SPORTS
FOOTBALL: Conflict exists at AT&T Stadium
There is a conflict on the schedule this year for the University Interscholastic League championship games.
When the National Football League football schedule was released on Tuesday night, the Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to play the New York Jets at 7:25 p.m. on Dec. 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
The Conference 6A Division I and Division II football games are scheduled for the same time at the same location.
Something must give.
The conflict has taken UIL officials by surprise. The UIL has a standing agreement to have games at AT&T Stadium through this season.
Officials at AT&T Stadium have committed to serving as the central site for state championship games for years to come; however, the Cowboys didn’t have any comment on Tuesday evening for the Dallas Morning News.
The NFL is unlikely to move the Cowboys’ game, since it is a national television broadcast on the NFL Network.
The UIL’s flexibility is limited.
The league’s calendar can’t be budged, with the start of practices the opening week of August and the governing body is unwilling to play games on Christmas weekend.
Where could games move?
Options include Apogee Stadium at the University of North Texas in Denton, Amon G. Carter Stadium at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and Gerald Ford Stadium at Southern Methodist University. Or perhaps the Cotton Bowl. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
A scheduling conflict has arisen concerning AT&T Stadium as the Dallas Cowboys and University Interscholastic League both have games set for this venue on Dec. 19. (Photo by James D. Smith/The Dallas Cowboys)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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