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Sophia Vesely

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Sophia is a sports desk intern. She previously interned at the Orlando Sentinel, covering the Orlando Magic, Orlando City, and Orlando Pride. Sophia is a rising senior at Swarthmore College, where she studies English literature and philosophy and plays collegiate soccer.

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Participants warm up on the court during the 2023 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago,...

5 things to know about Mavs’ draft pick Melvin Ajinca, including his World Cup highlights

Ajinca was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, but later traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

By Sophia VeselyMavericksJun 27, 2024

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) keeps the ball and races toward the goal line...

Texas Longhorns crack top 10 of EA Sports College Football 25′s offense, defense rankings

Texas A&M, Oklahoma and SMU were also listed in the rankings.

By Sophia VeselyTexas LonghornsJun 27, 2024

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) hands a football to his son, Caspian Cyrus...

Former Cowboys WR Randall Cobb, family survive house fire: ‘We are lucky to be alive’

Cobb, his wife, Aiyda, their three sons and the family dog were all unharmed after their Nashville home caught on fire.

By Sophia VeselyCowboysJun 27, 2024Member Exclusive

Baylor's Ja'Kobe Walter reacts after scoring a basket against Texas during the second half...

Two former Dallas-area basketball stars featured in Jay Bilas’ top 10 NBA draft prospects

This year’s draft will be the first to be conducted over two days, with the first round taking place on Wednesday at Barclays Center.

By Sophia VeselyBasketballJun 25, 2024

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) reacts after hitting Los Angeles Rams...

Dallas Cowboys have one of NFL’s top starting lineups ahead of 2024 season, says ESPN

ESPN recently ranked every NFL teams’ projected starting lineup, listing the Cowboys as the sixth best group in the league.

By Sophia VeselyCowboysJun 25, 2024

Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims (2) celebrates a three-point shot during the second half of...

Irving-native Odyssey Sims returns to Dallas Wings on hardship contract

The former Baylor star rejoins her hometown team, as the Wings look to breathe new life into their losing season.

By Sophia VeselyWingsJun 25, 2024

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons receives a pass as he interacts with young football...

Why Cowboys’ Micah Parsons relishes criticism while chasing goals on and off the field

While hosting a youth football camp in Frisco, the Cowboys edge rusher vowed to reach another level in his fourth NFL campaign.

By Sophia VeselyCowboysJun 22, 2024Member Exclusive

United States goalkeeper Matt Turner (1) reacts after a Jamaica own goal tied the game in...

Q&A with Stuart Holden and John Strong: What to expect from USMNT, Mexico at Copa America

The Fox Sports duo teams up again for the summer’s Copa America action, which includes a U.S.-Bolivia showdown at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.

By Sophia VeselyFC DallasJun 21, 2024

FC Dallas forward Petar Musa (9) celebrates his goal in the 38th minute with forward Tsiki...

Petar Musa suits up as hat-trick hero, powers FC Dallas’ 5-goal surge vs. Minnesota United

Musa recorded the 11th hat trick in team history, helping FCD stay hot under interim coach Peter Luccin.

By Sophia VeselyFC DallasJun 20, 2024

Fans cheer a basket by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during the first half in Game 4 of...

Mavericks’ Game 4 win over Celtics has fans at AAC believing they can beat the odds

No team has come back from an 0-3 deficit to win the NBA Finals, but Dallas fans believe their team could be the first.

By Sophia VeselyMavericksJun 15, 2024Member Exclusive