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‘Dreaming About How It Was Going To Go’: Kyrie Irving Reflects On Emotional Dallas Mavericks Return
MACAO — Kyrie Irving had been imagining his first basket long before he scored it 14 seconds into Sunday’s game at The Venetian Arena. The Dallas Mavericks guard drove for a reverse layup on the opening possession of a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets, his first game since tearing the ACL in his […]
‘Look Like Myself Again’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets 132-115 In Macao As Kyrie Irving Scores 17 In Return
MACAO — Kyrie Irving needed 14 seconds to score in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025. He drove for a reverse layup on the opening possession Sunday at The Venetian Arena, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to beat the Houston Rockets 132-115. The win split […]
Ime Udoka Says Cooper Flagg Looks More Confident, Will Be ‘Better As A Sophomore’
MACAO — Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said before Sunday’s rematch with the Dallas Mavericks that Cooper Flagg played with more confidence in Friday’s preseason opener. Houston won that game 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday, going 6-of-11 from the field and 4-of-4 at […]
‘He Has The Factor’: Dusty May Praises Sergio de Larrea After Dallas Mavericks Preseason Debut
MACAO — Sergio de Larrea had 11 points, 6 assists, and 4 turnovers in 23 minutes in his preseason debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks lost 135-117 to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The teams meet again Sunday. Dallas acquired de Larrea’s draft rights after he went 25th overall in June. The Spanish […]
‘Length And Toughness’: P.J. Washington Jr. Back For Dallas Mavericks Against Houston Rockets As Dusty May Targets Finishing Possessions
MACAO — P.J. Washington is available Sunday for the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets after a left ankle sprain kept him out of Friday’s preseason opener. Houston won that game 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. The Rockets grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the first half Friday and turned them into a 19-10 edge in […]
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Morez Johnson Jr. Rests, P.J. Washington Jr. Returns Against Houston Rockets
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Morez Johnson Jr. on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, two days after the rookie started at center in his NBA debut. Mavericks coach Dusty May announced the move at the start of his pregame availability at The Venetian Arena. Four Mavericks are out. Johnson is listed for rest. […]
‘Back In The Flow’: Kyrie Irving Returns For Dallas Mavericks Against Houston Rockets With Minute Range
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will play Sunday when the Dallas Mavericks face the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before tip-off. It will be his first game since he tore the ACL in his left knee against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2025. May opened his pregame availability with […]
Dallas Cowboys Injury Update: CeeDee Lamb Quad, Tyler Guyton Back, Joey Porter Jr. Illness After Loss To Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb and left tackle Tyler Guyton both left Thursday night’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with injuries and returned, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was inactive after falling ill at AT&T Stadium. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer gave initial updates after the game. CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Guyton […]
‘Look At Everything’: Brian Schottenheimer Plans Full Review During Cowboys’ Mini-Bye After Falling To 2-3
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday night that he will look at everything, including his staff, during the 10 days before the team’s next game, after a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped Dallas to 2-3. The Cowboys do not play again until they visit the Green Bay Packers […]
‘Really Mature Team Win’: North Texas Mean Green Rout Charlotte 49ers 50-10 Behind Tayven Jackson’s 5 Touchdown Passes
DENTON, Texas — Tayven Jackson completed his first 14 passes for 208 yards and 3 touchdowns at DATCU Stadium on Saturday. He finished with a career-high 5 touchdown passes, and the North Texas Mean Green beat the Charlotte 49ers 50-10. North Texas moved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the American, its third straight win. […]
‘Disappointed For The Product’: Texas A&M Aggies Fall To No. 14 Missouri Tigers 27-6
COLUMBIA, Mo. — David Olano accounted for every point the Texas A&M Aggies scored on Saturday, making field goals from 53 and 27 yards. The No. 14 Missouri Tigers won 27-6 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Texas A&M fell to 3-3 overall and 1-3 in the SEC. It was the Aggies’ third loss in […]
Steve Sarkisian Defends Arch Manning After 2 Late Picks: ‘We Can’t Keep Putting All The Pressure On Arch’
DALLAS — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended Arch Manning on Saturday after the quarterback threw two fourth-quarter interceptions in the No. 1 Texas Longhorns’ 27-24 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired, 19 seconds after Courtland Guillory intercepted Manning at the Oklahoma 39. […]
‘I Think We Beat Ourselves’: Arch Manning Takes Blame After 2 Late Interceptions Sink Texas Against Oklahoma
