The Dallas Carter High School alumna came in first place in the women’s 100-meter final on Saturday night. EUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carri Richardson, a Dallas native and former LSU track star, has earned her spot on the U.S. Olympic Team after running a 10.71 in the women’s 100-meter final in Oregon. The U.S. Track and … Read more
The Dallas native is competing for a spot on the United States track and field Olympic team. EUGENE, Ore. — Editor’s note: The video published above is a WFAA report when Richardson was honored with a track in Dallas ISD named after her. Sha’Carri Richardson, alumna of Dallas Carter High School and former LSU track … Read more
A two-time All-American, Lewis is Texas A&M’s all-time leading rusher and the top rusher in Southwest Conference history. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M all-time leading rusher Darren Lewis has died of cancer, the school announced Friday. He was 55. The university did not say how it learned of Lewis’ death. A two-time All-American, Lewis … Read more
As the Olympic trials get underway, check out the some of these Texas athletes that have already qualified! PARIS, France — The Olympic Trials for diving, gymnastics, swimming and track and field are underway and for most sports, they are scheduled to go until June 30. Now, while it might seem a bit arbitrary to … Read more
Kyle Cokinos played as many holes as possible on one of the longest days of the year to raise money for mental health. HOUSTON — Do you hate slow play on the golf course? Well, Houston golfer Kyle Cokinos doesn’t just golf. He golfs fast. To give you an idea of how quickly he plays, … Read more
The former Calallen Wildcat has had a nearly flawless week at the College World Series. OMAHA, Neb. — The Texas A&M Aggies are two wins away from their first ever baseball national championship and one former Coastal Bend product has been a huge reason why. Calallen graduate Justin Lamkin has appeared in two of Texas … Read more
Sanders, who turns 56 next month, was a six-time All-Pro while starring for the Lions from 1989-98 before his sudden retirement. DETROIT — Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance … Read more