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The Mid-South West Showdown is set to light up Eagle Stadium as the DeSoto Eagles prepare to clash with the Creekside Seminoles out of Fairburn, Georgia in a state-against-state football game.

DeSoto Head Coach Claude Mathis sat down with The DeSoto Tribune and spoke about the upcoming and highly anticipated matchup with Creekside.

The Eagles have won back-to-back state championships and reign supreme in Texas football, having blown out Humble Summer Creek 74-14 to take home their second consecutive state title.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, promises an evening of thrilling competitive sportsmanship and community spirit.

As the teams gear up for the 5 p.m. kickoff, fans from both sides are buzzing with anticipation.

The Eagles, known for their formidable defense and high-powered offense are determined to guard the line and maintain their home turf advantage.

Meanwhile, the Seminoles are ready to bring their A-game, having only lost to California powerhouse Mater-Die, challenging the Eagles with their dynamic offense.

Kick-off is set for Saturday, August 31 at 5 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.

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The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed their former first-round draft pick and fan favorite Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year deal.

Since Elliott departed from the Cowboys in the 2023 off-season, Dallas has struggled to move the ball on the ground, even with having the explosive Tony Pollard before losing him to the Titans in free agency.

Dallas didn’t draft a running back this year but instead opted to sign veteran running back Royce Freeman for a one-year deal.

Freeman played with the Los Angeles Rams last season and ran for 319 yards on 77 carries with two touchdowns.

The Cowboys have plenty of options in the backfield with Freeman, Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis, and last year’s draft pick Duece Vaughn.

This year’s offseason has been up and down for Dallas as several key players, including one of their best offensive linemen, Tyron Smith, who played with the Cowboys for 13 years, signed with the New York Jets this offseason.

In the 2024 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys didn’t make the spectacular splash they always do but instead addressed some of the team’s needs quietly this year.

The Cowboys fulfilled several key needs, notably bolstering the tackle position by selecting Tyler Guyton, an offensive tackle from the University of Oklahoma.

The Cowboys traded their 24th-round draft pick to move back to the number 29 draft pick and picked Guyton.

Guyton helps address the need at tackle since Smith signed with the Jets.

Overall, the Cowboys addressed their most pressing need and landed the best available tackle at the end of the first round.

Dallas drafted two offensive tackles: an offensive guard, a wide receiver, a defensive tackle, a defensive end, a cornerback, and perhaps most pressing for the defense, a linebacker.

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Southern Methodist University has suspended a player who was involved in a hit-and-run collision on March 30 that left at least four people injured.

Theodore “Teddy” Knox, who played football for SMU, surrendered to authorities on Friday following a warrant issued by Dallas police in connection to the hit-and-run.

Knox, who serves as a cornerback for the SMU football team, turned himself to Glenn Heights police on charges including aggravated assault and multiple counts of causing bodily injury due to a crash, according to police.

He was transferred to the regional jail in DeSoto for processing with his bond set at $5,000 for each count.

The surrender of Knox follows the recent turn-in of Rashee Rice, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, who also faced charges related to the same incident.

Rice, accused of similar offenses, turned himself into Glenn Heights police on Thursday and was subsequently released on $40,000 bond.

In light of the crash, SMU has suspended Knox from the football team pending further investigation and legal proceedings.

According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred when Knox, driving a Corvette, and Rice, behind the wheel of a Lamborghini, engaged in a high-speed race on North Central Expressway near University Drive in Dallas.

The reckless driving led to both vehicles losing control, with the Lamborghini striking the median and causing a chain-reaction collision as they careened into traffic.

An arrest warrant affidavit revealed that Rice was traveling at a speed of 119 miles per hour less than 5 seconds before the crash, while Knox’s Corvette was clocked at 116 mph before slowing to 91 mph shortly before impact.

Following the collision, Knox, Rice, and their passengers fled the scene without stopping to render aid for injuries or provide necessary information to other drivers, as per police reports.

Although several individuals sustained injuries in the crash, none of the passengers in the speeding vehicles will face charges.

Authorities found a small amount of suspected marijuana in the Lamborghini; however, no charges related to the substance have been announced at this time.

In response to the incident, Rice’s attorney, Texas State Sen. Royce West, stated in a press conference that Rice intends to accept full responsibility for his actions and will work to compensate the victims of the crash.

Knox’s attorney Deandra Grant said in an email Thursday that he has fully cooperated with police. 

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Renowned and controversial former NFL star and prominent figure O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.

The news of Simpson’s death was announced by his family and has sent shockwaves through the sports world and social media.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” a statement from his family said.

Born on July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California, Simpson rose to fame as a football sensation, making a name for himself as one of the most talented running backs in NFL history.

Simpson, also nicknamed the Juice, broke records as a college and professional football player and worked as a sportscaster and actor in movies and television actor.

Simpson was also a corporate spokesman, most notably for Hertz rental cars.

His illustrious career included stints with the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers, earning him accolades such as the Heisman Trophy and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

However, Simpson’s legacy was overshadowed by his infamous legal troubles, including his acquittal in the highly publicized 1995 trial for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

The trial, often referred to as the “Trial of the Century,” captivated the nation and sparked intense debate and controversy.

Despite his acquittal, Simpson’s reputation remained tarnished, and he continued to court controversy in the years that followed.

His involvement in various legal issues and public scandals continued to draw media attention and scrutiny, overshadowing his achievements on the football field.

Simpson is survived by four children: Arnelle and Jason, from his first marriage, and Sydney and Justin, from his marriage to Nicole Brown Simpson.

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