Texas’ Tre Johnson announces he’ll declare for NBA draft after his stellar freshman season

The 6-foot-6 Johnson was a consensus top-five national recruit coming out of high school in Garland and made an easy transition to the college game. AUSTIN, Texas — Southeastern Conference freshman of the year Tre Johnson says he’s one-and-done at Texas and will enter the NBA draft. Johnson, who made his announcement on ESPN on … Read more

Is Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas the biggest in sports history? Here’s a list of memorable homecomings

As Luka gets ready to return to the Mavericks, it has us thinking: Where does this rank among hometown favorites returning to play in front of their fans? DALLAS — Luka Doncic is back in Dallas where he belongs, just wearing the wrong jersey.  As he gets ready to face the Mavericks — tipoff is … Read more

Green Bay Packers, Verizon partner up to clear veterans’ debt in Wisconsin

The announcement came as Verizon and the Green Bay Packers struck a seven-year partnership. WASHINGTON — Verizon and the Green Bay Packers are helping clear veterans’ debt as part of a new seven-year partnership agreement.  The deal, which will also make Verizon the official 5G mobile partner of the NFL team, will help administer $3 million … Read more

Barbie teams up with LeBron James to release Ken doll in honor of his legacy and community impact with tributes to Akron

Mattel says the new Ken doll featuring LeBron James drops at Target, Walmart and Amazon on April 14 with a suggested retail price of $75. AKRON, Ohio — Mattel has announced that Barbie is releasing the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, which will be in the likeness of Akron native and NBA star … Read more

Don’t blame Rowdy: Cowboys give No. 0 to Overshown, saying it wasn’t delayed by the mascot

Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown will wear No. 0, the first player in Cowboys history to do so, the team announced Wednesday. DALLAS — Here’s a very Cowboys offseason update for your Wednesday morning: The team has officially dispelled rumors that Rowdy, the Dallas mascot who wears No. 00, prevented one of the squad’s best young players … Read more