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5:45 pm
Wed April 10, 2013

Dallas Fourth Grader Catches Basketball Lightning In A Bottle

A Highland Park 10 year-old got the Louisville loss he needed Tuesday night; unfortunately, it was on women’s side of the NCAA basketball tournament.

When the Louisville men beat Michigan Monday to claim the national title, Brayden Schager lost out on his chance at an almost flawless bracket.

But as KERA’s Courtney Collins reports, he was ranked number one out of 8 million entries in ESPN’s bracket challenge for three, glorious days.

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6:03 pm
Fri April 5, 2013

Rangers Cap Emotional Opener With Big Win

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Former Ranger Josh Hamilton returned to Texas Friday wearing a Los Angeles Angels uniform.

Opening day brought waves of emotion Friday for Texas Rangers fans -- from a somber first pitch to a chorus of boos to a late-inning rally over a bitter rival.

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7:07 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Florida Gulf Coast Looks For Glass Slipper in North Texas

Few Texans had heard of Florida Gulf Coast University two weeks ago. Now the entire country is buzzing about the boys in green and blue, sorry, cobalt.

Whether you like the Cinderella allusion or prefer comparing this team to The Little Engine that Could, Florida Gulf Coast is the story of the NCAA tournament. And as KERA’s Courtney Collins reports, their Sweet Sixteen chapter unfolds Friday night at Cowboys Stadium.

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1:27 pm
Mon March 18, 2013

Judge Dismisses Super Bowl Tickets Lawsuit

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U.S. District Judge David Cercone dismissed a single lawsuit involving four people unable to attend the 2011 Super Bowl. The case centers around temporary seating that wasn't ready for the game, resulting in hundreds of fans being left out. Another trial on Super Bowl seating is scheduled for October.
  • Source: Ap
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A federal judge in Pittsburgh has dismissed one lawsuit from people who bought tickets to the February 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, but had to watch it on TV because their seats weren't properly installed in time for the game. U.S.

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