DALLAS — Arch Manning threw 3 touchdown passes Saturday, and the Oklahoma Sooners scored 10 points off his two fourth-quarter interceptions in a 27-24 win over the No. 1 Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The second interception set up Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal as time expired. Manning finished 19-of-31 for 261 yards, 3 […]
‘Back Up Off The Mat’: Texas Longhorns Fall To Oklahoma Sooners 27-24 On Tate Sandell’s Walk-Off Field Goal
DALLAS — Tate Sandell made a 47-yard field goal on the final play Saturday, and the Oklahoma Sooners beat the No. 1 Texas Longhorns 27-24 at the Cotton Bowl in the 122nd Red River Rivalry. The loss was the first of the season for Texas, which fell to 4-1 and 1-1 in the SEC. Oklahoma […]
‘Say It To Me’: Dak Prescott Responds To Remark Made On His Walk To Dallas Cowboys Locker Room After 24-16 Loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday night that the man who called the Dallas Cowboys’ performance “embarrassing” as the quarterback walked toward the locker room was free to speak his mind, but that he should have said it to Prescott directly. The remark came after a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at […]
‘Just Excited’: Cooper Flagg Expects To Play Sunday In First Game Alongside Kyrie Irving
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Friday that he expects to play Sunday, when Kyrie Irving is set to return for the Dallas Mavericks in the second of two NBA China Games against the Houston Rockets. Mavericks coach Dusty May said before Friday’s opener that Irving will make his return in Sunday’s game. Flagg scored 19 […]
‘Incredible Opportunity’: Cooper Flagg Open To Representing Team USA At 2027 FIBA World Cup
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Friday that he has not thought about the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar, but that playing for Team USA would be an incredible opportunity if he is selected. The Dallas Mavericks forward spoke after a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Flagg, 19, has […]
‘Not Gonna Play Next Game’: Kevin Durant Will Sit Houston Rockets’ Rematch With Dallas Mavericks
MACAO — Kevin Durant will not play Sunday when the Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks again at The Venetian Arena, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Friday. Tip-off for the second NBA China Games matchup is set for 5 a.m. CT. Houston planned to shut Durant down at halftime of Friday’s 135-117 win. He played […]
‘Right Where We Started’: Jerry Jones Sounds Alarm On Dallas Cowboys Defense, Backs Christian Parker
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Thursday night that the defense is, in his mind, “right where we started,” after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ran for 241 yards in a 24-16 win at AT&T Stadium. Jones also said he believes Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker can turn the unit […]
‘Different Identity, Different Culture’: Cooper Flagg Sees Faster Dallas Mavericks Offense Taking Shape
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks attempted 51 3-pointers Friday in their first game under coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets won the preseason opener 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. Dallas made 18-of-51, or 35.3%. The Mavericks went 4-of-15 from 3-point range in the first quarter and 6-of-26 in the first half, then made 12-of-25 after […]
‘Supposed To Win This Game’: Dallas Cowboys Fall To Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 As Bucky Irving Runs For 165 Yards
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium, where Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards and did not turn the ball over in its first win of the season. Bucky Irving carried 21 times for a career-high 165 yards and scored twice, and undrafted […]
‘When The Lights Are On’: Dusty May Evaluates Cooper Flagg’s Strong Dallas Mavericks Preseason Opener
MACAO — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that Cooper Flagg moves differently when the lights are on. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter of May’s first NBA game, a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Flagg had 2 points on 1-of-3 shooting with […]
‘Just A Savant’: Kevin Durant Says Kyrie Irving Anxious, Excited For Dallas Mavericks Return
MACAO — Kevin Durant said Friday that Kyrie Irving is anxious and excited to get back on the floor. The day before, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Irving will play in one of the two games in Macao. Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opener with left knee rest. The Houston Rockets won that […]
‘Good Sample Size For Us To Build On’: LeBron James Shines In 76ers Debut, Encouraged By Starting Lineup’s Production
LeBron James made his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday (10/8) against the Brooklyn Nets, and to no one's surprise, the NBA legend played well.
‘Expose Some Things’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets 135-117 In Macao As Cooper Flagg Scores 19
MACAO — Cooper Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday and sat the entire second half as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason. It was the first NBA game for Mavericks coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets built a 25-point lead before halftime and won 135-117 at The Venetian Arena, […]
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