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Texas Longhorns’ Trevor Goosby Has Bone Bruise, Return Timeline Remains Unclear
AUSTIN — Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Trevor Goosby has a bone bruise in his left knee, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday, and a timetable for his return remains unsettled. Goosby was hurt during Monday’s practice in Austin. The injury was non-contact, and he underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning. ESPN said the diagnosis ruled out […]
‘A Difference Maker’: Corey Seager Draws Praise After 2-Hit Texas Rangers Return Against Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager doubled, scored a run, and dove headfirst into second base Tuesday night in his first game back from a scheduled day off. The Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 at Globe Life Field. Seager went 2-for-4. The double was his ninth of the season. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker kept […]
Jacob deGrom Pushed Back As Kumar Rocker Starts For Texas Rangers Against Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker will start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals in the spot that would have been Jacob deGrom‘s normal turn. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom has a chance to start Thursday’s series finale. Texas was idle Monday, which pushed deGrom’s turn to Wednesday. He threw a bullpen session Tuesday at […]
‘Every At-Bat Matters’: Justin Foscue Ends Home Run Drought As Texas Rangers Push For Playoffs
ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue had not hit a home run since July 9. He ended that Tuesday night with a 400-foot solo shot over the left field wall in the second inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 at Globe Life Field. The home run came off left-hander Jackson Kent with […]
‘He’s Been Phenomenal’: Corey Seager Praises Cal Quantrill After Texas Rangers’ Rotation Shuffle
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill has moved between the Texas Rangers bullpen and rotation four times since April. On Tuesday, in his second start since the latest move, he threw 7 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field. Quantrill gave up 4 hits, walked none, and struck out 5 in a 5-0 […]
‘It All Kind Of Came Together’: Cal Quantrill Leads Texas Rangers Past Washington Nationals 5-0
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill threw 7 scoreless innings Tuesday night in his second start since returning to the Texas Rangers rotation. Texas beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 at Globe Life Field to open a three-game series. Quantrill gave up 4 hits, walked none, and struck out 5. He threw 91 pitches, 61 of them […]
‘This Is A Sign’: Von Miller Explains Why He Chose Dallas Cowboys After Passing On Seattle
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night for one year, $5.5 million, and a maximum value of $7.5 million. A year earlier he had picked Washington over Seattle. The Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Miller had two contract offers in free agency last year. He took the Commanders and […]
‘Same Goal’: Von Miller Already Had Cowboys Pass-Rush Ties Before Signing With Dallas
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller was still a free agent when four Dallas Cowboys defenders showed up at his Sack Summit in July. He signed with the Cowboys on Sunday night, five weeks later, and he already knew most of the front he joined. Miller founded the event in 2017 and called it the Von […]
Von Miller Offers Dallas Cowboys Teammate A Lifetime Supply Of Chicken For No. 40
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller has practiced in No. 40 since joining the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. Hunter Luepke owns that number. The Cowboys fullback has had it since 2023. Neither player has given it up. Miller wore 58 across 11 seasons in Denver, 40 for three years in Buffalo, and 24 last season in […]
Dallas Cowboys’ Hunter Luepke Exits With Shoulder Issue As Jaishawn Barham Returns
OXNARD, Calif. — Hunter Luepke left Tuesday’s joint practice against the New Orleans Saints before it ended. Jaishawn Barham spent the same afternoon working his way back into one. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer gave the reason for the Luepke exit afterward, and it was not the shoulder-to-shoulder stuff that ran through the practice. “No, shoulder,” […]
‘Finding Our Rhythm’: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Show Red-Zone Progress Against New Orleans Saints
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys offense is at the point in camp where the timing usually lags behind the defense. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that the passing game is catching up. Dak Prescott threw an interception early in team drills against the New Orleans Saints. Everything after that went the other way. […]
‘Absolute Stud’: Quinnen Williams Keeps Showing Why Dallas Cowboys Made Long-Term Bet
OXNARD, Calif. — Quinnen Williams came over to find Brian Schottenheimer when Tuesday’s joint practice against the New Orleans Saints ended. The two of them talked for a few minutes. The Dallas Cowboys coach kept a hand over his mouth the whole time. Schottenheimer spent the afternoon pulling players apart. He said later that Dallas got […]
‘Needs To Be Better’: Dallas Cowboys Shuffle Tackles As Terence Steele Draws Scrutiny
