John Fields | Denton Record-Chronicle

Ryan defied the odds time after time during its historic playoff run and did so once more Saturday to win the first girls basketball state championship in Denton ISD history.

The Lady Raiders were never ranked higher than their preseason No. 16 spot in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ weekly state rankings. That didn’t stop them from making their way to the program’s first regional championship and now a shot at winning it all.

Current Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is seen as a favorite for the team’s pick to replace Mike McCarthy — but he’s not the only name being floated for the job.

Denton ISD has landed a big name in the coaching world to be the next leader of Denton High School’s football program in David Beaty.

The University of Texas Longhorns face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinals in Arlington — the backdrop of which is a cold snap that brought snow, sleet and freezing temperatures to North Texas in recent days.

Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas and some local high school football teams are making waves — even as the Cowboys continue to disappoint.

The Denton Record-Chronicle's sports reporters break down what you need to know both at the collegiate level and under the Friday Night Lights.

Krum’s Jenna Reneau was one of 30 referees selected to officiate the Olympic men’s and women’s basketball games.