Category: Sports

SOC just one win away from 4th straight trip to state, Highland Park up next

SOC just one win away from 4th straight trip to state, Highland Park up next

Keith Whitmire of the Dallas Morning News reports on South Oak Cliff’s 53-49 come from behind victory vs. Whitehouse. The loss was only Whitehouse’s 2nd of the season. Whitmire reports: After trailing by eight at halftime, South Oak Cliff outscored Whitehouse, 34-22, in the second half, holding Whitehouse to just...

SOC just keeps winning, defeats Killeen 74-68

SOC just keeps winning, defeats Killeen 74-68

It’s business as usual for Coach James Mays II and the defending state champion South Oak Cliff Golden Bears.  After a disappointing start to the season, SOC finished a tough district season on top and will make a return trip to the Garland Special Events Center and play for another...

Become a Sponsor of 2008 Dallas South Hoops Challenge

Become a Sponsor of 2008 Dallas South Hoops Challenge

Dallas South is soliciting sponsorship of our 2nd Annual College Hoops Challenge. Dallas South readers will again have the chance to pick among the 65 team field, down to the Final Four and eventual champion. Dallas South has received a half million hits this months alone. Here’s an opportunity to...

SOC to forfeit 2nd second title

SOC to forfeit 2nd second title

South Oak Cliff was found to have used an ineligible player on the way to their 2nd state basketball title.  I continue to support Coach James Mays II and his program, and I continue to disagree with Brett Shipp's choice to sensationalize the story when he reported it on Channel...

10 reasons the Cowboys lost that don’t involve Mexico

10 reasons the Cowboys lost that don’t involve Mexico

First the Mavs lose a championship series they led 2-0. Then a fumbled snap costs the Cowboys a playoff game. Next the Mavs go out in the 1st round to Golden State. Now this. Oh well, here's my two cents.  10.  Too much pressure on Romo in the 2nd half...

Dallas should bet on June Jones and SMU athletics

Dallas should bet on June Jones and SMU athletics

There has been a lot of heartache and disappointment since the NCAA imposed the death penalty on the SMU football program.  But a coaching change has brought an optimism to the school that has been nonexistent since the days of the Pony Express.  On Monday, SMU announced the hiring of...

How will media treatment of Roger Clemens allegations compare with Barry Bonds coverage?

How will media treatment of Roger Clemens allegations compare with Barry Bonds coverage?

                   For months, actually years now, I've listened to Black folks call in to talk radio shows to assert that the media's treatment of Barry Bonds has been excessive and over the top.  Whenever this assertion is made, media types bristle at the...

ESPN Reports Roger Clemens will be named in George Mitchell Steroid Investigation

ESPN Reports Roger Clemens will be named in George Mitchell Steroid Investigation

ESPN is reporting that  the George Mitchell investigation into drug use in baseball will name Roger Clemens among players who have received steroids.  The station has been reporting this morning that a former New York Yankee strength trainer supplied information to Mitchell about supplying Roger Clemens with steroids.   Mitchell's...

Dallas South Sports September post hailed the end of Southlake Carroll dynasty

Dallas South Sports September post hailed the end of Southlake Carroll dynasty

Dallas South isn't a place known for "I told you so", but I'll have to ask for some latitude on this one.  A September 9th post at Dallas South Sports claimed Southlake Carroll will not win the state title in 2007 and here's why.  An excerpt from the post: Todd...

Dallas Skyline wins, Carter loses on an exceptional day of football in Waco and beyond

Dallas Skyline wins, Carter loses on an exceptional day of football in Waco and beyond

I have to say that it seemed like a shaky idea, but the decision to travel to Waco to catch both Skyline and Carter today was a great one.  My homie Coop and I loaded our 3 boys up in the van and hit I-35 South around noon. We made...