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Lia Assimakopoulos
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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

Full story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
February 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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
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.
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
It's a beautiful day.
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 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...
February 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Really nice ceremony by the Stars tonight honoring their Olympians.
February 5, 2026 at 2:53 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.
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
There is a large group of SMU students dressed as Fred Flinstone.
February 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Feels like a pretty important one for SMU tonight at Moody Coliseum vs. NC State.
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Look who’s here 👀

Obviously, they can’t get enough of me
February 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Lian Bichsel is on the ice for morning skate ahead of tonight’s game against Winnipeg.
February 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The Stars won consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 19 and Dec. 21.
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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.
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 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.
January 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A lighter than normal crowd at American Airlines Center tonight with the winter weather approaching.

Stay safe, y’all.
January 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Matt Duchen’s on Beau was the junior starter of the game. Adorable.
January 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Mikko Rantanen is in tonight, and Adam Erne is a healthy scratch.
January 24, 2026 at 12:55 AM
This @chitosephoto photo is epic.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
special guests for tonight’s hat pick!
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I think Colin Blackwell should give this beard a try.
January 18, 2026 at 8:19 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.
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The last two games in this building, we’ve witnessed Moody Magic.

SMU looks to do it again today against No. 16 Virginia.
January 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Boopie. Miller.

📸 @chitosephoto
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 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.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The end of an era.
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM