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Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people
Read full article: Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young peoplePost Malone and Doja Cat, two of pop musicās biggest stars, will headline this yearās Global Citizen Festival in New Yorkās Central Park on Sept. 28, as organizers focus on mobilizing young people to help address the worldās pressing problems.
Top storylines from first day of Cowboys mandatory minicamp
Read full article: Top storylines from first day of Cowboys mandatory minicampThe Dallas Cowboys kicked off their three-day mandatory minicamp at The Star in Frisco on Tuesday. Dallasā offseason team activity involves plenty of player development and some uncertainty surrounding the Cowboysā superstar wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb.
Freshman McCown leads UTSA to 35-17 Frisco Bowl win over Marshall
Read full article: Freshman McCown leads UTSA to 35-17 Frisco Bowl win over MarshallRedshirt freshman Owen McCown recovered from a shaky beginning to his first start of the year to complete 22 of 31 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns as UTSA rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat Marshall 35-17 in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night for the Roadrunnersā first bowl victory.
Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match
Read full article: Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition matchJaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States a 2-1 comeback victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americansā final match of the year.
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music
Read full article: Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new musicOn Sunday, Habitat for Humanity's 2023 annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project kicked off on the President's 99th birthday.
Former Navy SEAL who claims he killed Osama bin Laden arrested in North Texas, reports say
Read full article: Former Navy SEAL who claims he killed Osama bin Laden arrested in North Texas, reports sayA former Navy SEAL who said he shot and killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 was arrested in North Texas last week.
Family mistakenly held at gunpoint by Texas police say the stop traumatized the kids in the car
Read full article: Family mistakenly held at gunpoint by Texas police say the stop traumatized the kids in the carA Black woman from Arkansas who was held at gunpoint along with three family members when Texas police wrongly suspected their car was stolen says she decided to speak out after seeing video from a passerby and realizing two officers had aimed firearms at her 13-year-old son while his hands were up.
Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameCountry superstar Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse country duo Brooks & Dunn will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.
āWe made a mistakeā: Frisco PD apologizes to family after mistakenly pulling them over
Read full article: āWe made a mistakeā: Frisco PD apologizes to family after mistakenly pulling them overFrisco police have apologized to an Arkansas family after assuming they were driving a stolen vehicle and conducting a āhigh riskā traffic stop, according to a news release.
Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coach
Read full article: Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coachClint Dempsey thinks the U.S. Soccer Federation hurt the menās national team by delaying its decision on a coach leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honor
Read full article: Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honorChris Stapleton has won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on a night where Lainey Wilson was a dominant force.
ACLU calls for civil rights investigations into two North Texas school districts over anti-transgender policies
Read full article: ACLU calls for civil rights investigations into two North Texas school districts over anti-transgender policiesFrisco ISDās new bathroom policy and Keller ISDās ban on books that reference gender fluidity violate federal rules prohibiting sex-based discrimination, the ACLU said.
YouTube stars team with SA firm for new corporate HQ and entertainment destination
Read full article: YouTube stars team with SA firm for new corporate HQ and entertainment destinationDude Perfect, the Frisco-based sports/entertainment group that has amassed more than 58 million subscribers on YouTube, revealed plans to leave its current location for a new corporate HQ and entertainment destination that will feature a 330-foot tower.
UTSA falls to San Diego State in Frisco Bowl despite starting off with a bang
Read full article: UTSA falls to San Diego State in Frisco Bowl despite starting off with a bangUTSA football will conclude its incredible 2021 season Tuesday night against San Diego State in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl.
Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl
Read full article: Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco BowlLucas Johnson passed for a career-best 333 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for another score as San Diego State beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in the Frisco Bowl for the Aztecsā program-record 12th win of the season.
UTSA seeks 1st-ever bowl win vs. San Diego State in Frisco on Tuesday
Read full article: UTSA seeks 1st-ever bowl win vs. San Diego State in Frisco on TuesdayUTSA is returning to the Dallas area to try to finish the best season in school history after its undefeated run ended at 11-0 with a blowout loss at North Texas in nearby Denton.
Cowboys cutting LB Jaylon Smith with looming $9.2M guarantee
Read full article: Cowboys cutting LB Jaylon Smith with looming $9.2M guaranteeThe Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Jaylon Smith in what could be considered a cost-cutting move because of a guaranteed salary next season in the case of an injury.
Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota St
Read full article: Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota StEric Schmid's third TD pass was a 10-yarder to Ife Adeyi with 16 seconds left as Sam Houston wrapped the longest and most unusual college football season with its first FCS national title.
