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‘I Have Zero Doubts’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Jaishawn Barham Before Washington Commanders Matchup
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that he has zero doubts Jaishawn Barham will play well Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The Dallas Cowboys have linebacker DeMarvion Overshown working back from a hamstring strain he sustained in the 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants. Barham, a third-round pick out […]
‘We Just Weren’t Making Them All The Time’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Dallas Cowboys Defensive Communication Failures
FRISCO, Texas — Three New York Giants plays that beat the Dallas Cowboys defense in the season opener came against three different defensive calls, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. The New York Giants won 28-20 on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. Dallas was making its defensive calls against New York, Schottenheimer […]
Dallas Cowboys Named Potential Maxx Crosby Trade Suitor After Pass-Rush Struggles
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby ranked fifth on Bleacher Report’s NFL trade block big board Wednesday, and the Dallas Cowboys were one of the two teams listed as potential suitors. Kristopher Knox listed the Chicago Bears as the other suitor. For Crosby, Knox projected a trade value of a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick. Knox wrote that the […]
‘Kind Of Reminds Me A Little Bit Of Myself’: Dirk Nowitzki Sees His Own Path In Alexander Zverev’s Breakthrough
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that Alexander Zverev’s two Grand Slam titles this year remind him of his own career, when years of disappointment came before his breakthrough. Nowitzki, who is from Würzburg, Germany, made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan. Three days earlier, Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 […]
‘It’s Time To Set The Record Straight’: Dirk Nowitzki Prepares For Steve Nash Rematch At Tennis Classic
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he has barely played tennis in the last few weeks. He heads into Saturday’s eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic facing Steve Nash, who will again captain the other team. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan. The event runs from 11:30 […]
‘I Was Freaking Myself Out’: Dirk Nowitzki Opens Up About First Season With Amazon NBA
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that his first season as a studio analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage was hard at the beginning. Seven years out of the league had left him catching up on new players, front offices, coaches, and styles. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The […]
‘Can’t Wait To See’: Dirk Nowitzki Breaks Down Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Fit For Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks have to build everything over the next couple of years around Cooper Flagg. He also said he cannot wait to see how Flagg and Kyrie Irving play off each other. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan while assessing the […]
‘We’re Definitely Discussing’: Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Talks With Masai Ujiri About Dallas Mavericks Role
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he and Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri have spent the last couple of weeks discussing what his role with the franchise could be. He added that he will not be taking a full-time job anytime soon. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on […]
‘I’m Not Really Championship-Chasing’: Kawhi Leonard Makes First Comments After Toronto Raptors Return
Kawhi Leonard is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors again, and the future Hall of Famer is grateful to be back with the franchise.
Dallas Mavericks Finalize Dusty May’s Coaching Staff For 2026-27 Season
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season Tuesday, finalizing the group that will work under first-year head coach Dusty May. Willie Green will serve as May’s lead assistant. Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor, and Sam Hershberger will also serve as assistant coaches. Nate Mitchell […]
‘The Best Cheerleader I Can’: Azzi Fudd Opens Up After Season-Ending Knee Surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd met with reporters Tuesday, about three weeks after arthroscopic surgery on her right knee ended her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. The first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft had the procedure in Connecticut, where she starred at UConn. Fudd is the second straight Huskies player the Wings […]
‘We Have A Superstar, And That’s JT’: Paul George Embraces Role With Boston Celtics After Trade
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics introduced Paul George and Mike Conley at a news conference Tuesday, two weeks before the team opens training camp on Sept. 29. Boston acquired George from the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1 in the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics received George, first-round picks in 2028 and […]
‘It’s Crunch Time’: Texas Rangers Stay One Game Back in AL West With 11 Games Left
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. The win kept them one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West with 11 games to play. At 75-76, Texas trails Houston (76-75), which also won Tuesday and holds the tiebreaker. The Rangers moved ahead of the […]
