‘God wanted his angel back’ | Parents mourn loss of 9-year-old daughter to flu complications

Family says Madeline Vernon passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29 due to complications from the flu. RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A 9-year-old Randolph County girl died from flu complications, according to her family. Madeline “Maddie” Grace Vernon was diagnosed with the flu on Jan. 25. Her mother, Mary Edging, took her to Randolph Hospital, and … Read more

Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudan-Palestine flag

The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement that “law enforcement is working to determine applicable charges in this incident.” NEW ORLEANS — A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudan-Palestine flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it. … Read more

Serena Williams makes a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show

The 23-time Grand Slam champion emerged during Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” NEW ORLEANS — Tennis legend Serena Williams made an unexpected appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, bringing Compton spirit to football’s biggest stage and making a not-so-subtle jab at Lamar’s rap nemesis, Drake.  Williams, the 23-time Grand … Read more

North Texas native Sha’Carri Richardson featured in Nike Super Bowl ad

DALLAS — Dallas’ own Sha’Carri Richardson graced America’s television screens on Super Bowl Sunday. Richardson starred in a Nike ad titled “So Win.” which highlighted female athletes at the top of their games. Richardson was featured prominently in the opening shot of the ad, making a handful of appearances thereafter alongside basketball stars A’ja Wilson, … Read more

Dallas Mavericks governor denies Vegas move as fans rage over Doncic trade

Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont explicitly denied speculation that the team will move to Las Vegas DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks fans are making their displeasure known following the unexpected trade of superstar Luka Doncic, even as team leadership attempts to quell concerns about the franchise’s future. In his first public comments since the trade that sent … Read more