2025: A Year of Highs and Lows in Dallas Sports
The year of 2025 was about as wild a year as it could get in a major sports town. Given the trades of Luka Doncic and Micah Parsons, the arrivals of No. 1 picks Paige Bueckers and Cooper Flagg, the infamous Mavericks-Stars legal dispute and the tragic death of Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, there was no shortage of top-shelf reading from SportsDay this year.
We covered it all at an extremely high level, so we compiled a collection of 10 of our favorites — from important breaking news to in-depth feature stories — from 2025 (presented in no particular order):
Top Stories of 2025
The following stories represent some of the most significant and compelling moments in Dallas sports for 2025.
Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison Nine Months After Luka Doncic Trade
The Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after trading away Luka Doncic. The move came as a result of the team’s poor performance and the fans’ demand for change. A “Fire Nico” mural was updated after Harrison’s firing, reflecting the fans’ sentiment.
Read the full story here.
Behind the Scenes of Micah Parsons’ Final Days as a Dallas Cowboy
Micah Parsons informed the Cowboys that he needed to reschedule a treatment session for his ailing back. Two days later, he was traded to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster move that stunned the NFL.
Read the full story here.
Paige Bueckers Wants to Be the GOAT
Paige Bueckers is more than just a great basketball player with big dreams. She’s selfless, joyful, and has a strong work ethic that sets her apart from other athletes.
Read the full story here.
Father’s Day Doesn’t Get Any Easier for Babe Laufenberg
Babe Laufenberg lost his son Luke to a rare form of cancer in 2019. He shared his story and his ongoing grief with The Dallas Morning News on Father’s Day.
Read the full story here.
An Inside Look at the Dysfunctional Mavericks-Stars Relationship in Dallas
The Mavericks and Stars have had a tumultuous relationship, with a yearlong breakdown coming to a head in October when the Mavericks filed suit against the Stars.
Read the full story here.
Those Who Knew Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Remember Hard Worker, Infectious Smile
