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Dallas Cowboys Sign Nick Leverett To Active Roster After Tyler Smith Injury
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are signing offensive lineman Nick Leverett to the active roster from the practice squad, Todd Archer of ESPN reported Wednesday morning, citing a source. Leverett gives Dallas a backup interior lineman on gameday with Tyler Smith out four to six weeks. Smith had surgery Tuesday to repair ligament damage […]
‘Probably The Most Challenging’: Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin Opens Up On Hardest Rehab Of His Career
CARROLLTON, Texas — Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin said Tuesday that his rehabilitation from December ACL surgery has been harder than any injury he has worked back from. Seguin spoke at the Dallas Stars Foundation’s annual Drive Fore the Kids golf tournament, in an availability reported by Robert Tiffin of NHL.com. “I never thought I’d […]
‘Such A Big Part’: Dallas Wings’ Alanna Smith Ruled Out For Rest Of World Cup
BERLIN — Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith is out for the remainder of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a lower leg injury. ESPN Australia/New Zealand reported the ruling early Wednesday, five days after Smith limped off in Australia’s tournament opener. FIBA rules do not allow the Opals to bring in a replacement. […]
‘On Time With The Fastball’: Nicky Lopez Rewards Texas Rangers’ Matchup Move vs. Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE — Nicky Lopez flared a two-out single to left field in the second inning Tuesday night, driving in Wyatt Langford for a 2-0 Texas Rangers lead in a spot start manager Skip Schumaker had explained before the game on Rangers Sports Network. Miller’s success against right-handed hitters is what Schumaker said shaped the card […]
‘On Time With The Fastball’: Skip Schumaker Points To Jake Burger’s Bryce Miller Blueprint
SEATTLE — Jake Burger‘s opposite-field home run off Bryce Miller is the at-bat Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker reached for Tuesday when he described what has worked against the Seattle Mariners right-hander. Being on time with Miller’s fastball is the condition Schumaker attached to any of it. “I think our righties, the last time we […]
Skip Schumaker Calls Tampa Bay Rays Comeback Texas Rangers’ Best Win After Using 6 Pitchers
SEATTLE — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker emptied his bullpen and his bench to win Sunday, and he said on Rangers Sports Network that the off day which followed was as much about recovery as the win was about momentum. Riding Sunday’s result into the next day was one side of it for Schumaker. “I […]
‘A Lot Of Moving Parts’: Skip Schumaker Reveals How Texas Rangers Are Mapping Final 18 Games
SEATTLE — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club is mapping all 18 remaining games at once, and that the map gets redrawn every day on usage, health, and who is coming back. Nathan Eovaldi‘s live batting practice session Tuesday, about 30 pitches, is one of the moving pieces Schumaker listed. “We look at […]
Skip Schumaker Puts Texas Rangers’ Road Struggles Under Spotlight With Playoffs In Reach
SEATTLE — The road is the piece Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker singled out with 18 games left, and he said so on Rangers Sports Network before the opener of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Texas came into the trip 31-41 away from Globe Life Field and 6-17 against American […]
‘Hitting Is Always About Timing’: Skip Schumaker Explains Nicky Lopez Start Against Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE — Timing against Bryce Miller‘s fastball is what Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker put at the center of his club’s approach Tuesday night, and it is why Nicky Lopez drew a spot start in the series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Miller has had success against right-handed hitters, which shaped the lineup Schumaker turned […]
‘If He Checks All Those Boxes’: Skip Schumaker Details Josh Jung’s Fast-Track Return Plan
SEATTLE — Tag plays, a ball hit in front of him, a double, and a first-to-third read are the boxes Josh Jung has to clear at Triple-A Round Rock, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said in a pregame interview on Rangers Sports Network. Jung took live at-bats Monday, and Schumaker pointed to Robert Garcia‘s one-outing […]
‘It’s Just Kind Of Time To Go’: Texas Rangers Explain Robert Garcia’s Accelerated Return
SEATTLE — Robert Garcia‘s activation after a single rehab appearance came out of the front office in consultation with the pitching staff, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said in a pregame interview on Rangers Sports Network before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Garcia’s velocity and the rest of the readings from that […]
‘We Trust Him’: Texas Rangers Could Skip Nathan Eovaldi Rehab Assignment For Playoff Push
SEATTLE — Nathan Eovaldi threw a live batting practice session of about 30 pitches Tuesday and came out of it feeling good, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said in a pregame interview on Rangers Sports Network. Another live session, rather than a minor league rehab assignment, is the likely next step for the right-hander. “I’m […]
‘Calm In The Chaos’: Kevin Jennings, SMU Survive 4 Turnovers To Beat Florida State 27-24
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nick Reed‘s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play gave No. 19 SMU Mustangs a 27-24 win at Florida State on Monday night. The kick finished a nine-play, 71-yard drive that ran 4:35 off the clock. Kevin Jennings completed 26-of-36 passes for 430 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, and he […]
‘No Disappointment’: Jerry Jones Praises Dallas Cowboys’ Young Core After Roster Overhaul
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players in the first round, traded for a starting offensive tackle 15 days before the opener, and set their initial 53-man roster on Aug. 30. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan how the young […]
LA Clippers Furious Over Kawhi Leonard’s $700K Fine
The Clippers remain frustrated and upset that Kawhi Leonard received only a $700,000 penalty while Los Angeles was hit with far more severe sanctions.
