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A New Cowboys Coach Brings Good Vibes, But What About Wins?

By Matt McClearin

Jul 31, 2025

Brian Schottenheimer has his millionaire men playing paintball and ping-pong. Pop-a-Shot, anyone?

The Biggest Moments From Season 2 of America's Sweethearts

By Alex Gonzalez

Jul 18, 2025

Raises, resignations and an Observer story are highlights in Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docuseries.

UPDATE: Rashee Rice's Timeline of Dallas Trouble, Including Jail Sentence

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 17, 2025

The former SMU football star helped the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, but will he see the field again anytime soon?

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestlers Showed Us Why They're Japan's Queens of The Ring

By Poppy Xander

Jul 14, 2025

They might be the cutest wrestlers in the world, but after their show on Sunday, we'd argue they're the fiercest, too.

What Does Paige Bueckers Order at Wingstop? Now We Know (And You Can Order It)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 14, 2025

Now you can get Dallas Wings' point guard Paige Bueckers' favorite meal from Wingstop. Here's what that entails.

It's Officially Hot Girl Summer in Dallas: Thee Stallion Is Dating a Maverick

By Alec Spicer

Jul 13, 2025

The Houston rapper's allegiance to the Rockets is about to be put to the test.

Pro Wrestler Lee Moriarty Debuts Original Paintings at José

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 11, 2025

Before he steps into the ring at Esports Stadium in Arlington tonight, the Ring of Honor Pure Champion is displaying two luchador paintings at the North Dallas restaurant.

Former Maverick Lamar Odom Is Coming Back to Texas

By Alec Spicer

Jul 11, 2025

The two-time NBA champion wants to *checks notes* be the mayor of Killeen?

Cooper Flagg Kicks Ass In First Appearance for Mavericks. See All of His Dunks.

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 11, 2025

Luka Who? Just kidding. It is a new day in Dallas, however, and we're here to celebrate Flagg Day with plenty of dunks.

New Stars Coach is (Hopefully) a Blast From the Past With a More Physical Future

By Matt McClearin

Jul 10, 2025

Glen Gulutzan wasn't ready to lead the Stars 14 years ago. Things seem different now.

An All-Female Japanese Wrestling Circuit is Ready to Take on North Texas

By Poppy Xander

Jul 9, 2025

This weekend, Joshi Pro-Wrestling is packing a punch of Japanese pop culture for its first-ever appearance in Texas.

Dallas Wings Score Highest Attendance Record for WNBA Games in Texas

By Alec Spicer

Jun 29, 2025

Friday's game against the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center broke the attendance record for WNBA games in the state's history.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Look Back On Season 2 of America's Sweethearts

By Adam Davidson

Jun 28, 2025

We caught up with a couple of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders to discuss the latest season of their Netflix docuseries, receiving a 400% pay increase and being an inspiration for women.

The 9 Must-Try Concessions at Texas Rangers Games, Ranked: A Stadium Foodie's Guide

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 28, 2025

Going to a baseball game is never a disappointment with food options like the Boomstick and Big Papa.

Lake Highlands High School Basketball Hosting NBA Draft Watch Party for Alum Tre Johnson

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 25, 2025

The former Lake Highlands Wildcat is expected to be an early pick in tonight's NBA Draft.

Where to Watch the NBA Draft in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 25, 2025

Tonight is the NBA draft and the Dallas Mavs have the first pick. Wonder what'll happen ...

Moneyball: As More Cash Flows Into College Sports, Smaller North Texas Colleges Must Get Creative to Compete

By Tyler Daniels

Jun 25, 2025

The big-money universities are set to win even bigger now, but UNT, UTA and others are still ready to play.

‘This was Preventable’: Report Reveals Failures in Fort Worth CrossFit Death

By Emma Ruby

Jun 25, 2025

Serbian athlete Lazar Ðukić drowned last August. It took organizers more than 20 minutes to call emergency responders.

Top 10 Texas College NIL-Earning Athletes

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 23, 2025

Since college athletes began to make money on their names, images and likenesses, Texas athletes have been cashing in.

How Much Do Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Make?

By Alex Gonzalez

Jun 20, 2025

The documentary America's Sweethearts sent fans on a campaign to get Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders more money. How much do they earn?

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