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys are still shuffling tackles this late in camp. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Nate Thomas is working at right tackle and rookie Drew Shelton at left tackle. Terence Steele has to clean up a stretch of practices where he has been getting beaten around the edge. Tyler Guyton […]
‘Gonna Battle’: Caleb Downs Holds His Own Against Chris Olave In Cowboys-Saints Practice
OXNARD, Calif. — Caleb Downs drew Chris Olave for stretches of Tuesday’s joint practice. Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the rookie stayed in tight coverage on those reps. Olave beat him for one catch. Olave signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Saints on July 30. He caught 100 passes for 1,163 yards and […]
‘Go Grab A Teammate’: Dallas Cowboys Detail Their Brotherhood Rule When Fights Break Out
OXNARD, Calif. — Fights kept breaking out during Tuesday’s joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. Jalen Thompson and Cobie Durant both said afterward that they spent those moments pulling teammates out. Tuesday was the last open practice of camp in Oxnard, and the second joint session after Dallas traveled to […]
‘Can’t Hurt The Football Team’: Dallas Cowboys Address Donovan Ezeiruaku After Second Practice Ejection
OXNARD, Calif. — Donovan Ezeiruaku has another conversation with Brian Schottenheimer coming. Ezeiruaku was thrown out of Tuesday’s joint practice against the New Orleans Saints for throwing a punch, the second time this month that a punch has cost him a practice. The Dallas Cowboys and the Saints came close to having the session called […]
‘It’s Got To Get Better’: Cowboys-Saints Joint Practice Nearly Called Off After Fights
OXNARD, Calif. — Tuesday’s joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints came close to being called off. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and Saints coach Kellen Moore agreed on the field that another incident or two would end the session early. Donovan Ezeiruaku was thrown out for throwing a punch. It was […]
Texas Rangers Have Discussed A Bullpen Return For Jack Leiter As Rotation Thins
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have had some internal discussion about bringing Jack Leiter back as a reliever, according to The Dallas Morning News. That would allow for a shorter rehab. The bigger need is in the rotation. Nathan Eovaldi is on the 15-day injured list with right posterior elbow inflammation, and Jacob deGrom‘s […]
‘Felt Great’: Josh Jung Resumes Jogging After Walking Boot As Texas Rangers Await Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung resumed jogging after 10 days off, during which he wore a walking boot, according to The Dallas Morning News. Jung has also fielded ground balls and continued a hitting progression. He has not given a return date. Jung said jogging “felt great” compared to before. He […]
‘It Hasn’t Worked Out’: Troy Aikman Questions Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys GM Structure
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has been the general manager of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. Nobody else has held the title in the 37 years since. Troy Aikman was the first overall pick of the draft Jones ran that spring. Three Super Bowl titles followed over the next seven seasons. The last of them came […]
‘It Hasn’t Worked Out’: Troy Aikman Questions Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys GM Structure
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has been the general manager of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. Nobody else has held the title in the 37 years since. Troy Aikman was the first overall pick of the draft Jones ran that spring. Three Super Bowl titles followed over the next seven seasons. The last of them came […]
‘It Went Well’: Jacob deGrom Takes Next Step As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Against Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session Tuesday. The Texas Rangers will give him at least one more extra day of rest before deciding whether he makes his next start, according to The Dallas Morning News. Texas had not settled on a starter for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, manager Skip Schumaker […]
‘A Dream Within A Dream’: Von Miller Explains Why He Came Home To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Shortly after officially signing with the Dallas Cowboys, veteran linebacker Von Miller spoke to reporters about his decision to come home at his introductory press conference Tuesday. The one-year deal earns Miller a base salary of $5.5 million, which could balloon to $7.5 million with incentives. “It’s really cool,” Miller said of […]
‘This Group Should Be Significantly Better’: Dallas Mavericks Predicted To Have Better Record With Kyrie Irving’s Return
The Dallas Mavericks have been predicted to have a “better” record next season than last season by NBA analyst Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. Dallas went just 26-56 last season. Kyrie Irving didn’t play, as he was recovering from his left ACL tear, and Anthony Davis appeared in only 20 games before getting traded to […]
‘I Can Still Play Football’: Von Miller Details What He Can Bring To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The deal is worth $5.5 million and carries a maximum value of $7.5 million. Miller met with reporters Tuesday for the first time since the agreement. Miller is 37 and entering his 15th NFL season. Sacks have never […]
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