From Michael Jordan\u2019s surprise appearance at Texas Motor Speedway to a community rallying around an injured coach, Fort Worth\u2019s sports week delivered no shortage of headlines. Here\u2019s a roundup of the top stories you should know.<\/p>\n
Here are key takeaways:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Michael Jordan attended NASCAR\u2019s W\u00fcrth 400<\/a> at Texas Motor Speedway, where his 23XI Racing team continues to contend after his antitrust lawsuit settled in December 2025 reshaped the sport\u2019s ownership model.<\/p>\n \u2014 TCU and Baylor have declined a $30 million credit line<\/a> offered through the Big 12\u2019s new partnership with RedBird Capital, joining nearly all conference schools in rejecting the private equity infusion over budget control concerns.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs, the No. 11 overall draft pick, wowed teammates and coaches<\/a> at minicamp with his deep grasp of the defensive scheme \u2014 already studying film from coordinator Christian Parker\u2019s time with the Eagles.<\/p>\n \u2014 The PBR World Finals kicked off Thursday in Fort Worth with a $3.3 million purse, and co-founder Cody Lambert broke down bull riding\u2019s 100-point scoring system<\/a>, where riders and bulls each account for 50 points across categories like buck, kick and degree of difficulty.<\/p>\n \u2014 The 2026 Star-Telegram All-Area Soccer Super Teams<\/a> were unveiled<\/a>, with Southlake Carroll\u2019s Peyton Hayes (40 goals, 23 assists) and Aledo\u2019s Trapper Davis (30 goals, 9 assists) headlining the girls<\/a> and boys<\/a> squads after standout seasons.<\/p>\n