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Joc Pederson Has Fractured Hand, Plans To Try Playing Through Injury For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand and will try to play through it during the Texas Rangers‘ final 12 games, depending on how much pain he can tolerate, The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday. An MRI exam on Monday found the break. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt hit Pederson with a 93.3 mph fastball in […]
‘We Found No Red Flags’: Adam Silver Defends NBA Vetting Of Mark Walter Before Los Angeles Lakers Sale
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league found no red flags when it vetted Mark Walter to become principal governor of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he learned Walter planned to sell the team only when the buyers told him they had a handshake deal. Silver spoke after the NBA Board […]
Adam Silver Says NBA Europe Talks With EuroLeague Are Making Progress, More Announcements Coming
NEW YORK — NBA owners discussed ongoing negotiations with the EuroLeague during this week’s Board of Governors meetings, and commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday more NBA Europe announcements are coming over the next several weeks. Silver spoke after the board met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum briefed owners on NBA […]
‘I Would See It As A Failure’: Adam Silver Makes Strong Statement On Trail Blazers’ Portland Future
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday he would see it as a failure if the Portland Trail Blazers left Portland, and he offered the league office’s help as owner Tom Dundon negotiates with city and state officials over the Moda Center. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and […]
‘The Best System We’ve Ever Had’: Adam Silver Defends NBA Second Apron, Parity Push
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league’s system is working pretty well and defended the second apron after the Board of Governors met in New York, while calling the union’s new leadership very healthy for the next round of bargaining. David Kelly, the National Basketball Players Association’s executive director, was elected […]
‘The Discipline Is Final’: Adam Silver Closes Door On Clippers Appeal, Backs Steve Ballmer Return
NEW YORK — The LA Clippers penalties for salary cap circumvention are final, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, and he sees every reason to believe governor Steve Ballmer will return as an owner in good standing after his one-year suspension. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and Tuesday in New […]
Adam Silver Says WNBA Commissioner Search Has Not Yet Formally Begun
NEW YORK — The NBA has not yet hired a search firm to find the next WNBA commissioner, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, 11 days after Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire at the end of the year. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Adam […]
‘We Could Be Ready In Seattle’: Adam Silver Gives Major NBA Expansion Update
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league could be ready to play in Seattle within five weeks if it had to, after owners spent more of this week’s Board of Governors meetings on Las Vegas. The board met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Silver said the goal is still to […]
Patrick Dumont Leads NBA Owners’ Las Vegas Arena Discussion As Expansion Decision Nears
NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont led a discussion among NBA owners about potential arena sites for a Las Vegas expansion team during the league’s Board of Governors meetings this week, commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday. Silver met with reporters in New York after the board convened Monday and Tuesday. The board voted […]
‘Apology Accepted’: Holly Rowe Responds To Arch Manning After AI Video Controversy
AUSTIN, Texas — ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe accepted an apology from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning on Tuesday. Manning had posted the apology to his Instagram story one day after he laughed during a press conference about an AI-generated video that showed Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping her. In the two-paragraph statement, Manning called […]
‘I Need To Do Better’: Arch Manning Apologizes To Holly Rowe Over AI Video Comments
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning apologized to ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in an Instagram story on Tuesday. The apology came one day after he laughed during a press conference about an AI-generated video that showed Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping her. In the two-paragraph statement, Manning called his words and actions […]
Texas Rangers Leave Thursday Starter Open Against Boston Red Sox, Who Line Up Sonny Gray
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have not named a starter for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox, who have right-hander Sonny Gray scheduled. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. Texas announced Jacob deGrom for Tuesday’s opener against left-hander Patrick Sandoval. On Wednesday, MacKenzie Gore […]
MacKenzie Gore Looks To Bounce Back As Texas Rangers Face Red Sox Rookie Jake Bennett
ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore starts Wednesday night for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox, who have rookie left-hander Jake Bennett scheduled. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. Gore’s 31 starts are the most in the majors. In his first season with Texas, he is […]
Jacob deGrom Starts Texas Rangers’ Opener Against Red Sox After Groin Tightness In Seattle
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Texas Rangers in Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, five days after groin tightness ended his last start. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network, and Boston is starting left-hander Patrick Sandoval. On Thursday at […]
Dallas Cowboys Sign RB Tyler Goodson Off Atlanta Falcons Practice Squad After Malik Davis Injury
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Tyler Goodson off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston reported Tuesday. Wilson reported that Goodson is joining the Dallas 53-man roster. This is the second running back Dallas has added since Malik Davis was carted off the practice field […]
Jacob deGrom Opens Critical Rangers-Red Sox Series As Texas Begins 9-Game Homestand
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom starts Tuesday night at Globe Life Field as the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Boston is sending left-hander Patrick Sandoval to the mound in the opener. On Wednesday, MacKenzie Gore faces Red Sox rookie left-hander Jake Bennett. Texas has not named a starter for […]
‘That’s Not Practical’: Jerry Jones Rules Out Dallas Cowboys Roster Shake-Up After Week 1
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will not reshuffle their roster after one game, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Any move for outside help has to be weighed against […]
‘That Definitely Was The Turning Point’: Jerry Jones Points To Dak Prescott Interception In Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Loss
FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Dak Prescott’s interception before halftime, and what the New York Giants did after it, turned the Dallas Cowboys’ 28-20 season-opening loss. On third-and-5 from the Dallas 36 with 58 seconds left in the second quarter, Prescott threw deep right, and safety Jevón Holland intercepted at the New […]
‘He Will Have More Snaps Than That’: Jerry Jones Expects Bigger Role For Von Miller After Week 1
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller will play more than he did in the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Miller played 11 defensive snaps in Sunday’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, his first game with Dallas. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days […]
‘That’s His Achilles Heel’: Jerry Jones Gives Concerning DeMarvion Overshown Availability Update
FRISCO, Texas — Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown looks likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders with a strained hamstring, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after Overshown pulled up and grabbed his right hamstring with 11:40 left in a […]
‘I’ve Lost The First Game And Won The Super Bowl’: Jerry Jones Pushes Back On Dallas Cowboys Week 1 Panic
FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones said Tuesday that he has lost a season opener and won the Super Bowl, and the two teams in last season’s Super Bowl did the same thing in Week 1. The Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after a 28-20 […]
‘Christian Will Have His Head Down’: Jerry Jones Backs Dallas Cowboys DC Christian Parker After Rough Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker will spend this week walking Dallas Cowboys defenders through their assignments during the day instead of going over them in meetings, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after the Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants […]
‘Communication’: Jerry Jones Pinpoints What Went Wrong For Dallas Cowboys Defense Against New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday that the linebackers have to fill their assigned areas and the defense has to communicate better after the Dallas Cowboys lost their season opener 28-20 to the New York Giants. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after the […]
‘I’m Always Going To Bet On Our Team’: Chris Young Picks Texas Rangers Over Dallas Cowboys In Playoff Question
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young would not bet against his club Monday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. A host on 105.3 The Fan’s G-Bag Nation asked the Dallas native during Young’s weekly segment whether the Rangers […]
‘I’m Not Really Worried About That’: Chris Young Gives Cal Quantrill Injury Update After Back Scare
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill has told the Texas Rangers he will make his next start after pitching through back tightness Sunday, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday. Young said he is not worried about it. Young gave the update on the club’s off day during his weekly segment on 105.3 The Fan’s […]
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