Dallas-native Sha’Carri Richardson punches her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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

Watch: Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100m heat at USA Olympic Trials despite untied shoe, stumble

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

Former Texas A&M running back Darren Lewis dies of cancer at 55

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

Here’s every North Texas athlete that has qualified to compete for the U.S. in the Paris 2024 Olympics so far

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