Mavs are silencing doubters while enjoying beauty of winning culture

Plus: How Scheffler fared in PGA Championship, Stars' Jake Oettinger gaining steam [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning, North Texas! On Thursday, a group of about 30 business and community leaders, entrepreneurs and investors discussed potential opportunities to address food insecurity, particularly in southern Dallas. Our Leah Waters [gives us the highlights](. Thanks for starting your week with us. Find more news in your inbox tonight. — Todd Davis and Maggie Doheny, Audience Team   [Timberwolves eliminate defending champion Nuggets, set up WCF showdown with Mavericks]( The Wolves advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in exactly 20 years. [Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders cultures celebrated in North Texas]( More than a thousand North Texans attended events around the Dallas-Fort Worth area this weekend that [...] [See how Scottie Scheffler, other golfers with North Texas ties fared in PGA Championship]( Bryson DeChambeau led those with area ties, finishing second behind winner Xander Schauffele. [Thanks to Jason Kidd, Mavs are silencing doubters while enjoying beauty of winning culture]( In three seasons under Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison, Dallas has made two postseasons, won four series and has [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [How Latino fans are critical to growing North Texas sports franchises]( A report from Statista, an online data platform, revealed that 40% of Hispanics declare themselves “avid” [...] [Jake Oettinger gaining steam as Dallas Stars reach halfway point of Stanley Cup playoffs]( Jake Oettinger gained a consistency in the second round the Dallas Stars will need in order to keep skating [...] [Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 2 women, wounded man in Old East Dallas]( A double homicide suspect was arrested after a shooting killed two women and injured a man in Old East Dallas. [Dallas Fire-Rescue searching for 18-year-old man ‘pulled under’ water while fishing]( An 18-year-old man did not resurface after he was "pulled under" while fishing near a spillway in Mountain [...] [Tony Romo’s busy day: Ex-Cowboys QB golfs with Donald Trump, takes in Mavs playoffs]( A video on Twitter/X appears to show Trump working on his drive at a Dallas golf course. [Dallas man’s death one of police restraint cases in AP investigation series]( Most violations involved pinning people facedown in ways that could restrict their breathing or stunning them [...]   [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT [Rhett Miller of the Old 97's stands on Globe Life Field.]( Rhett Miller walks on the field at Globe Life Field to sing the national anthem on Wednesday, May 15. (LM Otero / Associated Press) [What’s the hardest line of the national anthem for Rhett Miller?]( Our Sarah Hepola writes: “They put the lyrics up on the Jumbotron,” Rhett Miller texted me, “which minimizes the possibility for a career-ending meltdown.” It was Tuesday, the day before the Old 97′s frontman and certified serial lady killer would sing the national anthem at the Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians game, part of an unofficial birthday celebration for “Voice of the Rangers” Eric Nadel’s birthday, which also included a Thursday night benefit concert at The Kessler. [“The Star-Spangled Banner” is a song we all technically know](, but a) a couple sections are surprisingly tricky, and b) it’s wild what you’ll forget while staring into the green abyss of Globe Life Field. [READ MORE]( [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201