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.
There’s a whole page in today’s @dallasnews dedicated to SMU ACC championship game scenarios.
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
There’s a whole page in today’s @dallasnews dedicated to SMU ACC championship game scenarios.
Hearing that the NHL is reviewing Mikko Rantanen’s boarding penalty from last night and that a suspension of some sort will be coming.
Rantanen has to be suspended automatically because of the following rule:
Rantanen has to be suspended automatically because of the following rule:
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hearing that the NHL is reviewing Mikko Rantanen’s boarding penalty from last night and that a suspension of some sort will be coming.
Rantanen has to be suspended automatically because of the following rule:
Rantanen has to be suspended automatically because of the following rule:
One last time at Ford Stadium this season.
SMU-Louisville coming up at the top of the hour, with ACC title game implications still on the line for the Mustangs.
SMU-Louisville coming up at the top of the hour, with ACC title game implications still on the line for the Mustangs.
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One last time at Ford Stadium this season.
SMU-Louisville coming up at the top of the hour, with ACC title game implications still on the line for the Mustangs.
SMU-Louisville coming up at the top of the hour, with ACC title game implications still on the line for the Mustangs.
Wrote about Jason Robertson’s unreal stretch of games — and how it could mean more opportunity for him in Dallas and Milan.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wrote about Jason Robertson’s unreal stretch of games — and how it could mean more opportunity for him in Dallas and Milan.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
A special night celebrating two of the greats ⭐️
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
A special night celebrating two of the greats ⭐️
This is so clever. I’m obsessed.
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is so clever. I’m obsessed.
A well-deserved honor for Ralph Strangis and Joe Nieuwendyk.
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A well-deserved honor for Ralph Strangis and Joe Nieuwendyk.
The guests of honor, Ralph Strangis and Joe Nieuwendyk, are here for Hall of Fame Weekend.
November 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The guests of honor, Ralph Strangis and Joe Nieuwendyk, are here for Hall of Fame Weekend.
It’s a beautiful night in Victory Park.
November 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s a beautiful night in Victory Park.
Never a dull week in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Never a dull week in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
BOSTON, Mass. — For the third straight year, SMU and Boston College will go head-to-head.
First, it was the Fenway Bowl. Then, it was at Ford Stadium.
This time, it’s BC’s Red Bandanna game, honoring alum Welles Crowther, who died saving over a dozen lives on 9/11.
First, it was the Fenway Bowl. Then, it was at Ford Stadium.
This time, it’s BC’s Red Bandanna game, honoring alum Welles Crowther, who died saving over a dozen lives on 9/11.
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BOSTON, Mass. — For the third straight year, SMU and Boston College will go head-to-head.
First, it was the Fenway Bowl. Then, it was at Ford Stadium.
This time, it’s BC’s Red Bandanna game, honoring alum Welles Crowther, who died saving over a dozen lives on 9/11.
First, it was the Fenway Bowl. Then, it was at Ford Stadium.
This time, it’s BC’s Red Bandanna game, honoring alum Welles Crowther, who died saving over a dozen lives on 9/11.
Another college football Saturday is here!
SMU travels to Boston College: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Big opportunity for Texas Tech QB Behren Morton: www.dallasnews.com/s...
SMU travels to Boston College: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Big opportunity for Texas Tech QB Behren Morton: www.dallasnews.com/s...
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Another college football Saturday is here!
SMU travels to Boston College: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Big opportunity for Texas Tech QB Behren Morton: www.dallasnews.com/s...
SMU travels to Boston College: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Big opportunity for Texas Tech QB Behren Morton: www.dallasnews.com/s...
When Graham Harrell starred for Texas Tech in the early 2000s, he made a trip to Behren Morton’s elementary school to play catch at recess.
Now, nearly 20 years later, Morton is leading the Red Raiders to their best season since.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Now, nearly 20 years later, Morton is leading the Red Raiders to their best season since.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
When Graham Harrell starred for Texas Tech in the early 2000s, he made a trip to Behren Morton’s elementary school to play catch at recess.
Now, nearly 20 years later, Morton is leading the Red Raiders to their best season since.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Now, nearly 20 years later, Morton is leading the Red Raiders to their best season since.
Story: www.dallasnews.com/s...
Flashbacks to May.
Stars-Oilers tonight. Glen Gulutzan takes on his former team for the first time.
Stars-Oilers tonight. Glen Gulutzan takes on his former team for the first time.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Flashbacks to May.
Stars-Oilers tonight. Glen Gulutzan takes on his former team for the first time.
Stars-Oilers tonight. Glen Gulutzan takes on his former team for the first time.
Here is a mock up of what AT&T Stadium will look like for the Stars’ NHL Stadium Series game in 2027 (but I’m told the roof will be open).
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Here is a mock up of what AT&T Stadium will look like for the Stars’ NHL Stadium Series game in 2027 (but I’m told the roof will be open).
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is here at AT&T Stadium tonight for Cowboys-Cardinals to announce the Stars will host a 2027 Stadium Series game here at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027.
It will be the Stars’ second outdoor game after hosting the Winter Classic in 2020.
It will be the Stars’ second outdoor game after hosting the Winter Classic in 2020.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is here at AT&T Stadium tonight for Cowboys-Cardinals to announce the Stars will host a 2027 Stadium Series game here at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027.
It will be the Stars’ second outdoor game after hosting the Winter Classic in 2020.
It will be the Stars’ second outdoor game after hosting the Winter Classic in 2020.
One year ago.
Still the coolest assignment ever 🇫🇮
Still the coolest assignment ever 🇫🇮
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
One year ago.
Still the coolest assignment ever 🇫🇮
Still the coolest assignment ever 🇫🇮
Go read the newspaper today. I promise it’s worth your time.
November 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Go read the newspaper today. I promise it’s worth your time.
Georgia Tech falls to NC State, and here’s an updated look at the ACC standings.
Five teams, including SMU, are tied for second place with one conference loss.
And the craziest part: UVA, who sits in first alone, lost to NC State, but it didn’t count as a conference game.
Five teams, including SMU, are tied for second place with one conference loss.
And the craziest part: UVA, who sits in first alone, lost to NC State, but it didn’t count as a conference game.
November 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Georgia Tech falls to NC State, and here’s an updated look at the ACC standings.
Five teams, including SMU, are tied for second place with one conference loss.
And the craziest part: UVA, who sits in first alone, lost to NC State, but it didn’t count as a conference game.
Five teams, including SMU, are tied for second place with one conference loss.
And the craziest part: UVA, who sits in first alone, lost to NC State, but it didn’t count as a conference game.
A big one at Ford Stadium today.
SMU (5-3, 3-1) hosts No. 10 Miami (6-1, 2-1) for the first time since they became conference foes.
SMU (5-3, 3-1) hosts No. 10 Miami (6-1, 2-1) for the first time since they became conference foes.
November 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A big one at Ford Stadium today.
SMU (5-3, 3-1) hosts No. 10 Miami (6-1, 2-1) for the first time since they became conference foes.
SMU (5-3, 3-1) hosts No. 10 Miami (6-1, 2-1) for the first time since they became conference foes.
The latest in today’s @dallasnews.
October 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The latest in today’s @dallasnews.
Well, this was quite the compliment to receive in my email inbox this morning.
October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Well, this was quite the compliment to receive in my email inbox this morning.
The man of the hour.
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The man of the hour.
Just another Tuesday at AAC, eh?
Stars vs. Capitals tonight.
Stars vs. Capitals tonight.
October 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Just another Tuesday at AAC, eh?
Stars vs. Capitals tonight.
Stars vs. Capitals tonight.