{"id":20035,"date":"2026-01-06T20:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/06\/fired-nico-remembering-marshawn-kneeland-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:49:57","slug":"fired-nico-remembering-marshawn-kneeland-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/06\/fired-nico-remembering-marshawn-kneeland-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire(d) Nico, remembering Marshawn Kneeland and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

2025: A Year of Highs and Lows in Dallas Sports<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

We covered it all at an extremely high level, so we compiled a collection of 10 of our favorites \u2014 from important breaking news to in-depth feature stories \u2014 from 2025 (presented in no particular order):<\/p>\n

Top Stories of 2025<\/h2>\n

The following stories represent some of the most significant and compelling moments in Dallas sports for 2025.<\/p>\n

Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison Nine Months After Luka Doncic Trade<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Behind the Scenes of Micah Parsons’ Final Days as a Dallas Cowboy<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paige Bueckers Wants to Be the GOAT<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Father’s Day Doesn’t Get Any Easier for Babe Laufenberg<\/h3>\n

\"Former<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An Inside Look at the Dysfunctional Mavericks-Stars Relationship in Dallas<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those Who Knew Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Remember Hard Worker, Infectious Smile<\/h3>\n

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