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Dallas Cup 2022 boys champions decided across 13U-16U age groups
DALLAS, Texas – The 2022 Dallas Cup performed its first 4 championship matches on Saturday at Toyota Stadium. Aired reside on ESPN3, champions of the boys 13U by 16U age brackets had been determined with 4 groups hoisting “Boot and Ball” championship trophies.
The primary match of the day was a California showdown between San Diego Surf ECNL and Legends FC ECNL for the 13-Beneath title. Within the ninth minute, Legends FC obtained on the board first. Following a turnover by the San Diego Surf facet, Diego Nolazco was arrange one-on-one with the keeper and he buried the chance into the again of the web. Only a handful of minutes later, Eli Prepare dinner padded the lead for the Anaheim-based facet with a purpose within the thirteenth minute. The ultimate whistle blew with the rating at 2-0, crowning Legends FC the 13-Beneath Dallas Cup champions.
The boys 14U last between Dallas Texans U14 Academy and Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt kicked off subsequent at Toyota Stadium. It was a welcome sight having a world group again on the Toyota Stadium pitch competing for a Dallas Cup title and Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t disappoint. Within the twenty seventh minute, Luca Gebhardt swung a cross into the field that discovered Keziah Oteng-mensah on the far-post, who headed within the opening purpose of the sport for the German facet.
Within the second half, Justin Hoy tacked on a second purpose for Eintracht Frankfurt within the forty seventh minute, earlier than Alexander Workers delivered the dagger with a purpose of his personal within the 62nd minute. The match ended with a rating of 3-0 and Eintracht Frankfurt hoisted the golden “Boot and Ball” championship trophy, changing into the primary worldwide champion at Dallas Cup since 2019.
The 15-Beneath last kicked off at 12:30pm, that includes native sides FC Dallas 07 Premier and Photo voltaic SC U15 MLS NEXT. The primary purpose of the sport didn’t come till the second half when Troy Ackerson headed residence the opening purpose for Photo voltaic within the 54th minute. The FC Dallas facet continued in pursuit of the elusive equalizer, but it surely was not there ultimately. The ultimate whistle blew with a last rating of 1-0 in favor of Photo voltaic SC MLS NEXT, who was named 15-Beneath Dallas Cup champions.
Saturday’s final last of the day was a matchup between Las Vegas Professionals FC and FC Dallas 06 Premier. Las Vegas Professionals FC didn’t waste a lot time to get on the rating sheet. Within the seventh minute, ahead Caedon Cox broke by the protection and scored the opening purpose of the match. Within the thirtieth minute, FC Dallas Premier would pull a purpose again when Ashton Medina transformed from the penalty spot to degree the sport at 1-1. The sport remained tied into stoppage time, however there was nonetheless sufficient time on the clock to have a regulation winner. Las Vegas’ late-game substitute, Victor Garcia, broke away from the FC Dallas protection and slotted the sport successful purpose into the again of the web. Las Vegas Professionals FC was topped 16-Beneath Dallas Cup champions, changing into the primary champion to hail from Nevada in Dallas Cup historical past.
Sunday, April 17
The 2022 Dallas Cup concludes on Sunday with the championship matches within the 17U, 18U, 19U, and 19U Gordon Jago Tremendous Group divisions.
The Gordon Jago Tremendous Group championship headlines the day with a youth nationwide group conflict between the U20 Panama Nationwide Group and the U20 El Salvador Nationwide Group. The marquee match of the day will kick off at 4:00pm CT at Toyota Stadium.
- 8:30AM – 17U Last – DKSC ECNL (TX) vs. Santa Clara Sporting 05B Inexperienced (CA)
- 11:00AM – 18U Last – Houston Legends FC 04 NLFC (TX) vs. Everton Soccer Faculty (ENG)
- 11:00AM – 12U Last (Toyota Soccer Middle) – Dallas Texans 10B vs. FC Dallas 10 South Academy
- 1:30PM – 19U Last – La Roca FC 04/03 ECNL (UT) vs. FC Dallas 03 Premier (TX)
- 4:00PM – Gordon Jago Tremendous Group Last – U20 Panama (PAN) vs. U20 El Salvador (SLV)
In its quest to escape a recent rut of mediocrity, the Utah men’s basketball program is turning to one of its own.
The Utes have hired Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen, a starter on Utah’s 1998 Final Four team, as their next head coach, the university announced Thursday.
“Alex brings with him tremendous experience coaching at the collegiate, NBA and international levels, and is widely-respected for his ability to develop players and teach the game of basketball,” Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said in a statement. “Alex has a vision and a plan for leading the Runnin’ Utes basketball program back among the nation’s elite, and I am confident that he will elevate our program and reignite the passion of our fan base along the way.”
Jensen has been an NBA assistant since 2013, working with the Utah Jazz from 2013-23 before joining Jason Kidd’s staff with the Mavericks before the 2023-24 season. Dallas made a run to the NBA Finals that season.
Jensen has college experience, as well, having spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Saint Louis, where he worked under his former college coach, the late Rick Majerus, from 2007-11.
A Utah native and former Utah Mr. Basketball, Jensen was a starting forward on the Utes’ 1997-98 team that fell to Kentucky in the national championship game. As a senior in 2000, he was named the Mountain West player of the year before embarking on a seven-year professional career overseas.
