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PRESS ROOM: NBA Hall of Fame Nominee Terry Cummings Joins 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Launch Victory & Values Initiative

NNPA NEWSWIRE — NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings was administered the official member’s oath and ceremonially pinned during a special induction ceremony held on Friday, February 20th.

Former Cedar Hill Highstepper Performed at Last Two Super Bowls

One hundred and 128 million people tuned in to watch Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California....

Laila Edwards Makes Olympic History with Breakthrough Goal for Team USA

LA FOCUS NEWSPAPER — Laila Edwards made history in Milan, Italy, becoming the first Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA after sealing a dominant group-stage win over Canada with the final shot in a four-goal surge, a milestone that helped propel the Americans into the medal round as tournament leaders.

From Carter Cowboy to clothing entrepreneur, alum credits his roots

By Molly Schrader on February 16, 2026 AlumNow, Headlines Before Bambata Tyehimba was designing jackets, shorts, and custom apparel seen across Dallas, he was a student-athlete walking the halls...

‘God bless América’: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US

By MARTÍN SILVA REY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Bad Bunny said "God bless America" during the Super Bowl halftime show and then...

The Latest: Seahawks get their turn at Super Bowl Opening Night

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl Opening Night is ongoing, with Drake Maye, Sam Darnold and other Super Bowl participants meeting with thousands...

LA28 Olympic Games: Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas Hosts Symposium

OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES — On Jan. 15, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) hosted the LA28 Games Workforce & Procurement Symposium. Held at Exposition Park, the event served as a pathway to discuss various ways that the Los Angeles community can prepare through workforce development, contracts, and opportunities for small businesses to thrive.

Jerry Jones wants to be the owner with the most Super Bowls, but the Cowboys have a long way to go

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones hasn't even sniffed an NFL championship in the past 30 of his...

Another chapter in SOC history celebrated with community parade

By A'Nease Linnear on January 10, 2026Headlines “We wanted to do the parade right here in ‘The Cliff,’ says Principal Willie Johnson. “There have been talks of it...

Skater Emmanuel Savary Sharpens Routines for the 2026 U.S. Championships

THE AMSTERDAM NEWS — This will be Savary’s sixth appearance in the senior men’s event. The 2025 nationals marked his return to the U.S. Championships after six years. An ankle injury slowed his training over the summer, but by autumn, he felt better, allowing him to skate in shows and even do an international competition in Scotland. In November, Savary, 27, won his second consecutive Eastern Sectional Singles Final.

Back where they belong: South Oak Cliff’s return to the top

By A'Nease Linnear This has become a routine for the South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears.  For the fifth consecutive December, SOC returned to AT&T Stadium...

Prescott says Cowboys have to stick to business with playoff hopes all but gone

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what...

Quinnen Williams won’t say it, but there’s no denying his impact on the Dallas defense

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Quinnen Williams disregards the notion that the standout defensive tackle's arrival in a trade...

HBCU Football Roundup: SC State and Delaware State will battle for MEAC Title

DeSean Jackson's amazing season could be capped off by winning the MEAC title Alumni Stadium next Saturday. (Photo: Delaware State Athletics) Josh Shaw’s late-game burst...

Roosevelt cheer program builds momentum with growing roster

 By Molly Schrader  When a student told Honesty Lewis they wished she would coach cheer at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, she realized this...

DALLAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ VOLUNTEER CENTER

The FIFA Volunteer Center will be located at the Food and Fiber Pavilion at Fair Park DALLAS (November 18, 2025) - The North Texas FWC Organizing...