‘We Feel Really Good’: Skip Schumaker Backs Texas Rangers Lineup Against Left-Handers After Elias Díaz Breakthrough
ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz hit a two-run double with two outs in the second inning Tuesday night. Three batters later, Corey Seager added a two-run single, and the Texas Rangers beat left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox 4-2. Sandoval struck out the first 4 Rangers he faced. Díaz’s double went into the […]
‘Stopping The Bleeding’: Texas Rangers Bullpen Throws 4 Scoreless Innings In 4-2 Win Over Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers held the Boston Red Sox scoreless over the final 4 innings Tuesday night, five days after the bullpen let a 3-0 lead slip in Seattle. Texas won 4-2 at Globe Life Field. Chase Silseth allowed 1 hit and struck out 3 in the sixth on 20 pitches. Tyler […]
‘He Did Not Feel 100%’: Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 8 in Texas Rangers’ 4-2 Win Over Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom struck out 8 over 5 innings Tuesday night in his first start since groin tightness in Seattle. Afterward, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the right-hander did not feel 100%. Texas beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 at Globe Life Field, and deGrom improved to 11-9. He allowed 2 runs […]
‘Up For The Challenge’: Jacob Latz Earns 30th Save As Texas Rangers Hold Off Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz struck out Andruw Monasterio with the bases loaded in the eighth inning Tuesday night. He then pitched the ninth to finish the Texas Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. It was Latz’s 30th save in 33 chances this season. He pitched 1 2/3 innings […]
‘Gave Us Everything He Had’: Texas Rangers Beat Red Sox 4-2 As Jacob deGrom, Bullpen Protect Early Lead
ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz and Corey Seager each drove in two runs with two outs in the second inning Tuesday night, and the Texas Rangers made that early lead stand up in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Jacob deGrom (11-9) struck out 8 over 5 innings in […]
Cooper Flagg Opens Maine Card Shop As $1 Million-Plus Rookie Card Heads To Auction
BANGOR, Maine — Dallas Mavericks star sophomore Cooper Flagg opened a card shop, Flagg Trading Co., on September 12th in Bangor, Maine. Roughly half an hour from Flagg’s hometown of Newport, he and his cousin Tyler Flagg (who co-owns the store) set out to make life easier for card collectors in the area, who don’t […]
‘No One’s More Sick About That’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Javonte Williams After Costly Week 1 Penalty
FRISCO, Texas — Javonte Williams was beating himself up Sunday night over the taunting penalty that followed his fourth-quarter touchdown, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. Williams caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott with 5:21 left to pull Dallas within 28-20 of the New York Giants. The taunting flag pushed the try […]
‘Dak’s Got To Throw The Ball Away’: Brian Schottenheimer Owns Dallas Cowboys’ First-Half Mistakes In Week 1
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys should have gone into halftime tied 7-7 with the New York Giants on Sunday night, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. He put that on a Dak Prescott throw and on his own play calls. CeeDee Lamb caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Prescott in the second quarter to tie […]
‘They Caught Us Off Guard’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Run-Game Struggles vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott was not sacked in the Dallas Cowboys’ 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, and coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that the pass protection held up. The run game did not hold up early. Dallas ran 18 times for 69 yards. Javonte Williams had 41 of those yards on 12 […]
‘Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t’: Brian Schottenheimer Defends Dallas Cowboys Preseason Plan
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer is not second-guessing his decision to keep Dallas Cowboys starters out of preseason games, the coach said Monday, one night after a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. Dallas opened with a new defensive coordinator, new starters at several spots, and a defense that had not played a game […]
‘He’s Been The Same Guy’: Rashan Gary Says Christian Parker Has Clear Plan After Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Loss
FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker came into this week with a plan for what the Dallas Cowboys defense has to fix after Sunday’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, Rashan Gary said Tuesday. The first-year defensive coordinator has not changed since the game, according to Gary. “Man, he’s been the same guy. He’s been […]
‘The Main Thing Is Communication’: Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark Detail Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Defensive Breakdowns
FRISCO, Texas — Certain formations, the checks Dallas has against them, and the calls that put defenders in position were where the Dallas Cowboys communication broke down Sunday night, Rashan Gary said Tuesday. “Really can’t say what the breakdowns was, but just certain formations that it was given, different checks that we have, and different […]
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