Texas Supreme Court voids orders that jailed Dallas salon owner for disregarding COVID-19 precautions
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court voids orders that jailed Dallas salon owner for disregarding COVID-19 precautionsNolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi
Read full article: Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semiOur most complete game all year was today, even though we started off kind of slow, still scored 90 points," Hardaway said. AdDavid Roddy had 18 points and Isaiah Stevens 17 for Colorado State (20-7). We know who we are.āAfter Roddy started the second half with a 3 to get Colorado State within three points, Memphis responded with a 16-3 run that included seven points from Nolley. āWe let their shooters have too many rhythm 3s,ā Colorado State coach Niko Medved said. Colorado State plays in the consolation game against Louisiana Tech, which lost 84-62 in the other semifinal game.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex finally getting H-E-B stores
Read full article: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex finally getting H-E-B storesSAN ANTONIOS ā H-E-B is taking its Primo Picks up north with an expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The San Antonio-based grocery chain on Friday said two stores, one in Frisco and the other in Plano, are slated to open in fall 2022. Officials said details about the new stores will be given at groundbreaking ceremonies. This wonāt be the grocery chainās first presence in the North Texas Metroplex, though. Central Market stores opened in the area in 2001 and serve communities in Dallas, Plano, Southlake and Fort Worth.
Police: Texas radio host dead, āfoul playā not suspected
Read full article: Police: Texas radio host dead, āfoul playā not suspectedFRISCO, Texas ā Police are investigating the death of a popular North Texas radio host but say they donāt suspect āfoul play.āOfficers in the suburb of Frisco were called to the home of Russ Martin early Saturday after a friend found him unresponsive. The 60-year-old host of āThe Eagleā on KEGL-FM was pronounced dead at the scene and detectives are awaiting the results of an autopsy, according to a statement from the police department. āNo foul play is suspected at this point in the investigation,ā the statement said. āItās with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 97.1 The Eagleās Russ Martin,ā reads the statement posted online. āHe will be dearly missed & we send our deepest condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time.ā
Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas
Read full article: Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in TexasHawaii linebacker Darius Muasau (53) holds up the trophy after the team's 28-14 win over Houston in the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. All rights reservedFRISCO, Texas ā Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes, Calvin Turner broke the New Mexico Bowl record with a 92-yard kickoff return had another long scoring play to help Hawaii beat Houston 28-14 on Thursday in the New Mexico Bowl. The game was moved to Frisco from its usual location in Albuquerque because of COVID-19 restrictions in New Mexico. Hawaii raced to a 21-0 lead in the first half, with Cordeiro throwing scoring passes of 3 yards to Dae Dae Hunter, 75 yards to Turner, and 4 yards to Jonah Laulu. āThey had just scored a touchdown,ā Turner said, āso I was thinking I needed to come up with a big play.āSaid Houston coach Dana Holgorsen: āI was sick to my stomach.
Cowboys QB Dalton returns from concussion, COVID-19 setbacks
Read full article: Cowboys QB Dalton returns from concussion, COVID-19 setbacksFRISCO, Texas ā Dallas quarterback Andy Dalton has been cleared for practice after getting through the protocols for a concussion and COVID-19. Coach Mike McCarthy said Dalton participated in an informal practice Monday, the first day back for the Cowboys coming off their open week. Dalton got a concussion Oct. 25 at Washington on a hit that led to the ejection of linebacker Jon Bostic. Dalton was expected to be cleared from that when the 10th-year player was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Nov. 2. The setbacks with Dalton, who replaced injured star Dak Prescott, led to the Cowboys starting four different quarterbacks in a span of five weeks.
Cowboys rookie CB Diggs out several weeks with broken foot
Read full article: Cowboys rookie CB Diggs out several weeks with broken footFRISCO, Texas ā Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss several weeks with a broken foot, a blow for a defense that was playing better in part because of the rookieās contributions. The Cowboys announced Diggs' injury on their website Tuesday. The last-place Cowboys had just one interception on the season before Diggs' pair. The Cowboys gave up more points than in any five-game stretch to start the season in franchise history but have improved in recent weeks. The loss of Diggs comes as the Cowboys are hopeful that cornerback Chidobe Awuzie will return after missing seven games with a groin injury.
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers
Read full article: Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against SteelersDallas will have its fourth different starting quarterback of the season against the undefeated Steelers (7-0) on Sunday with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocols. The Cowboys signed him off Cleveland's practice squad after Prescott's injury in Week 5. After Dalton was injured, the Cowboys added Rush to the practice squad. The Giants claimed Rush off waivers in May, but released him from their practice squad in December. Hunter Niswander was signed to the practice squad last week and will take Jones' spot.
Texas teen wins $25,000 for creating possible treatment for COVID-19
Read full article: Texas teen wins $25,000 for creating possible treatment for COVID-19FRISCO, Texas ā A 14-year-old Texas teen won $25,000 for creating a potential treatment for the coronavirus, according to 3M. Anika Chebrolu, an eighth grader at Nelson Middle School in Frisco, Texas, won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for discovering a drug that could help treat patients with COVID-19. She wanted to find a cure for influenza; however, that all changed after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, according to 3M. āI was drawn towards finding effective cures for Influenza disease after a severe bout of the infection last year,ā Chebrolu said. RELATED: Texas teen breaks Guinness World Record for having worldās longest legs
Cowboys sign QB Gilbert from Browns after Prescott injury
Read full article: Cowboys sign QB Gilbert from Browns after Prescott injuryFRISCO, Texas ā The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off Clevelandās practice squad Tuesday after Dak Prescottās season-ending ankle injury. Gilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert, who has played in six games and thrown six passes in his career. The son of former NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert played parts of five games behind Baker Mayfield in Cleveland last season. Prescott's gruesome injury came in the third quarter against the Giants when his lower right leg got caught under defensive back Logan Ryan.
Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion
Read full article: Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billionDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reaches to catch a football he tossed into the air while warming up for an NFL training camp football practice in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion
Read full article: Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion(AP Photo/LM Otero)Forbes estimates the Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise at $5.7 billion, the 14th consecutive year they've held that distinction. According to the magazine, Jerry Jones' team is also the most valuable franchise in the world. Rounding out the top 10 are the New York Jets ($3.55 billion), Chicago Bears ($3.52 billion), Washington ($3.5 billion), Philadelphia Eagles ($3.4 billion) and Houston Texans ($3.3 billion). On average, each team in the NFL is worth $3.05 billion, an increase of 7% from last year. And four teams (Cowboys, Giants, Patriots and Rams) are worth at least $4 billion.
Veteran DB Carr returns to Cowboys on their practice squad
Read full article: Veteran DB Carr returns to Cowboys on their practice squadFRISCO, Texas Veteran defensive back Brandon Carr has returned to the Dallas Cowboys as a member of their practice squad after starting every game the past 12 NFL seasons. Carr, who played the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, was among 14 players the Cowboys signed to their practice squad Sunday. Before the Ravens, the 34-year-old defensive back Carr played five seasons for Dallas from 2012-16, after beginning his career with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2008-11. He has 702 tackles and 21 interceptions in 192 games, starting all 16 games every season he has played in the NFL. Two practice squad players each week can be promoted to the 53-man active roster and then move back to the practice squad the following week without going through waivers.
Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-Dix
Read full article: Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-DixFRISCO, Texas The Dallas Cowboys released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on Thursday, cutting ties before the first game with the free agent they hoped could help fill the void of several losses in the secondary. Clinton-Dix didn't make it to the regular season despite being reunited with first-year coach Mike McCarthy. Darian Thompson took over his first-team reps. Thompson started four games for the Cowboys last season. Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal with $2.25 million guaranteed, but his release will give the Cowboys $1.5 million in salary cap relief. Byron Jones, who played safety earlier in his career, was another free agent departure, to Miami.
Cowboys newcomer Gerald McCoy out for season with leg injury
Read full article: Cowboys newcomer Gerald McCoy out for season with leg injuryFRISCO, Texas Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is out for the season after tearing the quadriceps tendon in his right leg in the first padded practice of training camp Monday. Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said McCoy would have surgery soon. Jones said McCoy was working against Antwaun Woods in individual drills when Woods stepped on his foot. McCoy was the first of four significant additions on the defensive line in free agency. Hill couldn't really break the rotation for the defensive line during a rough rookie season.
McCarthy, Cowboys try to make up for lost time in 1st camp
Read full article: McCarthy, Cowboys try to make up for lost time in 1st campDALLAS COWBOYS (8-8)CAMP SITE: Frisco, TexasLAST YEAR: Season with high expectations ended without playoff spot, leading to departure of coach Jason Garrett. Mike McCarthy, Super Bowl winner in Green Bay a decade ago, took over. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: McCarthy, WR CeeDee Lamb, DT Gerald McCoy, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari Poe, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, CB Maurice Canady, K Greg Zuerlein. McCarthy won Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers, but hasn't had chance to get to know Prescott face-to-face. EXPECTATIONS: Cowboys still believe they have roster capable of contending for Super Bowl, but patience might be required based on circumstances.
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions
Read full article: NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautionsIn this photo provided by the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team, interim head coach Rick Bowness watches practice in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. You get out there and you miss it, the Dallas Stars coach said. You realize how much you enjoy being out there.The NHLs oldest head coach still worries about COVID-19 but not enough to stop doing his job. Im going to have to adjust to it, there is no question. The average age of the 24 head coaches in the playoffs is just under 54, the second-oldest behind the NBA among North Americas four major professional sports leagues.
Man back from California is 1st coronavirus case near Dallas
Read full article: Man back from California is 1st coronavirus case near DallasFRISCO, Texas ā A man who recently traveled to California received a presumptive positive test for the new coronavirus, making him the first person in Texas known to have potentially contracted the virus within the U.S., health officials said Monday. Collin County officials said in a statement that the Frisco man was in his late 30s and was in stable condition at home. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. Texas lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Austin on Tuesday to discuss the state's preparedness for the new virus. ___The Associated Press receives support for health and science coverage from the Howard Hughes Medical Instituteās Department of Science Education.