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Schottenheimer said the consistency of the line’s execution blew him away, and Broderick Jones and the tight ends were among the blockers who got game balls.
Dallas leads the NFL in holding opponents to 19.3 yards per kick return, and Schottenheimer credited special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen and kicker Brandon Aubrey on Friday.
Kyrie Irving sparks the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Oct. 31, 2026, handing Houston its first loss of the season. Irving drops 35 points—26 after halftime—while Cooper Flagg adds 33, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Dallas erupts for 40 of its 116 points in the fourth quarter, improving to 4-2 and staying above .500 for the first time since March 2025. Kevin Durant leads the Rockets with 28 points, but Houston misses Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard with back soreness and Steven Adams with a soleus strain. The game, part of the Emirates NBA Cup, featured a fast‑break edge (28-10) for the Mavericks and a 20‑6 second‑chance advantage for the Rockets.
Schottenheimer said Feder brings him 25 to 40 situations from around the league each week, and that Dallas went for two at Philadelphia because the staff liked its quarterback draw.
The Cowboys coach and play caller said he rewatches the full week of practice every Saturday, and the sheet is usually finished Saturday night unless Dallas plays in prime time.
Schottenheimer said Arizona will blitz from the moment it gets off the bus and that the Cowboys have not punished pressure enough this season, which he expects to change Sunday.
The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) edge the Houston Rockets (5-1) 116-111 in the NBA Cup Group Play opener, snapping Houston’s five‑game winning streak. Kyrie Irving drops a game‑high 35 points with nine assists, while sophomore forward Cooper Flazz erupts for 33 points, nine rebounds and six assists, scoring 11 in the fourth quarter. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher adds 12 points, three steals and a blocked shot while hitting 3‑of‑6 from beyond the arc. The duo’s 68 combined points and 25‑of‑38 shooting overturns the previous Durant‑Jabari Smith Jr. dominance, and the Mavs now host the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
The Dallas Mavericks’ dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg got to work as they helped bring down the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup, 116-111. It was the Rockets’ first loss of the season. Irving had a game-high 35 points with four rebounds and nine assists, including some key free throws to ice […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving earns MVP chants during season-high performance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
You may have heard the Bucs’ passing game is atrocious. Hey, it’s awesome the Bucs won two of their last three games. That happened because the Bucs bludgeoned both the Cowboys and Stinking Panthers on the ground. And they should […] The post Run Game Will Be More Challenging Sunday appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Four key takeaways from the Rockets' loss to the Mavericks in the first fixture of the 2026-27 NBA Cup.
Schottenheimer coached Brissett in Indianapolis, and he said Friday the Cardinals quarterback knows how to use a tight end like McBride, who has 59 catches in seven games.
Outfits are central to Erin Andrews’ job as a sideline reporter. However, she can’t plan her outfits to her liking. On the Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast, Andrews mentioned that she has created a rule of not wearing team colors, and to factor in elements like the weather behind her outfits. However, there […] The post “I’ve Had Players Call Me Out”: FOX’s Erin Andrews Admits Dak Prescott Has Called Her Out Over Sideline Outfit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Arizona has won eight of the last nine meetings, and Schottenheimer put the Cowboys at minus-11 in turnovers across those games before Sunday’s noon kickoff at AT&T Stadium.
Schottenheimer said it will be hard for Winters to make it back Sunday and that Turpin is probably another week away, while Luke Schoonmaker still has to test his groin.
Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving turn the tables on the Houston Rockets, each pouring in 33 and 35 points as the Dallas Mavericks snap a 4‑2 start with a 116‑111 victory in the NBA Cup Group A at American Airlines Center on Oct. 30. After a 5‑1 Rockets run and a 128‑110 loss a week earlier, Dallas claws back, shooting 61.9% in the first quarter and forcing 11 turnovers in the half. Despite a disastrous 31‑17 second‑quarter run by Houston, the Mavs rally in the second half, securing their first win of the season.
