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‘Start Calling Christian Parker Competitive’: George Pickens Praises Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator
OXNARD, Calif. — George Pickens has a suggestion for what the Dallas Cowboys should call their defensive coordinator. The receiver was asked Thursday what he has learned about Christian Parker, who communicates with players on both sides of the ball during practice. “Definitely competitive. I think that’s what we should start calling Christian Parker, competitive, […]
‘Strength Levels Are Where I Want Them’: Quinnen Williams Feeling Ready After Dallas Cowboys Extension
OXNARD, Calif. — Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension eight days ago. He spent Thursday talking about his strength numbers. The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle was asked what his focus had been since the first day of camp. “For the most part, I feel pretty good right now. And my strength levels are […]
‘Just Let Me Finish A Series’: Caleb Downs Wanted More In Dallas Cowboys Debut
OXNARD, Calif. — Caleb Downs asked to finish a series in his NFL debut. He was told the decision was above the coaching staff’s heads. The Dallas Cowboys rookie played six plays in the preseason opener at Seattle before coming off the field. “It was awesome. I mean, you can’t really replicate the feeling,” Downs […]
‘First Play Double’: George Pickens Says Defenses Are Already Adjusting To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — George Pickens said the double teams are arriving earlier this season, and he noticed it against the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday. The Dallas Cowboys receiver was asked Thursday whether he has put the NFL on notice. “I think what it was, when we played the Saints the other day, I kind […]
‘It Feels Good’: Tyler Guyton Builds Confidence After Healthy Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
OXNARD, Calif. — Tyler Guyton made it through a full training camp. The Dallas Cowboys left tackle said Thursday that has not happened in a while. Guyton was asked how camp went. “Yeah, good camp. I’m happy about it,” Guyton said. “And it feels good to make it through a camp, even though I had […]
‘Success Breeds Confidence’: Caleb Downs Explains How CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens Are Building His Confidence
OXNARD, Calif. — Caleb Downs has spent training camp covering CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Chris Olave, and Puka Nacua. The Dallas Cowboys rookie said Thursday that is where the confidence came from. Downs was asked how the matchups prepare him for the regular season. “That’s where confidence actually comes from, just being in the situations, […]
‘I Would Hope So’: George Pickens Responds To Questions About Attitude, Misconceptions
OXNARD, Calif. — A reporter asked George Pickens on Thursday whether he had put to rest any misconceptions about him and his attitude. The Dallas Cowboys receiver paused before answering. “Man, I would hope so. I would hope so,” Pickens said. He said the question does not occupy him the way it once did. “Because […]
Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Will Appeal $500K Fine, Discipline Players After Saints Fights
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spent Thursday afternoon explaining why a $500,000 fine was a serious matter. He took one detour first. A reporter asked whether Jones liked that his team would not take much off anybody, referencing a comment Brian Schottenheimer made after Tuesday’s joint practice. The word Schottenheimer […]
Jerry Jones Names Three Dallas Cowboys Position Groups That Have Stood Out In Training Camp
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked Thursday which players had stood out to him during training camp. He named three position groups instead. “Well, I like our receiving group, and I think they’ve earned it and they’ve worked,” Jones said. “I like our quarterbacks, and I really like what […]
Corey Seager On Texas Rangers’ Stretch Run: ‘Trying To Win Games Any Way We Can’
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager hit an opposite-field home run off Andrew Alvarez in the third inning Thursday night, and it accounted for the first of 2 runs in a Texas Rangers win over the Washington Nationals. Seager finished 2-for-4 with a double. It was his fourth straight multi-hit game. Jacob deGrom had a really […]
‘No Regret’: ESPN’s Todd Archer Says Dallas Cowboys Stand By Micah Parsons Trade
DALLAS — Late last summer, the Dallas Cowboys made a league-shaking decision by trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The 27-year-old didn’t skip a beat initially after the trade, totaling 12.5 sacks in 14 games with Green Bay. His season ended in December when he suffered a torn ACL and meniscus damage, and […]
DeMar DeRozan Lands With Denver Nuggets In NBA Free Agency
Veteran free agent DeMar DeRozan has found his next landing spot in the NBA. According to reports from NBA insiders Chris Haynes and Shams Charania, the 37-year-old will sign with the Denver Nuggets. Charania reported that the deal is for one year and $3.9 million. Haynes reported that DeRozan has been in contact with several […]
ESPN Grades Naji Marshall Extension, Raises Dallas Mavericks Shooting Concern
