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The three-time defending Class 5A champion advances; Reedy and Lone Star finish their playoff runs.
Brian Schottenheimer explained Friday why Mike Pettine has been studying film during practice viewing periods. Getting current on this defense matters more than making the new hire visible.
Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper lead San Antonio to a dominant 126-97 victory over Sacramento at Frost Bank Center on Friday.
Atlanta defeated Dallas 135-111 on Friday at American Airlines Center. Jalen Johnson led with 14 rebounds while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points for the visitors.
10 Frisco teams played this week, and the town went 5-5. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Denis Bouanga scored twice as LAFC defeated Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. Brandon Vázquez netted the lone goal for the visitors.
Houston dominated the second half, outscoring Oklahoma City 62-42 in the final two quarters. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the way with 15 points while Fred VanVleet dished out eight assists.
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Dallas’ likely reversal on Christian Parker’s booth assignment is sensible, but the defensive coordinator’s location matters only if Mike Pettine and the rest of the staff improve the information reaching him and the players.
Centennial, Frisco, Lone Star and Reedy all won their third-round playoff matches, two of them 10-9. The regional finals are Friday, and the Class 5A state tournament is next week in San Antonio.
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 13 off the bench as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 123-103 in the preseason Wednesday.
Two former Packers, and the coordinator who once ran their defense, head back to Green Bay on Sunday night. Dallas arrives 2-3 with one of the league's worst defenses, and Micah Parsons will not be on the other side.
Houston fell behind 2-0 in the first 22 minutes, scored three times before halftime and held the lead until Gabriel Pirani equalized for San Diego FC in the 86th minute.
New Orleans held off a fourth-quarter Dallas rally to win 101-97 in a preseason game Wednesday. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points and five assists, while Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each scored 16 for Dallas.
Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday after regulation and overtime ended 2-2.
FC Dallas secured a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday at Toyota Stadium, with Kaick scoring the only goal in the 63rd minute to improve their record to 14-8-7.
Kaick hit a right-footed volley into the top corner off Osaze Urhoghide's header, and Daniel made seven saves as the Toros beat the Sounders 1-0 to secure a second straight MLS Cup Playoffs trip.
Kaick scored in the 63rd minute, Daniel made seven saves and FC Dallas secured an MLS Cup playoff place with a 1-0 victory over Seattle plus help elsewhere in the Western Conference.
The Cowboys are giving Christian Parker a wider vantage point without removing his authority. Mike Pettine adds scheme-level counsel, while Parker remains responsible for calling and coordinating the defense.
Toyota Stadium hosts a 7:30 p.m. Central kickoff, with Dallas needing a victory and favorable results elsewhere to lock up a postseason place.
The Oct. 13 schedule includes Memorial at Liberty and Centennial at Independence. The district has posted ticket and livestream links for fans.
Jerry Jones says Parker will call the defense from upstairs as 2–3 Dallas prepares for Sunday night’s game at Green Bay.
Hunt Middle School cook and assistant principal honored after CPR response to a co-worker's emergency
October 17, 2026
Frisco library closes Oct. 19 for staff training; drive-thru returns stay open
October 17, 2026
Police wrote 14,538 citations through September, up from 8,613 a year earlier, as aggravated assaults and car thefts rose
October 17, 2026
Auditors' review of $69 million in road, water and sewer impact fees finds one $27,300 gap; council hearing set for Tuesday
October 17, 2026
20 New Businesses in Frisco: Week of Oct. 12
October 15, 2026
Kia America files a $1.2 million office build-out inside a Frisco Commerce Center warehouse
October 13, 2026
A $3.7 million restaurant and cafe is planned inside the Offices at Southstone Yards
October 11, 2026
Legacy West partners reunite to market up to 11 million square feet of offices at Fields
October 9, 2026
Frisco Wind Advisory: Gusts to 40 mph expected this afternoon - Oct 16, 2 PM
October 16, 2026
Frisco Weather: Wind Advisory Active Amidst Humid Afternoon and Storms - Oct 15, 2 PM
October 15, 2026
Frisco Weather: Steady Afternoon, Cooler Tomorrow - Oct 14, 2 PM
October 14, 2026
Oppressive Humidity Leads Frisco Weather Outlook - Oct 13, 6 AM
October 13, 2026
Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into UnitedHealth Group Over Patient Coverage Denials
October 6, 2026
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Border Wall Construction Across Texas Big Bend Region
October 4, 2026
Texas Collects $4.4 Billion in September State Sales Tax as Business Spending Drives 11.5% Gain
October 3, 2026
Texas Expands Short-Term Workforce Education With Federal Approvals and $10.4 Million Grant
October 3, 2026
