Lia Assimakopoulos
@lassimak.bsky.social
Covering the Dallas Stars, SMU & college sports for The Dallas Morning News. Say hi: [email protected]. It’s pronounced uh-sih-muh-KAHP-uh-lis.
In SportsDayDFW today:
After career-defining decision, TCU star Olivia Miles finds ‘perfect match’ with the Frogs
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After career-defining decision, TCU star Olivia Miles finds ‘perfect match’ with the Frogs
Full story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
February 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
In SportsDayDFW today:
After career-defining decision, TCU star Olivia Miles finds ‘perfect match’ with the Frogs
Full story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
After career-defining decision, TCU star Olivia Miles finds ‘perfect match’ with the Frogs
Full story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Former Stars coach Pete DeBoer is back behind the bench for the first time since last season’s Western Conference finals.
February 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Former Stars coach Pete DeBoer is back behind the bench for the first time since last season’s Western Conference finals.
SMU hosts Notre Dame tonight in an early one at Moody Coliseum.
Corey Washington leads the way so far with nine points in five minutes.
Corey Washington leads the way so far with nine points in five minutes.
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
SMU hosts Notre Dame tonight in an early one at Moody Coliseum.
Corey Washington leads the way so far with nine points in five minutes.
Corey Washington leads the way so far with nine points in five minutes.
It's a beautiful day.
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
It's a beautiful day.
Picture a young Jake Oettinger in the backseat of his family’s minivan watching the 2004 film, Miracle, on the screens that dropped down from the roof.
That’s where his U.S. Olympic dream — which he starts living out in Milan today — began.
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That’s where his U.S. Olympic dream — which he starts living out in Milan today — began.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
February 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Picture a young Jake Oettinger in the backseat of his family’s minivan watching the 2004 film, Miracle, on the screens that dropped down from the roof.
That’s where his U.S. Olympic dream — which he starts living out in Milan today — began.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
That’s where his U.S. Olympic dream — which he starts living out in Milan today — began.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Really nice ceremony by the Stars tonight honoring their Olympians.
February 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Really nice ceremony by the Stars tonight honoring their Olympians.
Today was a really sad day for sports journalism and local newspapers.
So, tonight I’m just grateful to be here — and grateful to everyone who continues to support our work covering sports at @dallasnews. I hope it can continue for a long, long time.
So, tonight I’m just grateful to be here — and grateful to everyone who continues to support our work covering sports at @dallasnews. I hope it can continue for a long, long time.
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Today was a really sad day for sports journalism and local newspapers.
So, tonight I’m just grateful to be here — and grateful to everyone who continues to support our work covering sports at @dallasnews. I hope it can continue for a long, long time.
So, tonight I’m just grateful to be here — and grateful to everyone who continues to support our work covering sports at @dallasnews. I hope it can continue for a long, long time.
There is a large group of SMU students dressed as Fred Flinstone.
February 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
There is a large group of SMU students dressed as Fred Flinstone.
Feels like a pretty important one for SMU tonight at Moody Coliseum vs. NC State.
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Feels like a pretty important one for SMU tonight at Moody Coliseum vs. NC State.
Look who’s here 👀
Obviously, they can’t get enough of me
Obviously, they can’t get enough of me
February 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Look who’s here 👀
Obviously, they can’t get enough of me
Obviously, they can’t get enough of me
Lian Bichsel is on the ice for morning skate ahead of tonight’s game against Winnipeg.
February 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Lian Bichsel is on the ice for morning skate ahead of tonight’s game against Winnipeg.
The Stars won consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 19 and Dec. 21.
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The Stars won consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 19 and Dec. 21.
The SMU students who showed up to today’s men’s basketball game were given a custom pair of SMU-branded ski goggles.
Students I spoke with said they didn’t think twice about coming out for today’s game against Florida State but were grateful they could walk.
Students I spoke with said they didn’t think twice about coming out for today’s game against Florida State but were grateful they could walk.
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The SMU students who showed up to today’s men’s basketball game were given a custom pair of SMU-branded ski goggles.
Students I spoke with said they didn’t think twice about coming out for today’s game against Florida State but were grateful they could walk.
Students I spoke with said they didn’t think twice about coming out for today’s game against Florida State but were grateful they could walk.
For those of you willing to brave the cold — or smart enough to stay home and watch on TV — SMU hosts Florida State at Moody Coliseum today.
The Mustangs are looking for another ACC win to add to their growing resume.
The Mustangs are looking for another ACC win to add to their growing resume.
January 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
For those of you willing to brave the cold — or smart enough to stay home and watch on TV — SMU hosts Florida State at Moody Coliseum today.
The Mustangs are looking for another ACC win to add to their growing resume.
The Mustangs are looking for another ACC win to add to their growing resume.
A lighter than normal crowd at American Airlines Center tonight with the winter weather approaching.
Stay safe, y’all.
Stay safe, y’all.
January 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
A lighter than normal crowd at American Airlines Center tonight with the winter weather approaching.
Stay safe, y’all.
Stay safe, y’all.
Matt Duchen’s on Beau was the junior starter of the game. Adorable.
January 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Matt Duchen’s on Beau was the junior starter of the game. Adorable.
Mikko Rantanen is in tonight, and Adam Erne is a healthy scratch.
January 24, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Mikko Rantanen is in tonight, and Adam Erne is a healthy scratch.
This @chitosephoto photo is epic.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This @chitosephoto photo is epic.
special guests for tonight’s hat pick!
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 AM
special guests for tonight’s hat pick!
I think Colin Blackwell should give this beard a try.
January 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I think Colin Blackwell should give this beard a try.
After two weeks away from AAC and a rocky stretch, the Stars look to get back on track against the Lightning, another team near the top of the NHL standings.
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
After two weeks away from AAC and a rocky stretch, the Stars look to get back on track against the Lightning, another team near the top of the NHL standings.
The last two games in this building, we’ve witnessed Moody Magic.
SMU looks to do it again today against No. 16 Virginia.
SMU looks to do it again today against No. 16 Virginia.
January 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The last two games in this building, we’ve witnessed Moody Magic.
SMU looks to do it again today against No. 16 Virginia.
SMU looks to do it again today against No. 16 Virginia.
Boopie. Miller.
📸 @chitosephoto
📸 @chitosephoto
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Boopie. Miller.
📸 @chitosephoto
📸 @chitosephoto
SMU looks to bounce back from a two-loss road trip tonight at Moody Coliseum against Virginia Tech.
Boopie Miller, who missed last game due to illness, is warming up.
Boopie Miller, who missed last game due to illness, is warming up.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
SMU looks to bounce back from a two-loss road trip tonight at Moody Coliseum against Virginia Tech.
Boopie Miller, who missed last game due to illness, is warming up.
Boopie Miller, who missed last game due to illness, is warming up.
The end of an era.
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The end of an era.