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The U.S. government tried to eliminate stickball from Native American communities in the 19th century. But the sport, and its successor lacrosse, have continued to thrive — especially in North Texas.

Cheers erupted in the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas as North Texas soccer fans received their wish: Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will be a host site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cleburne will soon be the home of a new division of a baseball league that hopes to make the town a hub for a fresh take on the sport.

Russian authorities said earlier this month that they detained Griner at a Moscow-area airport for allegedly transporting vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.

From bobsledding to figure skating, a handful of athletes that are from Texas — or have Texas ties — are competing in this year’s Olympics.

Transgender students are prohibited from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identity under legislation taking effect Tuesday.

When it comes to sports in Texas, football is king, but the state is also home to athletes in an increasingly popular contact sport: mixed martial arts.

As we enter the final days of the Tokyo Olympics, the Americans lead all countries with 96 total medals. China has the highest number of gold medals, 34. But the U.S. women's basketball and volleyball teams both won semifinal games that allow them to play for gold. Plus, the U.S. men's baseball and basketball teams are also playing for gold.

There is a rich history, culture and legacy of Black cowboys in Texas and the nation that’s been underrepresented in history and popular culture.

Star gymnast Simone Biles is set to return for the balance beam event. Over the weekend, some athletes had a chance to reach the podium but fell short. Still, the U.S. leads the medal count at 64. China is hard on its heels with 62 medals, 29 of which are gold.

Cyclist Phil Gaimon was competing in a race that could have won him a spot in the Tokyo Olympics. Instead, a crash landed him in two hospitals where his out-of-network surgeries garnered huge bills.

A couple of Texans had shots at medaling on Thursday evening and Friday morning, but both missed the mark. Still, the U.S. leads all nations with 41 total medals. China is close behind with 38 medals, 18 of which are gold.