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‘Right Person, Right Fit’: Dallas Cowboys Add Mike Pettine To Help Christian Parker Fix Defense
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant, coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Monday, adding a former NFL head coach and longtime defensive coordinator to support first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Pettine, 60, retired after the 2025 season, his fourth with the Minnesota Vikings as assistant head coach and […]
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, Son Of NBA Hall Of Famer Hakeem, Commits To SMU
DALLAS — Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a four-star guard in the Class of 2027 and the son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, committed to the SMU Mustangs on Oct. 1, he told Paul Biancardi of ESPN. The 6-foot-4 Olajuwon is the No. 66 overall prospect and the No. 4 shooting guard in his class in the […]
Former Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd In Advanced Talks To Join ESPN
ESPN is expected to hire Jason Kidd for its NBA studio coverage, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Oct. 5. Andrew Marchand and Dan Shanoff of The Athletic followed with a report that Kidd would join NBA Countdown, the network’s pregame and halftime show, in the seat Michael Malone held last season. Dallas and […]
‘Nice To Get One’: Dallas Stars Fall To Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 In Shootout As Tyler Seguin Scores First Goal Since ACL Tear
PITTSBURGH — Tyler Seguin tipped a shot past Arturs Silovs with 30 seconds left in regulation Saturday, scoring his first goal since Nov. 15, 2025. The Dallas Stars left PPG Paints Arena with one point after Rickard Rakell scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 2-1 win. The […]
Detroit Pistons Inquired About Trading For Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant
The LA Clippers traded Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, while Durant remains a member of the Houston Rockets.
‘Playing At Ease’: Dusty May Sees Progress As Zaccharie Risacher Adjusts To Dallas Mavericks
MACAO — Zaccharie Risacher scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting Sunday, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 at The Venetian Arena. Fourteen of his points came after halftime on 6-of-8 shooting. Risacher went 2-of-6 from 3-point range and added 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in 23:30. He finished […]
‘A Work In Progress’: Dusty May, Kyrie Irving On Early Chemistry As Dallas Mavericks Fit Irving Into Lineup
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks are still working out how to play with Kyrie Irving on the floor, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Sunday after Irving’s first game in 587 days. Irving scored 17 points in a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena, his first appearance since tearing the ACL […]
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams Expected To Play Vs Atlanta Falcons After Missing 3 Games
Caleb Williams is expected to play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons after missing the previous three games with a right hamstring injury, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Green Bay Packers Not Expecting Micah Parsons At Practice Before Dallas Cowboys Game
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers do not expect Micah Parsons to return to practice this week as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night at Lambeau Field, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday, citing sources. According to Schefter, there is still uncertainty about when Parsons will come back from […]
‘Very Disappointed’: Karl-Anthony Towns Not Happy New York Knicks Will No Longer Discuss Contract Extension
Karl-Anthony Towns is not pleased that the New York Knicks will no longer discuss contract extensions with players.
‘Plays To Win Every Single Possession’: Dusty May Praises Sergio de Larrea’s Winning Impact On Mavericks
MACAO — Sergio de Larrea finished plus-34 in 22:25 off the bench Sunday, the best mark on either side of the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The rookie guard had 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals on 3-of-7 shooting. In the fourth quarter alone […]
Kyrie Irving Wants To ‘Alleviate’ Pressure On Cooper Flagg After First Game Together
MACAO — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg played their first game together Sunday, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 at The Venetian Arena. Irving scored 17 points in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025. Flagg had 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists […]
Dallas Stars’ 84-Game Schedule Is A Gift In October And A Trap In January
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars are 2-2-1 through five games of the NHL’s first 84-game regular season since 1993-94. Seven of their remaining nine October games are at American Airlines Center, starting with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. When Dallas released its schedule July 16, October carried nine home dates, more than any […]
‘Proving The Doubters Wrong’: Kyrie Irving On How Long He Will Keep Playing After ACL Return With Dallas Mavericks
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will keep playing as long as he loves being in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks guard said Sunday after his first game in 587 days. Irving scored 17 points in 21:56 of a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The game was his first since he […]
‘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 […]
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