DALLAS — On Thursday, ESPN graded signings and extensions from this summer’s NBA free agency, touching on the 3-year, $52.2 million deal between the Dallas Mavericks and Naji Marshall. Zach Kram, writing for ESPN, graded the move a B-. Although he considered the contract good value for a player who has improved in each of […]
Josh Jung ‘Weeks Away’ For Texas Rangers As Calf Injury Recovery Continues
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung did not take part in on-field activity Friday, and Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the third baseman is probably still “a couple of weeks away,” according to The Dallas Morning News. Friday marked one month on the injured list for Jung, who is dealing with a strain in the […]
‘Fastball Was There’: Skip Schumaker Details Next Step For Texas Rangers’ Jack Leiter
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Friday that the team has not settled on a next step for Jack Leiter. The right-hander will throw a bullpen session this weekend, and a decision will be made from there, according to The Dallas Morning News. Leiter made his second minor league rehab start Thursday […]
Texas Rangers Two-Way Prospect Seong-Jun Kim Strikes Out 4 In Hickory Debut
HICKORY, N.C. — Seong-Jun Kim threw two scoreless innings for Single-A Hickory Crawdads on Wednesday night at L.P. Frans Stadium, striking out 4 and allowing 1 hit with no walks. It was the first full-season game of the Texas Rangers two-way prospect’s career. Delmarva Shorebirds won the game 9-5 on a four-run ninth inning. Hickory […]
Jack Leiter Allows 5 Runs In Second Rehab Start As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Role
FRISCO, Texas — Jack Leiter needed 59 pitches to get through 3-plus innings Thursday night at Riders Field. The Texas Rangers right-hander allowed 3 hits and 5 runs, 4 of them earned, walked 2, and struck out 5 in his second minor league rehab start since ankle surgery. Leiter threw 38 of the 59 for […]
‘On The Radar For Some Time’: Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Added Tarik Biberović
DALLAS — The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Tarik Biberović 56th overall in 2023, but he stayed with Fenerbahçe instead of coming over to the NBA. His draft rights were acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in the six-team trade that also involved Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser. He signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Mavs […]
‘Toughness And Versatility’: Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Extended Naji Marshall
DALLAS — Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks on Aug. 2 that runs through 2029-30. During Friday’s appearance on 1310 The Ticket, general manager Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks studied Marshall’s film before the new front office arrived, then got a closer look at him day to day. “He […]
Mike Schmitz Addresses Klay Thompson Buyout, Says Dallas Mavericks Want ‘Culture Of Competition’
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz went on 1310 The Ticket on Friday minutes after the team announced its buyout agreement with Klay Thompson. Schmitz pointed to the statement Masai Ujiri released earlier in the day and said Thompson has won at the highest level. “Very thankful for everything Klay brought to the […]
Phil Handy Leaves Dallas Mavericks For Philadelphia 76ers, Reunites With LeBron James, Nick Nurse
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are losing assistant coach Phil Handy to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a report from NBA insider Marc J. Spears. The veteran assistant is reportedly reuniting with 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and incoming star LeBron James. Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to become an […]
Klay Thompson To Join Miami Heat After Dallas Mavericks Buyout
DALLAS — The Klay Thompson era is over for the Dallas Mavericks, and a new one is beginning for the veteran sharpshooter. Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after reaching a buyout agreement with Dallas. He can join Miami once he clears waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. The Mavericks announced […]
Dallas Mavericks And Klay Thompson Reach Buyout Agreement
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson reached a buyout agreement Friday. The team did not disclose the financial terms. Thompson was owed $17.5 million this coming season, the final year of his contract. He is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. Thompson wanted […]
Olympiacos Targets Dallas Mavericks Guard John Poulakidas As NBA Remains Priority
DALLAS — Olympiacos wants John Poulakidas. Eurohoops reported Thursday that the reigning EuroLeague champion has made the Dallas Mavericks guard a transfer target. Panathinaikos AKTOR could enter the race behind it. Poulakidas plans to stay in the NBA at least one more season before he considers Europe. Three Olympiacos officials went to Las Vegas in […]
‘Fight Like Their Lives Depend On It’: Dak Prescott Details What He Wants From Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line
OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott will not tell the Dallas Cowboys who should back up the interior of their offensive line. He said Thursday he is watching for something other than technique. Prescott was asked how the competition is shaping up with two preseason games left. “Trust the people that make those decisions, ultimately at […]
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