He may not be the only former Utah player from that era to be on the Utes’ sideline next season, either. CBS Sports reported Thursday that Andre Miller, a 17-year NBA veteran who’s currently the head coach of the Denver Nuggets’ G League franchise, is “in the mix” to join Jensen’s staff.
Utah, which fired coach Craig Smith in late February, is 16-14 entering its regular-season finale against BYU. The program is in its first season in the Big 12 after spending the previous 13 years in the Pac-12.
The Utes are a far cry from the perennial national contender they were during Jensen’s playing days. The program has made the NCAA Tournament only three times since the 2005-06 season and hasn’t been in the 68-team field since 2016. Smith went 65-62 in his four seasons at the school.
By turning to Jensen, Utah is following a similar path to its most hated rival. After Mark Pope left for Kentucky after last season, BYU hired Phoenix Suns assistant coach Kevin Young, who has the Cougars at 22-8 in his first season and is set to bring in a top-10 recruiting class next season led by No. 1 overall prospect A.J. Dybantsa.
“My basketball journey has been filled with so many people who have helped shape me as a coach and as a person, ultimately guiding me to this opportunity to lead the Runnin’ Utes basketball program,” Jensen said in a statement. “I’m thankful for all of the great mentors I’ve had along the way as I embark on this next step to lead Utah Basketball. This is an exciting chapter for my family and me, and I’m looking forward to returning to a place that has meant so much to me. I can’t wait to get to work with our student athletes, coaches and the University as we move forward to achieve our goals.”
FRISCO, Texas – Nine-time Pro Bowler Zach Martin has officially retired.
The Dallas Cowboys guard reflected on his football career on Wednesday and thanked everyone who helped him along the way.
Martin is retiring as one of the most decorated players in franchise history.
Eleven years ago, Cowboys Vice President Stephen Jones convinced his father, Jerry, to draft Martin over quarterback Johnny Manziel. It was the right choice.
The offensive lineman from Notre Dame went on to become a Cowboys legend.
Only Cowboys Hall of Famers Bob Lilly and Randy White were also named first-team All-Pro players seven times.
Martin said his only regret is that he never got to hoist the Lombardi Trophy with his teammates.
“But I am incredibly proud of the road we traveled and everything we accomplished along the way. I hope I left as much of an impression on this organization as it did on me. There’s a deep sense of pride in knowing I gave everything to one team, one city, one team, one organization my entire career,” he said.
Former teammate Tony Romo, who attended Martin’s retirement celebration at The Star, said even as a rookie, Martin was one of the best linemen he’s ever played with.
Martin will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration in 2029.
The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, a rematch after these teams just played in Dallas on Saturday. The Bucks won that matchup, and Dallas already looks vastly different than they did in that game. Kyrie Irving tore his ACL and Jaden Hardy sprained his ankle on Monday night, adding to a lengthy injury report.
It might be easier to list who actually was available for the Mavericks, but here’s who they were missing: Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, Caleb Martin, and Kai Jones.
With that many players out, Dallas started Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Dwight Powell, the 33rd different starting lineup of the season. Milwaukee started Damian Lillard, Taurean Prince, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez.
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It was an admirable start for the depleted Mavericks. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combining for Milwaukee’s first 20 points, Dallas was hanging around thanks to 9 early points from Klay Thompson. But after the game was tied at 16, Milwaukee went on an 18-3 run to take a stranglehold of the game.
Dallas scored six straight points to get the lead back to 10, but they couldn’t get any stops. Kyle Kuzma scored the last seven points of the half for Milwaukee, and they’d take a 43-30 lead into the second quarter.
Max Christie and Brandon Williams helped bring Milwaukee’s advantage down to six again, but then the Bucks reinserted Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and took off again. Those two continued to terrorize the Mavericks, shooting the ball very efficiently and spreading the ball around to open shooters, allowing the Bucks to shoot 63% from the floor in the first half.
Giannis had 26 points and Damian Lillard had 20, allowing the Bucks to take a 72-53 lead into halftime. Dallas’ offense was playing fine, but they had no rim protection against a team you desperately need it.
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The third quarter was more of the same, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard continued to torch the Mavs. Giannis crossed the 20,000 career points mark in the third quarter, but he and Lillard crossed 30 points for the game before the end of the third quarter as the Bucks crossed the century mark with three minutes to go in the frame.
Dallas was still scoring somewhat, as Naji Marshall scored nine points in a row before the end of the quarter, but Milwaukee still had a 106-79 lead heading into the fourth.
There wouldn’t be any unnecessary drama in the fourth quarter, as the Bucks emptied the bench, and went on to win 137-107.
Klay Thompson led the Mavericks with 28 points, but he attempted a season-high 27 shots to get there. Naji Marshall (22 points, 10 rebounds, a few of those points came well into garbage time), Brandon Williams (14 points), and Max Christie (13 points) were also in double figures.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were incredible for the Bucks, with Giannis putting up 32 points and 15 rebounds on 13/20 shooting, and Lillard had 34 points on 11/15 shooting, including 5/8 from three. Kevin Porter Jr. had a triple-double off the bench, which made me have to triple-check the stat sheet, finishing with 10 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds. AJ Green (18 points, 6/9 three-point shooting), Kyle Kuzma (17 points), and Jericho Sims (10 points) were also in double figures.
Dallas returns home to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
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