It has been a busy week in sports, so The Dallas Express is bringing readers the ultimate weekend guide to catch up. Be ready for Monday with all the best information that matters to Dallas sports fans.
Mavericks Winning Streak
The emergence of the Dallas Mavericks, who are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference but on a six-game winning streak, is leading some pundits to call them the hottest team in the league. The Mavs are dominating opponents on both sides of the court, and the recent additions from the trade deadline have helped Dallas rise in the playoff race.
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Rangers Look to Defend Title as Spring Training Begins
Spring training is underway for the Texas Rangers as they seek to defend their World Series title. This season marks 24 years since the last time a team repeated as World Series Champion when the New York Yankees won three consecutive World Series titles from 1998 to 2000. The Yankees are one of just two teams to win three consecutive World Series titles and the only team in MLB history to win five titles in a row.
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First-Place Stars
The Dallas Stars are in first place in the Western Conference, one point behind the Eastern Conference’s Florida Panthers for first place in the NHL. A flurry of off-season moves has turned into a great situation for the Stars as they look to close out the final two months of regular-season play and march toward another potential Western Conference Final appearance or even more.
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Super Bowl Parade Marred by Shooting
The Kansas City Chiefs — a significant part of Dallas football lore — took the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Missouri, but the success was marred by tragedy as a mass shooting broke out during the victory parade, leaving one person dead and many others injured.
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Genesis Invitational
Tiger Woods dropped out of the Genesis Invitational, while Dallas native Jordan Spieth was disqualified after signing an incorrect scorecard.