‘This Is The Time’: Matthew McConaughey Sees Different Texas Belief Before Ohio State
AUSTIN, Texas — Matthew McConaughey said Monday night on ESPN’s “SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt” that more players on this Texas team believe it is their time to beat Ohio State than on any Longhorns team he has been around in a long time, five days before the Texas Longhorns host the top-ranked Ohio State […]
‘He’s Taken Over’: Vince Young Reveals What Arch Manning Wanted To Learn From Texas Legends
AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning went to Vince Young and Colt McCoy over the summer with questions about building chemistry with his teammates and about becoming a better quarterback, Young said Tuesday on The Paul Finebaum Show. Young’s appearance came four days before the Texas Longhorns host top-ranked Ohio State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial […]
‘A Totally Different Player’: Ryan Day Sees Changed Arch Manning Before Texas-Ohio State Rematch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday that Texas quarterback Arch Manning is a different player than the one the Buckeyes beat in last season’s opener, speaking at his weekly game-week press conference four days before the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes play at the No. 4 Texas Longhorns. For Day, the credit […]
Former Cowboys RB Phil Mafah Works Out For Green Bay Packers After Dallas Cut
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Phil Mafah worked out for the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. Green Bay brought seven players in for the session, three of them running backs, nine days after the Dallas Cowboys waived Mafah at the league’s cutdown deadline. Damon Bankston and Ian Wheeler were the […]
Troy Aikman Agrees With Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys Offseason Assessment Despite GM Criticism
DALLAS — Troy Aikman said Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones feel they have done a lot of good things with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and that he agrees with the assessment. Aikman said it Tuesday on The Rich Eisen Show. Jones has been the general manager since he bought the team in 1989. Nobody […]
‘Can They Keep The Quarterback Healthy?’ Troy Aikman Identifies Dallas Cowboys’ Biggest Key
DALLAS — Troy Aikman said keeping Dak Prescott healthy is the key for the Dallas Cowboys and that the offensive line took a hit this week. Aikman spoke Tuesday on The Rich Eisen Show, a day after Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith would go on injured reserve. Smith needs surgery […]
‘Iron Sharpens Iron’: Kenny Clark Says Dallas Cowboys Camp Battles Prepared Him For New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Kenny Clark spent training camp lining up across from Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Tyler Smith. Camp opened in Oxnard, California, on July 27. “It’s awesome just going against the guys every day. It’s truly iron sharpens iron,” Clark said. “I’m happy I had a chance to go against these guys, and […]
‘Last Year Is Last Year’: Rashan Gary Brushes Off 2025 Fade Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary studies where a coordinator came from and what made him successful. He was asked Monday whether a fast start and a quiet second half last season changed how he prepared for this one. “Man, it’s going to come in and be me. Come in and be me, man. That’s one […]
‘Never Take It For Granted’: Kenny Clark Reacts To Being Voted Dallas Cowboys Captain
FRISCO, Texas — Players voted Kenny Clark a Dallas Cowboys team captain for 2026 in his second season with the club. He also sits on the leadership council. “It’s huge. Something that you never take for granted and always appreciative of my teammates viewing me as a leader,” Clark said. “So my standard every day […]
‘A New Journey’: Rashan Gary Says Dallas Cowboys Debut vs. New York Giants Feels Different
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary spent seven seasons in Green Bay after the Green Bay Packers took him 12th overall in 2019 out of Michigan. Sunday night is his first opening day as a Dallas Cowboys player. “Oh, yeah, man. It’s an honor and privilege, and then it’s special because I get to start, I […]