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Tennis
Taylor Fritz Avoids “Netflix Curse” at Australian Open
He's got plenty of aces in his pocket.
Sports
The Last Days of Sting
The 63-year-old professional wrestling legend could have retired to his ranch in Waxahachie years ago. Instead, he’s fighting time for a chance to go out on his own terms.
Sports
The Best of StrongSide, 2022
A sampling of our best work in our first full year of existence.
Soccer
Seven Years Ago, a Dallas Guy Predicted World Cup History to the Day
No, really. It’s timestamped and everything.
Baseball
If They Don’t Win, There’s No Shame: The Rise of Sandlot Baseball in Dallas
Pregaming is as important as the action. No one knows the standings. Expect a DJ in the stands. If that sounds like the kind of baseball for you, that's because Sandlot is for everyone.
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Golf
The Invited Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament is Returning Twice as Big for Year Two
Invited CEO David Pillsbury is looking to double charitable fundraising and increase economic impact fivefold in the 2023 tournament hosted by Las Colinas Country Club.
Tennis
Venus Williams and Danielle Collins Will Face Off at SMU
They both have big backhands and small dogs.
Business
Here’s How Much Texas Could Stand to Gain if it Legalizes Online Sports Betting
The movement has the support of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and Dallas Stars, which are all part of the Sports Betting Alliance.
Basketball
What I’m Watching: Can the Mavs Snap Their Skid?
Plus: A World Cup do-or-die, and the Cowboys take on the NFL rushing champ
Soccer
If The United States Ever Wins a Men’s World Cup, They’ll Have FC Dallas to Thank
Youth academies are the future of American soccer. Dallas' Major League Soccer team remains at the forefront of the boom.