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Dallas cozies up to new pro soccer team - Dallas Business Journal

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Will Anderson |Holden Wilen

Dallas City Council voted June 11 in favor of agreements with Atlético Dallas to use the historic Cotton Bowl for matches and to take over MoneyGram Soccer Complex, a hot spot for youth tournaments. Both facilities are owned by the city.
The Farrington Family: Tailgating at ASU Softball

1 month ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit Sam Polgreen/WCSN)TEMPE — When one thinks about tailgating, their mind usually goes to college football games, NFL games and sometimes other big sporting events. It rarely ever goes to any other college sports, especially college softball. For a special group of fans at Arizona State, softball tailgating is a way of life.
How Baltimore County can win in a chaotic economy

2 months ago | baltimoresun.com | Nick Stewart |Will Anderson

Where are the most jobs in Maryland? Montgomery County leads the way, but Baltimore County is actually a close second. In fact, Baltimore County has been a jobs engine. But can our kids enjoy similarly bright job opportunities? Can they stay and grow families in a thriving local economy? This future is not so clear. We are part of a regional economy whose growth lags that of competing metros, and we are part of a state economy challenged by many headwinds.
Baylor Bears spoil Sun Devil Senior Day

2 months ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — The Baylor Bears spoiled Arizona State softball’s senior day after losing two straight. Senior day magic could not stop the Bears (22-23, 8-10 Big 12), who scored 11 unanswered runs to win 12-3 after being down early to the Sun Devils (33-16, 13-8 Big 12). “I wish we sent them out at least from Club Farrington in a better fashion, but they’re great kids and great ball players,” head coach Megan Bartlett said.
Lopes shut out Sun Devils for second time this season

2 months ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — For the second time this season, the GCU Antelopes beat and shut out Arizona State softball. The Sun Devils (31-15, 11-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find any offense against the strong Lopes (34-6, 12-2 WAC) pitching staff all night Tuesday. GCU more than doubled ASU’s hit total, with 12 on the night, on the Lopes’ way to a 4-0 victory. “Sometimes it happens,” head coach Megan Bartlett said.
Sun Devil bats go silent against Kansas

2 months ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — On Friday night, Arizona State softball held the Kansas Jayhawks to four hits while racking up over 10 hits, but on Saturday, the Jayhawks flipped the script. The Sun Devils (25-14, 7-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find their swings on Saturday and were only able to earn four base hits on the night. “[Kansas senior right-handed pitcher Olivia Bruno] did a good job today,” head coach Megan Bartlett said. “That kid’s got a 2.26 ERA.
Scale the Understanding, Not Just the Model

2 months ago | medium.com | Will Anderson

Will Anderson·Follow2 min read·--Why comprehension is the missing variable in responsible AI at scale. I just ran a workshop at the Generative AI Summit in London with my friend (and ex-colleague) Jason Smith. We shared our Conscious Design for AI toolkit – something we’ve been experimenting with for about a year. And unexpectedly, I left with a thought that’s actually clear enough to write down.
NYSE Texas launches with Trump Media as initial listing

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Will Anderson

The New York Stock Exchange announced March 31 that its Texas-based arm "is officially open for business" and that Trump Media & Technology Group is the first company to list on NYSE Texas. The New York Stock Exchange announced March 31 that its Texas-based arm "is officially open for business" and that Trump Media & Technology Group is the first company to list on NYSE Texas.
AT&T eyes $5.5 billion deal, report says

Mar 26, 2025 | tspantx.com | Will Anderson

Dallas-based AT&T is in talks to buy the unit from Monroe, Louisiana-based Lumen, Bloomberg reported March 25. DALLAS — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal.Read the full version here. The next acquisition for AT&T Inc. could be the consumer fiber operations of Lumen Technologies Inc.
AT&T considers billion dollar deal, reports say

Mar 26, 2025 | wfaa.com | Will Anderson

DALLAS — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal.Read the full version here. The next acquisition for AT&T Inc. could be the consumer fiber operations of Lumen Technologies Inc. Dallas-based AT&T (NYSE: T) is in talks to buy the unit from Monroe, Louisiana-based Lumen (NYSE: LUMN), Bloomberg reported March 25 based on anonymous sources with knowledge of the deal.