, Brandon Comer and Jennifer Horton, are advocating for a shift in ownership and equity for these stars.
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Guns, Race, and Profit: The Pain of America’s Other Epidemic
Bogalusa, Louisiana has seen a decrease in homicides from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2024, which Mayor Truong attributes to a summer jobs program, while the city continues to grapple with the trauma of gun violence and has not used any of its funds for violence prevention.
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Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College Launch Groundbreaking Sports Management Major
The Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College have partnered to launch a new Mavs Sports Management Major, which will provide students with a direct path into the sports industry and help promote social justice and racial equity in the region.