Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman to recite poem about COVID-19 ‘community heroes’ at Super Bowl LV

The NFL has asked Amanda Gorman, the young poet laureate from President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to write a poem about three COVID-19 “community heroes” that are serving as honorary captains at Super Bowl LV.

North Texas 8th grader is a rising golf star

Last week, 14-year-old Avery Zweig won Annika Sorenstam’s Invitational in Florida, an American Junior Golf Association tournament.

North Texas teen golfer lighting up the course
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A North Texas eighth grader might be the next professional golf sensation. FOX 4's Mike Doocy talked to Avery Zweig fresh off an American Junior Golf Association tournament win.

'I am truly ashamed': Former Seahawk Chad Wheeler makes statement after arrest for brutal attack on girlfriend

A day after news spread that Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was arrested for a brutal attack on his girlfriend, the Seahawks confirmed that Wheeler is no longer on the roster. 

Report: Jason Witten to sign 1-day contract so he can retire as a Dallas Cowboy

After spending a season with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jason Witten is reportedly set to sign a one-day contract with Dallas so he can retire as a Cowboy.

'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic

Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.

Mavericks get 3 players back from COVID-19 quarantine

Forwards Dorian Finney-Smith, Josh Richardson and Dwight Powell will be back on the court after missing several games because of COVID-19.

Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48

Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48. 

Ticket Tuesday: Norm Hitzges
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The Ticket's Norm Hitzges is this week's Ticket Tuesday guest. Kansas City is a 3-point favorite heading into Super Bowl 55. Norm explains why they aren't favored by a higher margin. Plus his thoughts on the ongoing Dak Prescott contract negotiations and the Mavericks season so far.

No new members inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, a first in 8 years

The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's ballot.

Free4All: Tony Casillas talks SB 55 and Dallas Cowboys
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2x Super Bowl champ Tony Casillas stops by to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl 55 matchup between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. We also ask what it will take for the Cowboys to reach another Super Bowl.

Porter, Nuggets beat Mavericks 117-113 after Murray ejection

Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame Jamal Murray's ejection for a shot to the groin of Dallas guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to beat the Mavericks 117-113 on Monday night.

Miley Cyrus to headline NFL TikTok Tailgate at Super Bowl LV

The NFL announced Miley Cyrus will be headlining a new tailgating event before the Super Bowl - the NFL TikTok Tailgate.

Stars tie NHL power-play record in 3-2 win over Predators

Joe Pavelski helped the Dallas Stars tie the NHL record for power-play goals in the first two games, scoring one of three with the man advantage in another victory over the Nashville Predators, 3-2 on Sunday night.