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High School

The kids are alright! After shaky starts, Southlake Carroll, Aledo Desoto and Duncanville are back in stride in time for playoffs.

This year, we learned an important lesson: Get your losing out of the way, early! With losing comes lessons you can build on and prepare you for a long postseason.

Newfound rivalries, playoff football rematches the backdrop of championship week for Arlington Heights, Eastern Hills

As these Fort Worth teams prepare to end their season with hardware in their hands, will the district championship rest within city limits or does it go to their neighbors just outside the city?

Thriller at Farrington as Wyatt falls to Arlington Heights 27-22

The Arlington Heights Yellowjackets are the cardiac kids of Fort Worth. They won with a walk-off touchdown against Paschal. But last night, Wyatt's drive and hopes for an undefeated season ended with an end of regulation controversy. After scoring on a scramble by...

Tonight’s Wyatt/Arlington Heights matchup may not determine the winner in District 4-5A, here’s why…

We've made it to the weekend that matters in District 4-5A. Tonight's game should determine the district winner but there are scenarios that could split this title two or three ways. With a O.D. Wyatt win, the Chapparals are favored to take the title or at worst, tie...

Wyatt tramples North Side to remain unbeaten

O. D. Wyatt is off to an amazing start, their best yet! The Chaparrals are now 8-0, heading into a fierce matchup with Arlington Heights next week.

Laykon Brassfield has won his UIL appeal and will return to the Lewisville Varsity roster

In one of the highly publicized eligibility decisions of the 2026 Texas UIL High School Football season, Laykon Brassfield has been reinstated to varsity eligibility at Lewisville High School

SMG Sports Week 9 Football Primer

Well football fans, we’ve made it to the ground and pound showdown in District 5-4A as Eastern Hills takes on Southwest!

SMG Sports Week 8 Football Primer

Here's the latest in our coverage of Texas High School Football in our area The North Crowley Panthers remain our top story of the 2026 Texas High School Football season In Fort Worth ISD, District 4-5A remains the must-see district with two undefeated teams on an...

Week 7 Fort Worth Football Primer

The SMG Report Game of the Week features North Crowley and Waxahachie in a duel for dominance in the "District of Doom." You can read our game preview, here. Closer to home in district 5-4A, Eastern Hills stays hot with a big victory over Western Hills, keeping them...

North Crowley travels to Waxahachie to establish dominance in ‘District of Doom’

Who leaves Lumpkins Stadium as a contender or a pretender?

college

CRAM! Texas Wesleyan loses its footing in 59-7 season opening loss to OCU

The Texas Wesleyan Rams were poised to make a strong showing in their football home and season opener Thursday night at the Crowley Multi-Purpose Stadium against the Bronchos of Oklahoma Central University. Things quickly got out of hand and the Rams never recovered....

It’s the SWAC, Jack! Catch JSU and BCU LIVE from Jackson on HBCU Go

Bethune-Cookman University and Jackson State University collide in a can’t-miss SWAC matchup full of athletic fireworks, tradition, and pure HBCU passion.  Both teams are looking to close out the regular season strong — Jackson State with a home-field statement win...

Johnson C. Smith University makes its first CIAA championship game appearance against Virginia Union this Saturday

History takes center stage as Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the nation’s leading media platform for HBCU sports, shines a national spotlight on two major HBCU football moments in Week Twelve. All eyes turn to Durham, North Carolina, where Johnson C. Smith...

How to Plan for the 2025 Allstate Red River Rivalry

Things to Know Before You Go A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, has been played at the State Fair since 1929 – making 2025 the 96th...

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S HBCU GO AND NFL NETWORK MAKE HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER SIMULCAST OF 2025 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

his historic simulcast partnership is a testament to the growing national recognition of HBCU athletics and the importance of amplifying the stories of these institutions.

Mark Cuban Partners with Young Entrepreneur of the Greek Basketball Association to Revolutionize Greek Life Sports

In a groundbreaking partnership that fuses college rivalries, campus culture, and competitive basketball, entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban has teamed up with Michael Bales, the 24-year-old visionary behind the Greek Basketball Association...

Prairie View Edges Grambling State in 5 OT ‘State Fair Classic’ Thriller

Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas Opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas means ONE thing...The State Fair Classic! It's a family reunion, a class reunion, a kickback and concert all in one! This year's battle featured a WWE Belt in addition to annual bragging...

Pro Sports

Scripps reaches multi-year agreement with the WNBA to continue Friday night games on ION

This new agreement comes on the heels of a 2024 season where average viewership for the State Farm® WNBA Friday Night Spotlight increased by 133% year over year and attracted more than 23 million unique viewers across games and wrap shows.

The Black Girls Dream Conference Returns to Atlanta: “She Got Next” Celebrates Black Girl Brilliance

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium Black Girls Dream Conference welcomes over 1,000 this weekend in Atlanta!

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ernie Johnson, Jr. Joins ZERO Prostate Cancer as Newest Global Brand Ambassador

Johnson steps into his role as Global Brand Ambassador at a pivotal moment in the national conversation on prostate cancer.

Comcast Technology Solutions Selected by the Texas Rangers for Regional Sports Network

RSN features a broad range of live game broadcasts, pre- and post-game coverage, and other team-related content, all powered by CTS’ MCO.

Atlanta Dream, Cash App and Playa Society team up to “Pay Some Respect to Women’s Sports”

Groundbreaking "statement" court, exclusive merchandise, halftime performance and exclusive Cash App benefits unveiled for Dream home-opener with mission to shine a spotlight on women's sports Atlanta Dream & Cash App Branded Court. Today, the Atlanta Dream and...

The (NFL) Players Choir — Celebrating 16 Years In The Game!

The choir is gearing up for another unforgettable performance as part of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.

With silver anniversary, Super Bowl Soulful Celebration brings football and faith to Super Week in Las Vegas

The one-hour music special, in partnership with the NFL, tapes Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Pearl Theater, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

New Name, same tune! Patti LaBelle shines as star of newly rebranded Super Bowl Soulful Celebration

The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration remains the perfect kickoff to Super Week

Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Honors Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts with 2023 “Faith In Action” Award; Performances include Patti LaBelle, Israel Houghton, NFL Players Choir & More!

Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, formerly Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is founded and executive produced by Atlanta-based marketing consultant Melanie Few

Photo Galleries (Coming Soon)

North Crowley improves to 3-0 with a decisive win over Houston Summer Creek

Last weekend, the surging North Crowley Panthers withstood the Summer Creek Bulldogs 41-20 to improve to 3-0 in early season pre-district play. With the win, the Panthers seem prepared to assert their dominance in the newly formed "District of Doom" which features...

North Crowley/Aledo (Photo Gallery)

Shots from the North Crowley/Aledo football game August 28, 2026 at Crowley Multi-Purpose Stadium

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