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What would a Dallas Olympics look like this year? There was once a plan detailing just that
DALLAS — The Summer Olympics get underway Friday in Paris, France, where athletes from around the world will float the River Seine in an Eiffel Tower-featured spectacle of an opening ceremony. And just think, that could have been the scene in Dallas. Well, maybe not the River Seine/Eiffel Tower...
Research: Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson of Dallas Can Run on Water (Sorta)
According to Team USA’s official roster, 37 competitors with listed hometowns in Texas will represent their country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Twelve of those 37 come from the DFW area, including two-time Olympian and gold-medal volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu from Coppell, first-time Olympian Teal Cohen of The Hockaday School in Dallas and University of Texas All-American swimmer David Johnston, a graduate from The Covenant School in Dallas.
35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo rides into Fair Park Coliseum on Saturday
The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo features African American cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in events like bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, and more. For longtime rodeo announcer, Kevin Woodson, the rodeo is still a thrill. "Rodeo is you and that animal," Woodson said. "I used...
Shaquille O’Neal Sells Carrollton Mansion, Moves to New Home in Heath, Texas
One of the all-time legends of the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal put his 5,269-square-foot mansion in Carrollton on the market at nearly $1.7 million a couple of months ago, moving into it just two years ago. Now, this is a part of his move to North Texas, as he moves to a new residence located in Heath.
Cheer for Team USA With To-Go Specials from Loro
DALLAS (KDAF) — Loro is helping you cheer on Team USA from home with a To Go Only promotion for dining. From Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 11, if you spend $50, you can save $10 by using the code USA. This promotion is To Go Only...
Go for Gold: Play, Win and Indulge at Yogurtland
DALLAS (KDAF) — As athletes from around the globe prepare to compete in the Paris Olympics over the next two weeks, Yogurtland is celebrating with a unique gaming experience, the 2024 Froyo Games. Starting on July 27 and running through August 11, Real Rewards members can participate in Yogurtland’s...
The Best Places to Play Mini Golf in Dallas
Over the past few years, North Texas has quietly become a mecca for miniature golf. Most of the recent additions don’t require you to keep track with the stubby pencil and the crumpled pad of paper. They’re awash with technology and often add games within the game—billiards and mini golf, anyone?
LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #17
Congratulations to Gleider Figuereo, who won the voting to be named the #16 prospect in the LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings with a little over 25% of the vote. Because there has been a history of vote-spamming shenanigans in the rankings, I used Google Forms for the last couple of community rankings, and it worked out well, so we will use it again. You will need to include your LSB user name when you vote. If you don’t have an LSB user name, you need to use some sort of identifier. While this won’t eliminate the possibility of vote spamming, it will make it harder.
SMU Football Odds: 2024 Total Wins Over/Under – Vegas Odds as of July 26
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. For the upcoming 2024 campaign, the SMU Mustangs sport an over/under of 8.5 wins. They are +115 to hit the over and -135...
Minor league update for 7/25/24
Down East was rained out. Mitch Bratt started for Hickory, allowing one run in 5.2 IP, walking one and striking out seven. Michael Brewer allowed a run in 1.1 IP, striking out two. D.J. Peters threw a shutout innings, striking out three and walking one. Sebastian Walcott drew three walks....
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