The Dallas Mavericks snap the Houston Rockets’ unbeaten start with a 116-111 win on Oct. 21, 2026. Kyrie Irving leads Dallas with 33 points on 12‑of‑19 shooting, while rookie Cooper Flagg adds 32 points, going 13‑of‑19. Kevin Durant tops the Rockets with 26 points but misses four free throws, and Clint Capela commits two goaltending violations that prove costly. Jabari Smith Jr. contributes 22 points, yet the Rockets struggle without Alper Şengün, whose status remains uncertain. Despite 20 offensive rebounds, Houston falls short as the Mavericks’ dynamic duo secures the victory, setting up a tough showdown with the Thunder next night.
The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun for their NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Kevin Durant has suited up, and he got cleared for takeoff. The 38-year-old showed he still had those hops as he blew by PJ Washington on a drive. He then threw the ball down all over Mavs center […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Texas Rangers have bought out all three of their mutual options, turning catcher Kyle Higashioka and reliever Jakob Junis into free agents. Higashioka receives a $1 million buyout instead of a $7 million salary after posting a .233/.296/.391 line with 18 homers in 513 PA, but missed the season's end with a forearm strain. Junis gets a $1.25 million buyout on a $5 million option after a 3.64 ERA over 54 1/3 innings, leading Texas with 18 holds and six saves before injury woes hurt his second half. Both players are likely to sign one‑year deals as Texas trims payroll.
The NFL trade market is heating up, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not rushing to join the action. While several teams have traded valuable draft picks to strengthen their rosters, Jones believes Dallas has already done enough to improve its squad. His latest comments could frustrate Cowboys fans hoping to see help arrive […] The post Bombshell: Jerry Jones Refuses To Fix Roster As NFL Rivals Make Big Deadline Moves appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Texas Rangers add right‑hander Aidan Curry to their 40‑man roster, preventing his minor‑league free agency. Curry, a 6‑ft‑5, 205‑lb former New York high‑school starter, signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and has spent seven seasons in the minors. He posted a 4.93 ERA over 104 innings this year, striking out 29% of batters while walking 12.4%, prompting speculation he may shift to the bullpen. Ranked as high as the organization's 25th prospect earlier, Curry’s addition brings the Rangers to 37 players on the 40‑man list amid roster uncertainty.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg tag teamed with great chemistry as they crafted a great transition dunk highlight during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving and Flagg are going through their second season together as teammates, their first campaign on the court. The former missed last season […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg connect for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Cowboys finally had the kind of night their offense had been searching for, and CeeDee Lamb made sure the Philadelphia Eagles knew about it. Dallas delivered a statement 38-21 win over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night, with Lamb playing a central role in the Cowboys’ offensive resurgence. The star […] The post Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb reacts to viral touchdown image featuring booing Eagles fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mavericks coach Dusty May says the team’s biggest defensive upgrade since their 128‑point loss to the Rockets on Oct. 21 is communication. He praised players for spotting the lack of chatter during transition, a flaw that left them outnumbered on eight to ten key possessions. Since then Dallas has held opponents to 105–122 points and gone 3‑1, highlighted by a 96‑point game vs OKC and a 113‑109 win over Miami where they logged ten blocks. The Rockets, fresh off a 132‑100 win over Milwaukee, return for a rematch at 7 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center, promising a tougher test in transition.
Mavericks coach Dusty May remains hopeful as Dallas prepares for its NBA Cup group‑play debut against the unbeaten Houston Rockets (5‑0) on Oct. 30, 7 p.m. CT. May praised Houston’s “off‑the‑charts” toughness, citing the length of Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, plus the playmaking of Fred VanVleet and defensive grit of Marcus Smart. In the season‑opening 128‑110 loss, Durant and Smith each dropped 30 points while Houston’s relentless switching defense forced Dallas into a 4‑of‑19 shooting slump. Dallas, now 3‑2, answered with a 120‑96 win over OKC and will look to erase the opening‑night sting in the rematch.
Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, whose ESPN contract ends after this season, says he regrets putting owner Jerry Jones in an awkward spot by discussing a possible return to Dallas. Aikman told Cowboys Roundtable and 96.7 The Ticket that his questions forced Jones into a “corner” he didn’t deserve, though Jones praised Aikman's work ethic and left the door open for a future role. Meanwhile, Aikman will continue broadcasting with Joe Buck, covering next week’s Bears‑Seahawks game and the Super Bowl, as the Cowboys sit 3‑4 and seek new direction.