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Fans in North Texas flock to see star in her WNBA debut: "The Caitlin Clark Effect"
DALLAS – Longtime Dallas Wings fans said they embraced the interest and extra fans at a preseason game Friday night. The devout Dallas fans said they cannot remember an arena packed with fans ever for a preseason game."Oh we recognize," Brenda Johns said.Her recognition is connected to a number of Iowa jerseys in the stands at UT Arlington's College Park Center. Basketball fans wanted to see Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut."We're excited that the Wings have welcomed Caitlin Clark in. We see she is making a great name for the WNBA," Brenda said.Her husband, Ron Johns, said they've become...
Slow and Steady: Walnut Grove methodically puts away West Mesquite in Game 1
The opener of the Class 5A area round best-of-3 series between Walnut Grove and West Mesquite was a little like a boxing match on Thursday. The Wildcats spent the first few rounds, or innings, chopping the Wranglers down with a series of jabs, as they scored in each of their first five at-bats.
Duncanville's 1:22.25 Shatters 4x200 Relay National Record
- - - At the first exchange, it was Katy Tompkins who appeared to hand off right with Duncanville, but The Woodlands were only a step back themselves. The three teams continued to run lock step with one another at the second exchange, but Duncanville handed off just ahead of Tompkins and The Woodlands.
Poetry Community Christian School’s Annual Swing Fore the Green Golf Tournament
Poetry Community Christian School is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament, Swing FORE the Green, on Friday, June 14 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 8 a.m. Proceeds support the school’s Pioneer Activities Center which includes a middle and high school gymnasium, fully-equipped sports weight room, and a 45’ Christian Soldiers Karate studio to serve the school’s 60 karate students 2nd – 12th grades. The Center also houses team rooms, classrooms, and the expanded music department, while providing scheduling opportunities for elementary sports and extra-curriculars in the school’s current multi-purpose building.
Resilient Plano West posts another Game 3 shutout, returns to regional quarterfinals
COPPELL—High school softball's stakes don't get much higher than Game 3 of a playoff series, and that pressure is yet to faze Plano West. Saturday marked the Lady Wolves' third elimination game through just two rounds of the postseason. Their mettle was tested in bi-district play against Allen, overcoming their most lopsided defeat of the season and responding with an 8-0 shutout win in Game 3.
Stars' Mason Marchment: Out for Game 7
Marchment (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Game 7 against Vegas, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports. This will be the fifth consecutive game Marchment has missed since suffering an injury in Game 2. Evgenii Dadonov should remain in a top-six role while Marchment is sidelined.
Roger Sloan Wears Dallas Stars Jersey At CJ CUP Byron Nelson
PGA veteran Roger Sloan was spotted in a Jamie Benn jersey today during The CJ CUP Byron Nelson. Rogers teed off at the TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney's iconic 17th hole. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson takes place at McKinney’s TPC Craig Ranch from May 2-5, 2024. This four-day televised tournament marks the continuation of a five-year partnership with the PGA, promising to attract visitors, boost economic prospects and garner global recognition for the city of McKinney. Jason Day, champion of the 2023 Byron Nelson, and K.H. Lee, who secured victory in 2021 and 2022, are both confirmed to vie for the title once again, along with Dallas's hometown hero Jordon Spieth, the 2022 runner-up. They'll all be contending for a portion of the $9.5 million prize pool, with each winner's share amounting to $1.71 million. The Dallas Stars are currently competing for the Stanley Cup, with a game against the Golden Knights on May 3 at 9 p.m. Don't miss anything Local. Sign up for our free newsletter.
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