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Austin honors MLB star Don Baylor with park renaming, highlighting legacy and local Black history

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:33:35 GMT

Don Baylor Park in Austin honors MLB star Don Baylor, highlighting his journey from exclusion to recognition in his hometown, as well as his lasting legacy.

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This North Texas couple attended their 1st World Cup in 1994. They've been to every one ever since.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:11:25 GMT

Juan and Marissa Solis first attended together in Dallas in 1994. Now, as the World Cup comes to DFW this summer, they look to keep the streak going.

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City of Plano denies Dallas City Councilmembers' claim that it's presented a formal offer for Dallas Stars to move there

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:27:16 GMT

After initially refusing to address it, Plano issued a statement Friday denying that an official offer letter came from the city. The Stars declined to comment.

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You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

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US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:38:20 GMT

Brady Tkachuk denies disparaging Canadians in an AI-generated TikTok video posted by the White House.

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University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:02:44 GMT

The University of Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby for breaching an NIL contract after transferring to Texas Tech.

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North Texas skating coach groomed child athletes before assaulting them, police affidavit states

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:44:49 GMT

Benjamin Shroats, a 47-year-old North Texas figure skating coach, was arrested for indecency with a child and sexual assault.

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Austin Prep Academy's Pierce Paul leads the nation in made 3-pointers

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:56:07 GMT

The local guard makes 500 three-point shots a day and receives mentorship from Longhorn legend Dexter Pittman.

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South Austin drone team keeps flying high

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:24:13 GMT

Harmony School of Excellence is generating buzz in a specific STEM-based competition.

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Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger explains why he skipped Team USA visit to White House, came home instead

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:45:58 GMT

Oettinger, a goaltender for Team USA's gold medal-winning men's hockey team in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was one of a handful of players skipping the trip.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

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Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:29:20 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

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Texas pulls away late to beat Texas A&M 76-70 in Lone Star Showdown

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:24:27 GMT

Texas pulled away late to defeat Texas A&M 76-70 on Saturday afternoon in the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown at Reed Arena.

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Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

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Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:52 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Sheinbaum in a phone call on Thursday that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup host.

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Texas Game Wardens have a warning after what was found on boater's trailer

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Texas Game Wardens posted photos of an invasive plant that a hunter at a Texas lake was recently cited for.

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WATCH: New police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:40 GMT

Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway.

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FIFA's president has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:12:37 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country.

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Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

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Q&A: Artist brings that San Antonio Spurs mural magic to Austin

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:27:50 GMT

For Spurs Week in Austin, artist Joe Hermosa brings vibrant Spurs murals to the Texas capital.

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Austin's ATX Open inspires tennis growth amid need for more courts

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:12:20 GMT

Now in its fourth year, the ATX Open showcases world-class women's tennis in Austin, driving both local and national growth in the sport's participation.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

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Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:22:49 GMT

Duke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. Monday's poll marked a record 148th time at...

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Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

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Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Braxton was a 10-season WNBA veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty.

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They had to cut this jersey off Emmitt Smith after an injury scare. Now you can buy it.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:03:23 GMT

The Cowboy legend's 1996 game-worn jersey is up for sale.

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Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way to select theaters as part of Apple TV's latest partnership with the sport.

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When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:40 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

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What Olympic records were broken at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:23:13 GMT

Nine Olympic records were set in speed skating and short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Dutch skaters and Team USA's Jordan Stolz leading the surge.

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Skier Eileen Gu learns about her grandmother's death shortly after gold medal halfpipe win

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:07:12 GMT

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu learned about her grandmother's death shortly after her gold medal victory. "She inspired me so much," Gu said.

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'I looked on the ice and saw my teeth': Jack Hughes takes high-stick hit before Olympic gold-winning goal

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:06:02 GMT

“I looked on the ice and saw my teeth,” Jack Hughes said. He already had one knocked out in an NHL game a few years ago, too. “I was like, ‘Here we go again.’”

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Team USA: Johnny Gaudreau's children brought on ice in touching tribute to rising hockey star

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:24:17 GMT

Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in 2024 when they were hit by an SUV while riding bikes near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding.

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Closing Ceremony: Here's what to know ahead of the final celebration for Milan Cortina Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:19:47 GMT

For the first time in Winter Olympics history, two cauldrons will be extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Team USA's final medal count for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:56 GMT

The United States had a record-setting performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning more gold medals than any other year competing in the Winter Games.

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Team USA honors Johnny Gaudreau on the ice after taking home gold medal

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:56 GMT

Team USA brought out Johnny's No. 13 jersey after the win and celebrated with two of his children.

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US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:20 GMT

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey.

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Team USA and Canada battle it out on the ice in the gold medal game for the men's hockey final

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:04:28 GMT

The two rivals entered the tournament as the heavy favorites, after bringing NHL players back to the Olympic for the first time in 12 years.

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Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:03:08 GMT

Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night. Garcia dropped Barrios in the opening seconds...

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