FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy needed a moment to collect his emotions at the podium. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was checking his phone between meetings, awaiting updates from his wife that their children had returned home from school safely.
INDIANAPOLIS – Roger Penske motioned toward the turn four grandstands at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His father took him to those seats in 1951 and a 14-year-old Penske was instantly hooked by the sights and the sounds of “The 500-Mile Sweepstakes,” won that day by Lee Wallard.
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson was impossible to miss in his orange jersey, pants and helmet — the one with "Watson" taped on the front just in case anyone wasn't sure. As he showed off his right arm with tight spirals, engaged in friendly trash talk, smiled and laughed while interacting with new teammates, the Browns quarterback didn't look a bit distracted by the storm swirling around him.
GLEN ROSE — Following the conclusion of the 2022 softball season, the Glen Rose Lady Tigers are reaping the rewards of a 24-7 mark and a second consecutive District 6-4A championship. When the district honors were announced earlier this week, 10 Lady Tigers and coach Kiel Miller received postseason plaudits that included the most valuable player, defensive player of the year, newcomer of the year, four first-team selections and coach of the year.
KRUM — The season came to an end for the District 6-4A Championship Glen Rose Lady Tigers with a 12-0 loss to Iowa Park in the area round of the Class 4A softball playoffs Saturday at Krum. The Lady Tigers end the season 24-7 after advancing to the area round for the second consecutive year.
FRISCO, Texas – Rick Bowness has been on an NHL bench for a record 2,562 regular-season games as a head coach or an assistant over nearly four decades. The 67-year-old coach is not ready to be done yet even though he is at the end of his contract with the Dallas Stars.
Glen Rose senior Kylie Frush placed sixth in the triple jump at the UIL Class 4A State Track Meet on Thursday, May 12, at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas. Frush posted a jump of 37 feet, 8.50 inches at state, and it was less than an inch out of fifth place. Midlothian Heritage’s Leah Anderson won the event with a jump of 40-03.75. Frush competed at state in the triple jump as a junior where she finished ninth. SARA DIGGINS/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
INDIANAPOLIS – Jimmie Johnson set his alarm for 5:48 a.m. – he uses the number 48 in nearly all his mundane activities – hoping to get a workout in before opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
GRAHAM — The magical season for the Glen Rose Tigers came to an end Saturday with a pair of one-run losses in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Tigers won Game 1 on Friday night in extra innings, and needed just one win to advance, but they came out on the losing end of a pitcher’s duel and a slugfest.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – His first day racing around the new Formula One circuit in Miami was absolutely horrible.