Derek Stingley and Annabella Campagna (Photos via USA Today and Instagram)
Derek Stingley Jr. is a prominent cornerback for a stingy Houston Texans defense that is playing out of its mind.

One of the better cornerbacks in the league, the Houston Texans handed Stingley a lucrative three-year contract extension worth $90 million during the offseason. Following his extension, a clip from 2020 went viral showing Donald Trump praising the cornerback.

Off the field, he gave the best news of his young life.

During the Texans’ bye week, the cornerback and his girlfriend, Annabella Campagna, got engaged. The longtime couple announced their engagement on Tuesday in a joint Instagram post.

“10•10•25 The most perfect day to say yes for forever,” the caption read.

On Instagram, the couple received nothing but well-wishes and congratulations.

Once the post reached X, the temperature changed regarding the race of the woman Derek Stingley was going to marry.

Derek Stingley is Taking Backlash For Loving A White Woman

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 15: Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans reacts after making an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Derek Stingley is a bruising cornerback. Even the toughest of men have feelings.

Social media has shown him no mercy ever since he announced his engagement to Annabella Campagna. Stingley is a Black man, and Annabella Campagna is a White woman.

X, previously known as Twitter, did not like that at all.

“Our people never learn,” one fan said.

“ATP, they gotta do a study on how these NFL players constantly marry theeee mosssttttt middddd white women every time. These n—-as make it the business to go get Kate from Walgreens.. is it the CTE? Shout out to players like Jalen Hurts and Devonta Smith,” a second person wrote.

“I’m convinced this is how major league sports owners get their money back… put their family members (white women) players,” a third fan said of Derek Stingley being engaged to a white woman.

“Mid wyts have a hold on black athletes,” a fourth fan commented.

“Race mixing is disgusting,” a fifth fan added.

“Why many famous black athletes girlfriend or wife are white?” one final fan asked.

Some of these fans may want to cool it because Derek Stingley has been known to use violence, just as he displayed when he hit Dalton Schultz with a nasty elbow during camp.

So far during the 2025 season, Stingley Jr. has 10 solo tackles in the first five games. He also has one interception during this period.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.