San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes named finalists for NBA awards

The NBA has announced that Fox is up for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, while Barnes is a finalist for the Sportsmanship Award. SAN ANTONIO — De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes are representing the Silver & Black as finalists for two of the NBA’s yearly awards! On Tuesday, the association started rolling out … Read more

Iran will play at World Cup ‘as scheduled,’ FIFA president says

The Iranian team’s participation has been up in the air following the start of the Iran war in late February. WASHINGTON — FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the U.S. as scheduled.  During a surprise appearance at a match between Costa Rica and Iran in Turkey, Infantino said that … Read more

Downtown Dallas convention center revamp on track amid FIFA World Cup events this summer, officials say

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center’s demolition is underway, promising billions in economic impact and a vibrant renewal by 2029, officials say. DALLAS — Demolition is now in full swing at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, as crews begin separating the portion of the building that sits over Lamar Street to make way for … Read more

Eyes of Texas on women’s Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional final

Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women’s Final Four for the second… FORT WORTH, Texas(AP) — Texas coach Vic Schaefer was down on his knee already sharing a long and tight embrace with 5-foot-6 sparkplug guard Rori Harmon even … Read more

High school golfer battling leukemia finds strength on the course at Houston Open

Fifteen-year-old Kaiser Duchene defies leukemia’s challenges with innovative treatment, allowing him to continue playing golf. HOUSTON — Some of the most powerful stories at the Texas Children’s Houston Open aren’t just happening on the leaderboard; they’re unfolding just outside the ropes. At Memorial Park Golf Course, 15-year-old Kaiser Duchene is proving that resilience goes far … Read more

North Texas sisters, basketball standouts, reunite in Fort Worth for March Madness

Keller natives, the Graves sisters – Sarah and Rebekah – both helped gear winning squads to the regionals of the women’s NCAA Tournament. FORT WORTH, Texas — In the month of March, basketball binds us. But the Madness is made by the underdogs. Perhaps no better examples exist in this year’s NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament … Read more