Lia Assimakopoulos
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Covering the Dallas Stars, SMU & college sports for The Dallas Morning News. Say hi: lia.assimak@dallasnews.com. It’s pronounced uh-sih-muh-KAHP-uh-lis.
SMU beats No. 17 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl to finish 9-4 and earn its first bowl win since 2012.
The Mustangs end their 2025 season on a high note.
The Mustangs end their 2025 season on a high note.
January 3, 2026 at 4:31 AM
SMU beats No. 17 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl to finish 9-4 and earn its first bowl win since 2012.
The Mustangs end their 2025 season on a high note.
The Mustangs end their 2025 season on a high note.
Yamir Knight was a great add for SMU this year, and the Mustangs should very much look forward to having him back in the fall.
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Yamir Knight was a great add for SMU this year, and the Mustangs should very much look forward to having him back in the fall.
Months of speculation came true today when Jason Robertson was left off Team USA despite leading all Americans in points this season.
More on the baffling decision — and how Robertson could get revenge quite soon ⤵️
More on the baffling decision — and how Robertson could get revenge quite soon ⤵️
Stars forward Jason Robertson snubbed from Team USA Olympic hockey roster
What many thought could be true for months came to fruition Friday when Jason Robertson was left off the Team U.S. Olympic men’s hockey roster.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Months of speculation came true today when Jason Robertson was left off Team USA despite leading all Americans in points this season.
More on the baffling decision — and how Robertson could get revenge quite soon ⤵️
More on the baffling decision — and how Robertson could get revenge quite soon ⤵️
Stars’ Finnish four make Olympic hockey roster; Oettinger lands on Team USA
Stars’ Finnish four make Olympic hockey roster; Oettinger lands on Team USA
The Dallas Stars were well represented on the Olympic rosters for the United States and Finland released Friday morning.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Stars’ Finnish four make Olympic hockey roster; Oettinger lands on Team USA
5 thoughts from Texas Tech-Oregon: Ducks shut out Behren Morton, Red Raider offense
5 thoughts from Texas Tech-Oregon: Ducks shut out Behren Morton, Red Raider offense
Since the playoff expanded to 12 teams last season, no team that secured a first-round bye has won a game.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:26 PM
5 thoughts from Texas Tech-Oregon: Ducks shut out Behren Morton, Red Raider offense
Final: No. 5 Oregon 23, No. 4 Texas Tech 0
Tech becomes the first team to be shut out in a College Football Playoff game since 2016.
The Red Raiders' season comes to an end in Miami.
Tech becomes the first team to be shut out in a College Football Playoff game since 2016.
The Red Raiders' season comes to an end in Miami.
January 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Final: No. 5 Oregon 23, No. 4 Texas Tech 0
Tech becomes the first team to be shut out in a College Football Playoff game since 2016.
The Red Raiders' season comes to an end in Miami.
Tech becomes the first team to be shut out in a College Football Playoff game since 2016.
The Red Raiders' season comes to an end in Miami.
Oregon adds a late touchdown.
23-0
23-0
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Oregon adds a late touchdown.
23-0
23-0
Texas Tech fans are leaving Hard Rock Stadium with 6:53 left in the game.
January 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Texas Tech fans are leaving Hard Rock Stadium with 6:53 left in the game.
Oregon lead grows to 16-0.
January 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Oregon lead grows to 16-0.
That's Behren Morton's third turnover of the day. He is intercepted in the end zone by Brandon Finney Jr. (his third takeaway of the game).
Tech is still without points.
Tech is still without points.
January 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM
That's Behren Morton's third turnover of the day. He is intercepted in the end zone by Brandon Finney Jr. (his third takeaway of the game).
Tech is still without points.
Tech is still without points.
Matayo Uiagalelei strips Behren Morton and sets up a six-yard touchdown run by Jordon Davison.
Oregon 13, Tech 0
Oregon 13, Tech 0
January 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Matayo Uiagalelei strips Behren Morton and sets up a six-yard touchdown run by Jordon Davison.
Oregon 13, Tech 0
Oregon 13, Tech 0
Half: No. 5 Oregon 6, No. 4 Texas Tech 0
Tech's defense is keeping it alive, but its offense hasn't gotten anything going today.
Tech's defense is keeping it alive, but its offense hasn't gotten anything going today.
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Half: No. 5 Oregon 6, No. 4 Texas Tech 0
Tech's defense is keeping it alive, but its offense hasn't gotten anything going today.
Tech's defense is keeping it alive, but its offense hasn't gotten anything going today.
Oregon hits a 39-yard field goal to extend its lead to 6-0.
January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Oregon hits a 39-yard field goal to extend its lead to 6-0.
Cameron Dickey fumbles and Brandon Finney Jr. recovers. He has both takeaways for Oregon. Ducks take over in Tech territory with just over two minutes left in the half.
January 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Cameron Dickey fumbles and Brandon Finney Jr. recovers. He has both takeaways for Oregon. Ducks take over in Tech territory with just over two minutes left in the half.
That's another fourth-down stop for Texas Tech's defense when Oregon was deep in its own territory.
Oregon has certainly left points on the board.
Oregon has certainly left points on the board.
January 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
That's another fourth-down stop for Texas Tech's defense when Oregon was deep in its own territory.
Oregon has certainly left points on the board.
Oregon has certainly left points on the board.
Oregon converts on the fake punt and will continue its drive in Tech territory. The Ducks are in striking range once again, and Tech's defense can probably only hold on for so long.
January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Oregon converts on the fake punt and will continue its drive in Tech territory. The Ducks are in striking range once again, and Tech's defense can probably only hold on for so long.
Tech gets its biggest play of the day — by far — from J'Koby Williams who breaks free for a 50-yard run to put the Red Raiders in Ducks territory.
However, Tech misses a 54-yard field goal and comes up scoreless on the drive.
However, Tech misses a 54-yard field goal and comes up scoreless on the drive.
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Tech gets its biggest play of the day — by far — from J'Koby Williams who breaks free for a 50-yard run to put the Red Raiders in Ducks territory.
However, Tech misses a 54-yard field goal and comes up scoreless on the drive.
However, Tech misses a 54-yard field goal and comes up scoreless on the drive.
Big break for Tech. Dante Moore fumbles and loses 11 yards, knocking Oregon out of field goal range and forcing them to punt after the interception.
Pretty astonishing that it's still 3-0 given Oregon leads...
94-1 in total yards
28-8 in plays
6-0 in first downs
1-0 in takeaways
Pretty astonishing that it's still 3-0 given Oregon leads...
94-1 in total yards
28-8 in plays
6-0 in first downs
1-0 in takeaways
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Big break for Tech. Dante Moore fumbles and loses 11 yards, knocking Oregon out of field goal range and forcing them to punt after the interception.
Pretty astonishing that it's still 3-0 given Oregon leads...
94-1 in total yards
28-8 in plays
6-0 in first downs
1-0 in takeaways
Pretty astonishing that it's still 3-0 given Oregon leads...
94-1 in total yards
28-8 in plays
6-0 in first downs
1-0 in takeaways
Behren Morton's pass intended for Reggie Virgil is intercepted by Brandon Finney at the Tech 35.
Oregon takes over with great field position, and Tech still doesn't have a first down.
Oregon takes over with great field position, and Tech still doesn't have a first down.
January 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Behren Morton's pass intended for Reggie Virgil is intercepted by Brandon Finney at the Tech 35.
Oregon takes over with great field position, and Tech still doesn't have a first down.
Oregon takes over with great field position, and Tech still doesn't have a first down.
End of Q1: Oregon 3, Tech 0
Oregon controlled the possession, and Tech doesn't have a first down, but the Red Raiders' defense has held its own and is winning the line of scrimmage. Two sacks and five TFLs that quarter.
Oregon controlled the possession, and Tech doesn't have a first down, but the Red Raiders' defense has held its own and is winning the line of scrimmage. Two sacks and five TFLs that quarter.
January 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
End of Q1: Oregon 3, Tech 0
Oregon controlled the possession, and Tech doesn't have a first down, but the Red Raiders' defense has held its own and is winning the line of scrimmage. Two sacks and five TFLs that quarter.
Oregon controlled the possession, and Tech doesn't have a first down, but the Red Raiders' defense has held its own and is winning the line of scrimmage. Two sacks and five TFLs that quarter.
Behren Morton is sacked for a loss of 17 yards on third down.
Tech goes three and out again.
Oregon has held the ball for 10:40 and 22 plays. Tech has run six plays in 2:55...
Tech goes three and out again.
Oregon has held the ball for 10:40 and 22 plays. Tech has run six plays in 2:55...
January 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Behren Morton is sacked for a loss of 17 yards on third down.
Tech goes three and out again.
Oregon has held the ball for 10:40 and 22 plays. Tech has run six plays in 2:55...
Tech goes three and out again.
Oregon has held the ball for 10:40 and 22 plays. Tech has run six plays in 2:55...
Oregon went for it on fourth down twice on that drive, but the Red Raiders forced a loss of yardage on 4th and 1 from the 23-yard line.
Tech takes over.
Oregon has run 22 plays, and Tech has run three.
Tech takes over.
Oregon has run 22 plays, and Tech has run three.
January 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Oregon went for it on fourth down twice on that drive, but the Red Raiders forced a loss of yardage on 4th and 1 from the 23-yard line.
Tech takes over.
Oregon has run 22 plays, and Tech has run three.
Tech takes over.
Oregon has run 22 plays, and Tech has run three.
Texas Tech goes 3 and out on its opening drive.
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Texas Tech goes 3 and out on its opening drive.
David Bailey sacks Dante Moore on 3rd and 8 in the red zone for a big loss.
Oregon hits a 50-yard field goal.
Oregon 3, Texas Tech 0
Oregon hits a 50-yard field goal.
Oregon 3, Texas Tech 0
January 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
David Bailey sacks Dante Moore on 3rd and 8 in the red zone for a big loss.
Oregon hits a 50-yard field goal.
Oregon 3, Texas Tech 0
Oregon hits a 50-yard field goal.
Oregon 3, Texas Tech 0
Texas Tech has won the toss and deferred to the second half.
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Texas Tech has won the toss and deferred to the second half.